Texas whitewater, Barton Creek Travis county, Loop 360 to Zilker Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     4 miles   The lower part of Barton Creek can be dangerous when water is high enough, but not because of the rockiness of the streambed. It's because the course is heavily overgrown with brush and trees. The creek is dry or nearly dry most of the time and that allows vegetation to grow profusely. When the flow is strong you can easily get tangle in the brush if you don't know what you're doing. Says Keith Barton Creek is a favorite among Austin     locals whether it is flowing high or low because it is a great getaway right in the heart of Austin. This technical creek drains the northern side of Hwy 290, and ends in downtown Austin, but you would never know it while you are down in the creek. It has all of the charms of the Hill Country conveniently located close to work, school, and home for Austinites, and people travel from all over the state to catch this creek flowing. It has some quality playspots whether you are a paddler or just a swimmer. Says Ben (see picture) The Loop 360 to Zilker Park section of Barton Creek in Texas is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to   be a class III section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. The campgrounds here at Barton Creek are pretty good. The put-in is not too far from Austin-Round Rock, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Barton Creek, Loop 360 to Zilker Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Pictures of Barton Creek Bigger Picture Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Barton Creek.   Whitewater Near Barton Creek: Barton Creek, Travis County, 1 miles away       Class III - 4 miles long (Loop 360 to Zilker Park) Colorado River, Travis County, 2 miles away       Class II - 0.1 miles long (Austin Below Tom Miller Dam) Shoal Creek, Travis County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 2 miles long (W 34 St to W 12 St) Barton Creek, Travis County, 4 miles away       Class III - 5 miles long (Lost Creek to Loop 360) Colorado River, Travis County, 5 miles away       Class II - 0.1 miles long (Austin Below Longhorn Dam) Onion Creek, Travis County, 6 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 5 miles long (Wm Cannon Dr E to R Moya Pk) Bull Creek, Travis County, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Spicewood Sprgs Road to Bull Cr Road) Barton Creek, Travis County, 10 miles away       Class I-II - 12 miles long (SH 71 to Lost Creek) Brushy Creek, Williamson County, 17 miles away       Class II+ - 6 miles long (FM 620 to Forest Cr Golf Club Road) Whitewater Outfitter - Steve's Toobs, Hays County, 24 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Marinas Near Barton Creek: Oyster's Landing Marina, Austin , 2 miles away Lake Austin Marina, Austin , 3 miles away West Lake Beach, Austin , 3 miles away Bluffs Landing Marina, Austin , 4 miles away Sandy Creek Yacht Club & Marina, Austin , 5 miles away   Hotels Near Barton Creek: Holiday Inn Express & Suites AUSTIN SW - SUNSET VALLEY, Sunset Valley , 2 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Austin Southwest At Mopac, Austin , 2 miles away South Congress Hotel, Austin , 3 miles away Austin Motel, Austin , 3 miles away Hyatt Regency Austin, Austin , 3 miles away   Campgrounds Near Barton Creek: Pecan Grove RV Park, Austin, 2 miles away Oaks Rv Park, Austin, 2 miles away Austin Lonestar RV Resort, Austin, 4 miles away   Trails Near Barton Creek: Bee Creek Trail, Travis , 2 miles away Lake Trail, Travis , 4 miles away Ridge Trail, Travis , 4 miles away Boggy Creek Greenbelt Trail, Travis , 5 miles away Roy Guerrero Colorado River Park Trail, Travis , 5 miles away   Public Lands Near Barton Creek: McKinney Falls State Park, Texas , 5 miles away Lockhart State Park, Texas , 24 miles away Pedernales Falls State Park, Texas , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Barton Creek: Golf Club, Austin , 1 miles away Golf Links, Austin , 1 miles away Austin Golf Courses, Austin , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Barton Creek Lake Austin, Travis , 2 miles away Elm Waterhole, Travis , 7 miles away Lake Travis, Travis , 12 miles away