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South Llano RiverSouth Llano River State Park to Flatrock Lane Crossing
Shorter South Llano paddling-trail split from South Llano River State Park to Flatrock Lane Crossing. TPWD publishes the exact access pair, the 4.7-mile route length, and the state-park logistics that make this a conservative half-day add.
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Route overview
Trip details
Access rules, camping and seasonal notes.
Permits, camping and season
Access and shuttle
Put in at South Llano River State Park and float to Flatrock Lane for the upper split of the official paddling trail. This is a short spring-fed run with clear pools, easy riffles, and a required state-park bridge portage near the start.
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Put-in
South Llano River State Park paddling accessTPWD says the damaged state-park bridge apron is closed and that paddlers must exit at the designated location, portage around the bridge, and reenter downstream.
Take-out
Flatrock Lane CrossingUse the marked state-park launch and the named Flatrock take-out rather than improvised bank stops.
Road shuttle
Use a short Junction-area shuttle between South Llano River State Park and Flatrock Lane Crossing. If you are entering the park only to launch, reserve day use first during the busy season.
Additional access notes
- Private shoreline begins quickly outside the park corridor, so keep rests brief and at the named public access points.
More route and safety guidance
- Below the portage, expect shallow riffles and occasional snags, especially when the gauge is near the conservative floor.
- Heavy rain can raise this spring-fed river quickly enough to turn a casual half-day float into a fast current check.
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S Llano Rv at Flat Rock Ln at Junction, TX. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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Data behind the scoreWater levels, published guidance and update times
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| Gauge site | S Llano Rv at Flat Rock Ln at Junction, TX |
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| Preferred range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 65 cfs |
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| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Texas Rivers Protection Association South Llano overview |
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NotesPublished evidence and verification notes
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Published flow guidance65 cfs minimum; 100-500 cfs broader ideal
Texas Rivers Protection Association summarizes the South Llano with a 65 cfs minimum and 100-500 cfs ideal band at the Junction gauge.
- Official route segmentState Park to Flatrock Lane, 4.7 mi
TPWD lists South Llano River State Park to Flatrock Lane Crossing as a 4.7-mile alternate split of the South Llano Paddling Trail.
- Put-in accessSouth Llano River State Park, 30.4498, -99.8128
The TPWD paddling-trail page identifies the state-park trail access point, and the state-park page says the park has one designated place for paddlers to park and put in.
- Take-out accessFlatrock Lane Crossing, 30.4789, -99.7778
TPWD identifies Flatrock Lane Crossing as a named paddling-trail access point with published coordinates.
- Bridge portageMandatory state-park bridge portage
TPWD says paddlers must exit the river at the designated location prior to the bridge at South Llano River State Park and portage around the bridge before reentering downstream.
- Gauge check during route review · 2026-07-11USGS 08149900 at 51.6 cfs / 2.14 ft
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