Texas whitewater, Colorado River Burnet county, Lake Buchanan Dam to SH 29 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Texas tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. This section of Colorado River in Burnet County is 1 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve     in advance because these hotels fill up quick. 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. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The nature scenery of Burnet County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. This is a very short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors   will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Good hiking is available along the Inks Lake State Park Trail; Inks Lake State Park is a tremendous site to visit. There are plenty of folks from Buchanan Dam here at Colorado River. Longhorn Cavern State Park is a tremendous place; hiking is a popular thing to do around Colorado River; Longhorn Cavern State Park Trail is a glorious local trail. All through the warm months at Colorado River temperatures are usually in the 90's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 70's. Highs all through the wintertime are frequently in the 50's with temperatures at Colorado River dipping down into the 30's through winter nights. Colorado River, Lake Buchanan Dam to SH 29 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: Colorado River, Burnet County, 1 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (Lake Buchanan Dam to SH 29) Sandy Creek, Llano County, 15 miles away       Class II+ - 4 miles long (Llano CR 310 to SH 71) Llano River, Llano County, 19 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 19 miles long (Llano to FM 3404) Cherokee Creek, San Saba County, 20 miles away       Class III-IV - 9 miles long (FM 501 to Colorado Bend SRA Road) Colorado River, Lampasas San Saba County, 22 miles away       Class I-II - 16 miles long (Bend to Colorado Bend State Rec Area) Cow Creek, Burnet Travis County, 24 miles away       Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (FM 1174 to FM 1431) Sixmile Creek, Llano County, 26 miles away       Class III - 5 miles long (FM 2323 to FM 152) Pedernales River, Blanco County, 27 miles away       Class II-IV(V+) - 17 miles long (Johnson City to Pedernales Falls SP) Pedernales River, Blanco Hays County, 29 miles away       Class I-II - 14 miles long (Pedernales Falls SP to Hammett's Cross) Bear Creek, Williamson County, 29 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Cty Road 274 to North Fork San Gabriel River)   Marinas Near Colorado River: LBJ Yacht Club & Marina, Horseshoe Bay , 13 miles away Riverbend Marina & Storage, Horseshoe Bay , 13 miles away   Hotels Near Colorado River: Best Western Post Oak Inn, Burnet , 12 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Burnet, Burnet , 12 miles away Horseshoe Bay Resort, Horseshoe Bay , 13 miles away Horseshoe Bay Resort, Horseshoe Bay , 13 miles away Best Western Marble Falls Inn, Marble Falls , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Colorado River: Big Chief RV Resort, Marble Falls, 1 miles away Heart Of Texas Lake Resort, Burnet, 2 miles away Edgewater-cottages and RV Park, Buchanan Dam, 3 miles away   Trails Near Colorado River: Inks Lake State Park Trail, Burnet , 3 miles away Longhorn Cavern State Park Trail, Burnet , 6 miles away Cedar Point Recreation Area Trail, Llano , 8 miles away Canyon of the Eagles Trail, Burnet , 9 miles away Colorado Bend State Park Trail, San Saba , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Colorado River: Inks Lake State Park, Texas , 3 miles away Longhorn Cavern State Park, Texas , 4 miles away Colorado Bend State Park, Texas , 21 miles away   Golf Courses Near Colorado River: Ink's Lake Golf Course, Buchanan Dam , 0 miles away Legends Golf Course, Kingsland , 4 miles away Packsaddle Country Club, Kingsland , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Colorado River Buchanan Lake, Llano , 1 miles away Inks Lake, Burnet , 2 miles away Lake Lyndon B Johnson, Burnet , 13 miles away