Texas whitewater - Tonkawa Creek, McLennan County

McLennan county, Tonkawa Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     0.1 miles
  This section of Tonkawa Creek in McLennan County is 0.1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. The starting point is not too far from Waco, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Tonkawa Falls stretch is the only paddling stretch along Tonkawa Creek. The nature scenery of Texas and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill
    up quick. The campgrounds here at Tonkawa Creek are pretty good. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Texas is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This is a very short section so no need to
bring snacks. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other spots.

Briefly about the general area:
Tonkawa Creek is a good site of typical precipitation; through the month of May you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is December.
High temperatures at Tonkawa Creek all through the days of summer are in the 90's, and all through summer nights
 
temperatures are in the 70's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Tonkawa Creek are in the 30's.

Tonkawa Creek, Tonkawa Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 0.1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 31.53694
Longitude: -97.43056

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 31.53611
Longitude: -97.43028

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Current weather conditions at Tonkawa Creek, Texas
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Local climate location: WHITNEY DAM 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

La Quinta Inn and Suites Woodway, Woodway
16 miles away
Conveniently located near State Highway 6 and Loop 340, the La Quinta Inn & Suites Woodway is just outside of Waco, TX, your half-way stop between Dallas and Austin and the perfect place to relax. We...

Super 8 Waco/Mall area TX, Waco
17 miles away
Welcome to the Super 8 at Waco Mall. Conveniently located on Hwy 84, 1 block West of Richland Mall. Heart O' Texas Coliseum and Lake Waco are just minutes away. Our exterior corridor hotel offers a...

Fairfield Inn By Marriott Waco/Woodway, Woodway
17 miles away
Get FREE high-speed Internet access at this Fairfield Inn

Every day's a great day at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott Waco South. Located on Hwy 6 and 84 across from the Richland Mall. We ar...




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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Waco, Texas, the metro area neareast to Tonkawa Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tonkawa Creek.
 Whitewater Near Tonkawa Creek:
Middle Bosque River, McLennan County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Crawford to FM 3047)
Hog Creek, McLennan County , 4 miles away, Class II - 13 miles long (Patton Church to Speegleville Road)
Childress Creek, Bosque McLennan County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Cayote to FM 2490)
Meridian Creek, Bosque County , 22 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Bosque Cty Road 347 to SH 6)
Steele Creek, Bosque County , 29 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Morgan to FM 56)
 Hotels Near Tonkawa Creek:
La Quinta Inn and Suites Woodway, Woodway , 16 miles away
Super 8 Waco/Mall area TX, Waco , 17 miles away
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Waco/Woodway, Woodway , 17 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Woodway (Waco), Tx, Woodway , 17 miles away
Travelodge Waco, Waco , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tonkawa Creek:
Towkaw Falls RV Park, Crawford, 4 miles away
Quail Crossing RV Park, Woodway, 9 miles away
Waco Leisure Properties, Waco, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Tonkawa Creek:
Mother Neff State Park Trail, Coryell County , 13 miles away
Cameron Park Hike and Bike Trail, McLennan County , 19 miles away

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