Texas whitewater, Colorado River Travis county, Austin Below Longhorn Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     0.1 miles   The wonderful Travis County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. If you're coming from Austin-Round Rock it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch of Colorado River in Travis County is 0.1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or     both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. There are some good hotels near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Texas is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This section is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. Briefly about the general area: If the weather is delightful here at Colorado River, you can go for a hike along   the Roy Guerrero Colorado River Park Trail. When you're here at Colorado River it's always fun to have a look at McKinney Falls State Park; Oak Spring is an inspiring location to visit during your stay. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. On a great day at Colorado River you can take a hike along the Boggy Creek Greenbelt Trail, and Colorado River is not far at all from Austin-Round Rock. The annual precipitation here at Colorado River is about average. For the duration of May this area sees the most rain; January is when it's the driest. For the duration of the summer months here at Colorado River, high temperatures frequently reach the 90's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 70's. Colorado River, Austin Below Longhorn Dam 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 Colorado River.   Whitewater Near Colorado River: Shoal Creek, Travis County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 2 miles long (W 34 St to W 12 St) Onion Creek, Travis County, 5 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 5 miles long (Wm Cannon Dr E to R Moya Pk) Colorado River, Travis County, 5 miles away       Class II - 0.1 miles long (Austin Below Tom Miller Dam) Barton Creek, Travis County, 6 miles away       Class III - 4 miles long (Loop 360 to Zilker Park) Barton Creek, Travis County, 9 miles away       Class III - 5 miles long (Lost Creek to Loop 360) Bull Creek, Travis County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Spicewood Sprgs Road to Bull Cr Road) Barton Creek, Travis County, 15 miles away       Class I-II - 12 miles long (SH 71 to Lost Creek) Brushy Creek, Williamson County, 16 miles away       Class II+ - 6 miles long (FM 620 to Forest Cr Golf Club Road) San Gabriel River, Williamson County, 24 miles away       Class II+ - 10 miles long (Georgetown City Pk to Jonah) San Gabriel River - North Fork, Williamson County, 25 miles away       Class II - 4 miles long (L. Georgetown to Georgetown)   Marinas Near Colorado River: Oyster's Landing Marina, Austin , 6 miles away West Lake Beach, Austin , 6 miles away Lake Austin Marina, Austin , 6 miles away Reyes Marina, Austin , 8 miles away Sandy Creek Yacht Club & Marina, Austin , 9 miles away   Hotels Near Colorado River: Holiday Inn AUSTIN-TOWN LAKE, Austin , 2 miles away Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown-Convention Center TX, Austin , 2 miles away Super 8 Austin Downtown/Capitol Area, Austin , 2 miles away Sheraton Austin Hotel At The Capitol, Austin , 2 miles away Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt, Austin , 2 miles away   Campgrounds Near Colorado River: Bel-aire Mobile Home Park, Austin, 1 miles away Royal Palms Mobile Home and RV Community, Austin, 2 miles away Tejas Mobile Plaza, Austin, 3 miles away   Trails Near Colorado River: Roy Guerrero Colorado River Park Trail, Travis , 0 miles away Boggy Creek Greenbelt Trail, Travis , 1 miles away Homestead Trail, Travis , 4 miles away Lower Falls Trail, Travis , 4 miles away Rock Shelter Trail, Travis , 4 miles away   Public Lands Near Colorado River: McKinney Falls State Park, Texas , 3 miles away Lockhart State Park, Texas , 23 miles away Bastrop State Park, Texas , 32 miles away   Golf Courses Near Colorado River: Riverside Golf Course, Austin , 1 miles away Morris-Williams Golf Course, Austin , 3 miles away Roy Kizer Golf Course, Austin , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Colorado River Lake Austin, Travis , 6 miles away Elm Waterhole, Travis , 11 miles away Lake Travis, Travis , 16 miles away