Texas whitewater, Meridian Creek Bosque county, Bosque Cty Road 347 to SH 6 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     8 miles   This stretch of river is located on private property and cannot be legally accessed without permission from local landowners. Please be advised that accessing this river without permission constitutes a crime and will result in prosecution, conviction, and the legal consequences thereof. Says Editor The Bosque Cty Road 347 to SH 6 stretch of Meridian Creek in Texas is 8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section.     Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Texas are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. The wonderful Bosque County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The Bosque Cty Road 347 to SH 6 stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The campgrounds here at Meridian Creek are pretty good. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in   advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Granbury, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. Briefly about the general area: Here at Meridian Creek there are plenty of people from Meridian, and don't leave Meridian Creek without first going for a hike along the Meridian State Park Trail. A spree to Meridian State Park invigorates the spirit, and there's great hiking along the Bosque Trail. Meridian Creek, Bosque Cty Road 347 to SH 6 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 Meridian Creek.   Whitewater Near Meridian Creek: Meridian Creek, Bosque County, 3 miles away       Class II - 8 miles long (Bosque Cty Road 347 to SH 6) Steele Creek, Bosque County, 12 miles away       Class II+ - 10 miles long (Morgan to FM 56) Childress Creek, Bosque McLennan County, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 17 miles long (Cayote to FM 2490) Hog Creek, McLennan County, 18 miles away       Class II - 13 miles long (Patton Church to Speegleville Road) Middle Bosque River, McLennan County, 21 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (Crawford to FM 3047) Tonkawa Creek, McLennan County, 22 miles away       Class III - 0.1 miles long (Tonkawa Falls) North Bosque River, Hamilton Bosque County, 28 miles away       Class I-II - 14 miles long (Hico to Iredell) Nolan River, Hill County, 29 miles away       Class II - 6 miles long (SH 174 to Adair Spring Park) Paluxy River, Summervell County, 29 miles away       Class II-III - 10 miles long (Somervell CR 1008 to Glen Rose Park)   Hotels Near Meridian Creek: White Bluff Resort, Whitney , 22 miles away Rodeway Inn Gatesville, Gatesville , 22 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites GATESVILLE - N. FT HOOD, Gatesville , 23 miles away Arrowhead Resort, Whitney , 25 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Glen Rose, Glen Rose , 26 miles away   Campgrounds Near Meridian Creek: Meridian State Park - Shinnery Ridge East, Meridian, 6 miles away Meridian State Park - Crosstimbers, Meridian, 6 miles away Meridian State Park - Shinnery Ridge West, Meridian, 6 miles away   Trails Near Meridian Creek: Meridian State Park Trail, Bosque , 6 miles away Bosque Trail, Bosque , 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Meridian Creek: Meridian State Park, Texas , 7 miles away Lake Whitney State Park, Texas , 21 miles away Cleburne State Park, Texas , 29 miles away   Golf Courses Near Meridian Creek: Bosque Valley Golf Club, Meridian , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Meridian Creek Lake Whitney, Hill , 20 miles away