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Texas whitewater, San Marcos River
Hays Caldwell Guadalupe
county,
San Marcos to Martindale section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 11.5 miles
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Don't miss the new whitewater park here on the San Marcos River, because it is always flowing at a clear 72 degrees from the giant San Marcos Springs. There is over 30ft of drop in the pristine top section of the San Marcos River (before the confluence with the Blanco River). So schedule a trip to San Marvelous as soon as you can. Says Ben Kvanli
The put-in is not too far from Austin-Round Rock, there's a road map further down the page |
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with more info on that. This section of San Marcos River is 11.5 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and
| | pack your camp stove. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The natural beauty of Texas and the water flowing gracefully down San Marcos River have people coming here. The average Texas whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so | |
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if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the San Marcos to Martindale section is one of them. No need to look hard for hotels,
but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area:
Good hiking is available along the Lockhart State Park Trail, and Lockhart State Park is a wonderful spot.
At San Marcos River you always meet someone from Maxwell, and don't leave San Marcos River without first going for a hike along the Prospect Park Trail.
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San Marcos River, San Marcos to Martindale road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
Detailed Map
Stats
Stats for this river stretch
Weather
Local weather forecast
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| These outdoors activities are available near San Marcos River. |
| | Hotels Near San Marcos River:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin San Marcos, San Marcos
, 3 miles away |
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Quality Inn University Near Downtown, San Marcos
, 3 miles away |
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Howard Johnson San Marcos, San Marcos
, 3 miles away |
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Days Inn - San Marcos, San Marcos
, 3 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn San Marcos, San Marcos
, 3 miles away |
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| | Trails Near San Marcos River:
Prospect Park Trail, Hays
, 5 miles away |
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Lockhart State Park Trail, Caldwell
, 13 miles away |
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Mary Moore Searight Park Trail, Travis
, 19 miles away |
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| | Golf Courses Near San Marcos River:
Quail Creek Country Club, San Marcos
, 2 miles away |
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Texas State-San Marcos, San Marcos
, 4 miles away |
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Plum Creek Golf Course, Kyle
, 10 miles away |
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| | Lakes Near San Marcos River
Lake Dunlap, Guadalupe
, 17 miles away |
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Elm Waterhole, Travis
, 19 miles away |
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Lake McQueeney, Guadalupe
, 19 miles away |
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US Whitewater > Texas > San Marcos River
Mc Queeney Marina Terminal, Seguin
, 18 miles away
Lockhart State Park, Texas
, 13 miles away
