Texas whitewater, Salado Creek Bell county, FM 2843 to Salado section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     5 miles   The section described here (FM 2843) is not doable.  There are now fences across this section of the creek that you will be unable to portage.  The only section of Salado Creek that can be paddled begins in downtown Salado and ends at Armstrong Road.  There are multiple dams and low water crossings as well as some very shallow spots.  During normal flow you will have to drag about 50% of the time.  Also, some landowners do not understand the     navigable waterways laws. Says Jeff Warren So, after reading the above review, the wife and I decided to give this river a shot (we live close by anyway). We have had tons of rain this year, and the water was moving at a pretty good clip. However, the creek bed is wide, making the water shallow. We spent at least 50% of the trip walking. There are a few deep pools, but they are few and far between. Also, not mentioned above, we crossed 4 dams. 2 were easy, 2 were not. Some of the scenery was very nice, but personally, I think it wasn't nice enough to risk twisting an ankle. If you do decide to go, give yourself an minimum of 5 hours to complete the   trip. Says Jason E The starting location is a short drive from Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. This stretch of Salado Creek in Bell County is 5 miles long and has been rated as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Salado Creek, FM 2843 to Salado 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 Salado Creek.   Whitewater Near Salado Creek: Salado Creek, Bell County, 2 miles away       Class II+ - 5 miles long (FM 2843 to Salado) Berry Creek, Williamson County, 17 miles away       Class II - 8 miles long (Shell Road to Weir) San Gabriel River, Williamson County, 19 miles away       Class II+ - 10 miles long (Georgetown City Pk to Jonah) San Gabriel River - North Fork, Williamson County, 19 miles away       Class II - 4 miles long (L. Georgetown to Georgetown) Brushy Creek, Williamson County, 26 miles away       Class II+ - 6 miles long (FM 620 to Forest Cr Golf Club Road) San Gabriel River - North Fork, Williamson County, 27 miles away       Class II-III - 8 miles long (CR 200 to US 183) Rocky Creek, Burnet County, 29 miles away       Class II - 7.5 miles long (US 183 to Oakalla) San Gabriel River - South Fork, Williamson County, 30 miles away       Class II - 18 miles long (Liberty Hill to Georgetown)   Marinas Near Salado Creek: Frank's Marina, Belton , 11 miles away   Hotels Near Salado Creek: The Inn At Salado, Salado , 2 miles away Holiday Inn Express SALADO-BELTON, Salado , 3 miles away Days Inn Salado, Salado , 3 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Belton -Temple South, Belton , 8 miles away Budget Host Inn Belton, Belton , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Salado Creek: Union Grove - Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir, -blank-, 5 miles away Dana Peak, Nolanville, 6 miles away Belton / Temple / Killeen KOA, Belton, 8 miles away   Trails Near Salado Creek: Chalk Ridge Falls Park Trail, Bell , 5 miles away Dana Peak Park Trail, Bell , 6 miles away Miller Springs Nature Center Trail, Bell , 12 miles away Good Water Trail, Williamson , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Salado Creek: Mother Neff State Park, Texas , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Salado Creek: Mill Creek Golf Club, Salado , 4 miles away Clarksville Country Club, Clarksville , 7 miles away Leon Valley Golf Course, Belton , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Salado Creek Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Bell , 6 miles away Belton Lake, Bell , 12 miles away Engineer Lake, Bell , 15 miles away