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Colorado RiverFM 973 / Del Valle Bridge to Little Webberville Park
Public lower-Colorado day route from the LCRA-listed FM 973 / Del Valle Bridge access to Travis County's Little Webberville Park. LCRA publishes the consecutive access points and 12-mile spacing, while the Austin USGS gauge gives a product-supported flow check for the Austin-to-Bastrop corridor.
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Access rules, camping and seasonal notes.
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Access and shuttle
Launch at FM 973 / Del Valle Bridge and paddle 12 lower-Colorado miles to Little Webberville Park. Use the Colorado River at Austin gauge with a conservative 200 cfs floor, then make a same-day call on release changes, heat, wind, shallow bars, limited exits, and private banks.
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Put-in
FM 973 / Del Valle BridgeLCRA publishes FM 973 / Del Valle Bridge as a TxDOT-managed access with limited parking alongside the bridge and boat launching that requires a carry over uneven ground.
Take-out
Little Webberville ParkLCRA and Travis County publish Little Webberville as a public lower-Colorado access, but the stored coordinates are access anchors; follow the current ramp path and signs on arrival.
Road shuttle
Stage Little Webberville Park first, then drive back to FM 973 / Del Valle Bridge. Scout the FM 973 access before unloading because LCRA describes limited parking and an uneven carry from the bridge area to the river.
Additional access notes
- The Austin gauge is upstream of this selected reach and the threshold floor is broad Austin-to-Bastrop guidance. Treat the app score as conservative and verify visible level and current at FM 973 before launching.
- Little Webberville has no electricity or drinking water, and Travis County Parks does not provide paddling equipment. Bring water, sun protection, shuttle gear, and a backup plan.
- Do not infer camping or casual private-bank stops from the rural shoreline, mid-river bars, or islands. This shorter public-access route has no selected overnight option.
More route and safety guidance
- This 12-mile lower-Colorado reach has limited public exits. Wind, heat, low-water bars, release changes, or a late start can turn an easy current into a long day.
- Use only the LCRA/Travis County access anchors and do not infer casual stops or camping from islands, sandbars, or private shoreline.
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| Preferred range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 200 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | Texas River Flows lower Colorado Austin-to-Bastrop table |
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NotesPublished evidence and verification notes
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- Route shapeFM 973 / Del Valle Bridge to Little Webberville Park, 12 mi
LCRA lists FM 973 / Del Valle Bridge and Little Webberville Park as consecutive lower-Colorado access points and gives 12 miles from FM 973 to the next point.
- Public endpoint accessTxDOT bridge access to Travis County park ramp
LCRA identifies FM 973 / Del Valle Bridge as a TxDOT-managed access with limited parking and an uneven carry, and Travis County publishes Little Webberville as a park with 24-hour boat ramp access and river access for canoeing and kayaking.
- Access-anchor coordinates30.2089962, -97.6382568 to 30.23, -97.52
LCRA publishes the FM 973 / Del Valle Bridge map marker and rounded Little Webberville Park access-anchor coordinates. Treat both as planning anchors, not exact wetted-edge launch points.
- Gauge check during route review · 2026-08-11USGS 08158000 at 185 cfs / 12.39 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.
- Conservative low-water floor200 cfs minimum-only
Texas River Flows lists Austin-to-Bastrop levels at 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000, and 5,000 cfs; its first tier marks minimum water for floating. Use 200 cfs as a low-water cue and check current local conditions.
- CampingNo route camping selected
Travis County prohibits camping at Little Webberville, and LCRA does not identify FM 973 / Del Valle Bridge as a campground. Do not infer legal camping from private banks, islands, or sandbars on this shorter public-access route.
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