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South Llano River
South Llano River State Park to Flatrock Lane Crossing
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Conditions
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Plan
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Route logistics
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.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- TPWD 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.
- Use the marked state-park launch and the named Flatrock take-out rather than improvised bank stops.
- Private shoreline begins quickly outside the park corridor, so keep rests brief and at the named public access points.
Watch for
- The required bridge portage at South Llano River State Park.
- Low-water scraping and minor route reading through shallow riffles when the gauge is near the conservative floor.
- Strainers, changing current after rain, and slippery rocks at either access.
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Score & sources
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | S Llano Rv at Flat Rock Ln at Junction, TX |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 65 cfs |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| 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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NotesWhat to know before you go
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.
- Live-gauge supportUSGS 08149900 at 51.6 cfs / 2.14 ft
USGS Water Services returned same-day values for S Llano River at Flat Rock Lane at Junction, TX at 2026-07-11 09:55 CDT during this run.
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Quick answers
South Llano River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling South Llano River?
Paddle Today watches S Llano Rv at Flat Rock Ln at Junction, TX and uses 65 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this South Llano River route start and end?
This route starts at South Llano River State Park paddling access and ends at Flatrock Lane Crossing, about About 4.7 mi on the water.
Is this South Llano River route good for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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