Texas whitewater, Blanco River Hays county, Wimberley to Kyle section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     20 miles   I would like information from anyone who has paddled this section of the Blanco. Email to ash_barbara20@hotmail.com Says Barbara Ash The wonderful Texas scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The put-in location is a short drive from Austin-Round Rock, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Wimberley to Kyle stretch of Blanco River in Hays County is 20     miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations   in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: Lots of folks from San Marcos come to Blanco River, and on a good day you can take a hike along the Prospect Park Trail. There is a delightful hiking trail close to Blanco River called the Guadalupe Park Trail. High temperatures at Blanco River through the summertime months are in the 90's with night lows in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 50's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Blanco River. The amount of rainfall that falls at Blanco River is close to the national average. Most of the rain falls during May; January is the month with the least moisture. Blanco River, Wimberley to Kyle road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Blanco River.   Whitewater Near Blanco River: Blanco River, Hays County, 6 miles away       Class II-III - 20 miles long (Wimberley to Kyle) San Marcos River, Hays/ Caldwell/ Guadalupe County, 7 miles away       Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (San Marcos to Martindale) Whitewater Outfitter - Steve's Toobs, Hays County, 8 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Hideout ON the Horseshoe, Comal County, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - River Sports Tubes, Comal County, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Shanty Tube Rentals, Comal County, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - ROX Tubes, Comal County, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Abbott's 306 River Outfitters, Comal County, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Original Tube Haus, Comal County, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Guadalupe Best RV Park, Comal County, 14 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Marinas Near Blanco River: Sandy Creek Yacht Club & Marina, Austin , 18 miles away Bluffs Landing Marina, Austin , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Blanco River: Red Roof Inn San Marcos, San Marcos , 5 miles away Econo Lodge San Marcos, San Marcos , 7 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Marcos, TX, San Marcos , 7 miles away Wingate By Wyndham San Marcos, San Marcos , 7 miles away Super 8 San Marcos, San Marcos , 7 miles away   Campgrounds Near Blanco River: Hunters Chase Farms, Wimberley, 6 miles away United Campgrounds-san Marcos, San Marcos, 7 miles away Blue Hole Recreation, Wimberley, 8 miles away   Trails Near Blanco River: Prospect Park Trail, Hays , 6 miles away Guadalupe Park Trail, Comal , 15 miles away Rim Rock Trail, Travis , 15 miles away Old Hancock Trail, Comal , 16 miles away Circle C Slaughter Creek Trail, Travis , 16 miles away   Public Lands Near Blanco River: Lockhart State Park, Texas , 22 miles away McKinney Falls State Park, Texas , 24 miles away Pedernales Falls State Park, Texas , 28 miles away   Golf Courses Near Blanco River: Texas State-San Marcos, San Marcos , 6 miles away Quail Creek Country Club, San Marcos , 9 miles away Quicksand @ Woodcreek Golf Course, Wimberley , 9 miles away   Lakes Near Blanco River Canyon Lake, Comal , 15 miles away Elm Waterhole, Travis , 16 miles away Lake Dunlap, Guadalupe , 19 miles away