Texas whitewater, Waxahachie Creek - South Prong Ellis county, Lake Waxahachie Spillway section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV(V)     0.4 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Corsicana, as you can see on the road map further down. The Lake Waxahachie Spillway stretch of Waxahachie Creek - South Prong is 0.4 miles long and is a class III-IV(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other places for that. The Lake Waxahachie Spillway stretch is one of a few paddling stretches     in this river system. The average Texas whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. The natural beauty of Ellis County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The campgrounds here at Waxahachie Creek - South Prong are pretty good. This is an extremely short section so better bring some good walking shoes. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: There are   plenty of folks from Bardwell here at Waxahachie Creek - South Prong. There is a fine hiking trail in the vicinity of Waxahachie Creek - South Prong called the Waxahachie Trail; going for a hike on the Tonkawa Trail is always a good adventure. This river is so good. All through the summertime months highs here at Waxahachie Creek - South Prong reach the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 70's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 50's, and night lows at Waxahachie Creek - South Prong through the wintertime usually fall into the 30's. Waxahachie Creek - South Prong, Lake Waxahachie Spillway 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 Waxahachie Creek - South Prong.   Whitewater Near Waxahachie Creek - South Prong: Waxahachie Creek - South Prong, Ellis County, 0 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 0.4 miles long (Lake Waxahachie Spillway) Ten Mile Creek, Dallas County, 18 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (South Main St to Pleasant Run Road)   Hotels Near Waxahachie Creek - South Prong: La Quinta Inn & Suites Waxahachie, Waxahachie , 5 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites WAXAHACHIE, Waxahachie , 5 miles away Comfort Suites Waxahachie - Dallas, Waxahachie , 5 miles away Best Western Plus Waxahachie Inn & Suites, Waxahachie , 5 miles away Super 8 Waxahachie TX, Waxahachie , 6 miles away   Campgrounds Near Waxahachie Creek - South Prong: Waxahachie Creek, Ennis, 9 miles away High View Park, Ennis, 11 miles away Mott Park, Ennis, 11 miles away   Trails Near Waxahachie Creek - South Prong: Waxahachie Trail, Ellis , 9 miles away Tonkawa Trail, Ellis , 13 miles away Cedar Hill State Park Trail, Dallas , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Waxahachie Creek - South Prong: Cedar Hill State Park, Texas , 22 miles away   Golf Courses Near Waxahachie Creek - South Prong: Red Oak Golf Club, Red Oak , 10 miles away Eagle Rock Golf Club, Ennis , 11 miles away Corsicana Country Club, Corsicana , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Waxahachie Creek - South Prong Lake Waxahachie, Ellis , 1 miles away Bardwell Lake, Ellis , 10 miles away Lake Clark, Ellis , 11 miles away