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Brazos RiverBrazos River Milam County Area 1 to Area 2
Short TPWD leased-access Brazos River float near Calvert from Brazos River Milam County Area 1 at FM 979 to Area 2 near County Road 259. TPWD publishes the active lease, endpoint coordinates, 5-mile downstream route, daylight access rules, muddy-site closure caveat, and prearranged gate-code and shuttle requirements.
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Access rules, camping and seasonal notes.
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Access and shuttle
Launch at Brazos River Milam County Area 1 and take out at Area 2 for TPWD's 5-mile leased-access Brazos float downstream of FM 979. Use the Highbank gauge with BRA's conservative Brazos flow chart, then confirm access, weather, site mud, and private-bank limits before leaving a shuttle.
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Put-in
Brazos River Milam County Area 1TPWD publishes Area 1 and Area 2 coordinates as leased-access anchors. Final water entry and exit should follow current signs, BRMC instructions, and safe bank conditions rather than projected mid-channel points.
Take-out
Brazos River Milam County Area 2Area 1 is the TPWD-named put-in at 10794 FM 979 near Cameron; Area 2 is the TPWD-named take-out at 5988 County Road 259 near Cameron.
Road shuttle
Stage Area 2 first only after contacting BRMC for gate codes, site conditions, and any shuttle-service details, then return to Area 1 at FM 979. TPWD says the Area 2 river access is about one mile from the designated parking area through Brazos River bottomland forest, so scout the finish path before committing.
Additional access notes
- TPWD requires prearrival contact for gate codes and site conditions. The access areas can temporarily close when wet or muddy from rain or flooding.
- Area 2's river access is about one mile from the parking area through bottomland forest. Prearrange any shuttle support and inspect the route out before paddling.
- USGS 08098290 was below BRA's 200 cfs paddling floor during implementation. At similar levels, expect shallow bars, more paddling, dragging, and a no-go rating until flows recover.
More route and safety guidance
- TPWD says the Area 2 river access is about one mile from the designated parking area through Brazos River bottomland forest, so verify the take-out path before leaving a vehicle.
- BRA warns that rain, upstream weather, and reservoir releases can change Brazos River flow quickly; do not launch when the gauge is rising toward hazardous bands.
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Brazos Rv nr Highbank, TX. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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| Gauge site | Brazos Rv nr Highbank, TX |
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| Preferred range | 501 cfs to 1,200 cfs |
| Low threshold | 200 cfs |
| High threshold | 5,000 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | Brazos River Authority paddling-flow chart |
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NotesPublished evidence and verification notes
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- Official route shapeBRMC1 to BRMC2, 5 mi
TPWD says Brazos River Milam County Area 1 serves as a put-in for a 5-mile paddle to Area 2, and Area 2 serves as the take-out for that 5-mile paddle.
- Public endpoint coordinates30.977162, -96.761887 to 30.919294, -96.746588
TPWD publishes latitude and longitude for Area 1 and Area 2. The coordinates are recorded as leased-access anchors, with final water entry and exit following current site instructions and safe bank conditions.
- Gauge check during route review · 2026-08-10USGS 08098290 at 95.5 cfs / 1.44 ft
This reading was saved when we checked the guide. It is not today’s water level. Check the current gauge and local conditions before paddling.
- Gauge check during route review · 2026-08-10USGS 08108700 at 582 cfs / 7.89 ft
This reading was saved when we checked the guide. It is not today’s water level. Check the current gauge and local conditions before paddling.
- Brazos flow guidance200 cfs below minimum; 501-1,200 cfs ideal; 5,001+ cfs flood
BRA's public river-recreation chart lists 200 cfs or less as below the minimum needed for paddling, 501-1,200 cfs as ideal conditions, 1,200-3,000 cfs as hazardous, 3,001-5,000 cfs as experts-only, and 5,001+ cfs as flood conditions.
- Access and campingDaylight leased access only; no route camping selected
TPWD requires prearrival contact for gate codes and site conditions, says Area 2 access is about one mile from parking through bottomland forest, and allows temporary closure for wet or muddy sites. No public route-camping right is published for the selected day-use route.
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