Texas whitewater, Rio Grande Presidio county, Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     21 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Texas is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers in this state are not as hard as elsewhere. The nature scenery of Texas and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. This stretch of Rio Grande is 21 miles long and it is classified as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you     coming back for more. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas stretch is just one of them. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other spots. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: There's delightful hiking along the Big Bend Ranch State Park Trail, and Canyon   Madera is a glorious location to spend some time. The Closed Canyon Trail offers hiking at its best. Rio Grande gets very little rain. The month of September is the wettest with most of the rain, and March is the month with the least moisture. Through the summer months, highs typically are in the 100's at Rio Grande, and throughout the night it cools down to the 70's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 60's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Rio Grande. Rio Grande, Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas 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 Rio Grande.   Whitewater Near Rio Grande: Rio Grande, Presidio County, 10 miles away       Class II+ - 21 miles long (Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas) Rio Grande, Brewster County, 10 miles away       Class II(IV) - 17 miles long (Lajitas to Terlingua Creek) Rio Grande, Presidio County, 21 miles away       Class II-III - 8 miles long (Redford to Colorado Canyon) Terlingua Creek, Brewster County, 25 miles away       Class II - 16 miles long (FM 170 to Rio Grande) Terlingua Creek, Brewster County, 27 miles away       Class III-IV - 23 miles long (Agua Fria Road to FM 170) Alamito Creek, Presidio County, 28 miles away       Class III-IV - 23 miles long (Casa Piedra to FM 170)   Hotels Near Rio Grande: Lajitas Golf Resort And Spa, Lajitas , 10 miles away   Campgrounds Near Rio Grande: Big Bend Ranch State Park - Sauceda, Redford, 0 miles away Big Bend Ranch State Park - Madera Canyon, Redford, 0 miles away Big Bend Ranch State Park - Grassy Banks, Terlingua, 2 miles away   Trails Near Rio Grande: Big Bend Ranch State Park Trail, Presidio , 2 miles away Closed Canyon Trail, Presidio , 7 miles away Rancherias Canyon Trail, Presidio , 9 miles away Agua Fria Trail, Brewster , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Rio Grande: Big Bend National Park, Big Bend National Park - TX , 51 miles away Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River, Big Bend National Park - TX , 51 miles away Big Bend Ranch State Park, Texas , 35 miles away