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Texas whitewater, White River
Crosby
county,
Crosbyton to White River Res section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 18 miles
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The scenic beauty of Crosby County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Texas you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Lubbock, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch of White River |
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in Texas is 18 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river
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don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.
Briefly about the general area: Collett Springs is an inspiring spot to have a look at while here; if you're going to from Crosbyton, you won't be
the only one. Not much rain falls here at White River. Most of the rain falls through June while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. High temperatures at White River during the summer are in the
90's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 50's while the cold winter nights at White River are in the 20's.
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White River, Crosbyton to White River Res road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
 Detailed Map
Stats
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Weather
 Local weather forecast
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| These outdoors activities are available near White River. |
| | Hotels Near White River:
Best Western Post Inn, Post
, 28 miles away |
Knights Inn Slaton, Slaton
, 36 miles away |
Americas Best Value Inn Lubbock East, Lubbock
, 49 miles away |
Super 8 Lubbock TX, Lubbock
, 49 miles away |
Microtel Inn And Suites By Wyndham Lubbock, Lubbock
, 49 miles away |
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