Texas whitewater, Hondo Creek Medina county, 2nd FM 462 crossing to Kings Water Hole section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     12 miles   Hondo Creek from the 2nd FM 462 crossing south has no running water except during flash floods.  Water flows mainly underground.  There is some running water much farther north, but very little. Forgot to mention the numrous fences that cross the creek.  The starting location is a reasonable drive from Uvalde, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking     river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. The natural beauty of Texas and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. For all you camping people there are campgrounds   nearby. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the 2nd FM 462 crossing to Kings Water Hole section is one of them. The 2nd FM 462 crossing to Kings Water Hole section of Hondo Creek is 12 miles long and is a class II+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Hondo Creek is a place with many visitors from Hondo. Going for a hike on the Hill Country State Natural Area Trail is always a fine adventure. From a rainfall point of view Hondo Creek is a reasonably typical site. May is the wettest month with most rain; December meanwhile is the driest month. Hondo Creek, 2nd FM 462 crossing to Kings Water Hole 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 Hondo Creek.   Whitewater Near Hondo Creek: Hondo Creek, Medina County, 6 miles away       Class II+ - 12 miles long (2nd FM 462 crossing to Kings Water Hole) Verde Creek, Medina County, 12 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (SH 173 crossings N of Hondo) Medina River, Bandera County, 20 miles away       Class II - 27 miles long (Medina to Bandera Falls) Sabinal, Uvalde County, 26 miles away       Class II - 8 miles long (Utopia to FM 187) San Geronimo Creek, Bexar Medina County, 28 miles away       Class -blank- - 10.5 miles long (San Geronimo to Cliff)   Marinas Near Hondo Creek: Joe's Marina, Mico , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Hondo Creek: Regency Inn Hondo, Hondo , 8 miles away Executive Inn Of Hondo, Hondo , 8 miles away Best Western Hondo Inn, Hondo , 8 miles away Hotel Alsace And Spa, Castroville , 21 miles away Hotel Alsace, Castroville , 21 miles away   Campgrounds Near Hondo Creek: Hondo Catfish Lake and RV Park, Hondo, 7 miles away Countryside Mobile Home and RV, Hondo, 8 miles away Hill Country SNA - West Verde Creek Area, Tarpley, 10 miles away   Trails Near Hondo Creek: Hill Country State Natural Area Trail, Bandera , 11 miles away   Public Lands Near Hondo Creek: Kerrville-Schreiner State Park, Texas , 34 miles away Lost Maples State Natural Area, Texas , 35 miles away Garner State Park, Texas , 39 miles away   Golf Courses Near Hondo Creek: Hondo Golf Course, Hondo , 7 miles away Flying L Golf Course, Bandera , 18 miles away Alsatian Golf Course, Castroville , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Hondo Creek Medina Lake, Medina , 18 miles away Thalmann Lake, Bandera , 19 miles away