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Compare 83 tracked Texas paddle routes with route links, water-level context, difficulty, and access planning details.
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Central Texas
View routeBrazos River
Brazos River Milam County Area 1 to Area 2
Easy | About 5 mi | Short half-day float when the Highbank gauge is comfortably above the floor; slower near 200 cfs or when shallow bars, heat, bottomland mud, or the long Area 2 access path slows the take-out--Live
Dallas-Fort Worth
View routeBrazos River
Fuller's Folly River Ranch to Sandy Bottoms River Trail Camp
Easy | About 4.1 mi | Short half-day float when the Dennis gauge is comfortably above the floor; slower near 200 cfs or when shallow bars, heat, or bank conditions make access awkward--Live
Central Texas
View routeBrazos River
Riverside Park to Spivey Crossing RV Park
Easy | About 9.6 mi | Good half-day to long half-day when Whitney releases and the Aquilla gauge are comfortably above the floor; current below-floor readings can mean shallow bars, dragging, and no-go conditions--Live
Dallas-Fort Worth
View routeBrazos River
Sandy Bottoms River Trail Camp to Sandy Bottoms Chavez Access
Easy | About 1.5 mi | Very short downstream connector for a practice, fishing, or family shuttle when the Dennis gauge is comfortably above the floor; near 200 cfs, expect shallow bars and possible dragging even on the short mileageCurrent scores load here when available. You can still open the route links to check details and sources if this update fails.
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Good starting points in Texas
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Photo unavailableTexas routeCentral TexasBrazos RiverBrazos River Milam County Area 1 to Area 2Launch 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 ga...
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Easy | About 5 mi | Short half-day float when the Highbank gauge is comfortably above the floor; slower near 200 cfs or when shallow bars, heat, bottomland mud, or the long Area 2 access path slows the take-outofficial source support
Photo unavailableTexas routeDallas-Fort WorthBrazos RiverFuller's Folly River Ranch to Sandy Bottoms River Trail CampLaunch at Fuller's Folly and take out at Sandy Bottoms River Trail Camp for TPWD's short leased-access Brazos float upstream of Lake Granbury. Use the D...
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Easy | About 4.1 mi | Short half-day float when the Dennis gauge is comfortably above the floor; slower near 200 cfs or when shallow bars, heat, or bank conditions make access awkwardofficial source support
Photo unavailableTexas routeCentral TexasBrazos RiverRiverside Park to Spivey Crossing RV ParkLaunch at Riverside Park below Whitney Dam and take out at Spivey Crossing for TPWD RACA's Whitney-to-Spivey Brazos segment. Use the Aquilla gauge with...
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Easy | About 9.6 mi | Good half-day to long half-day when Whitney releases and the Aquilla gauge are comfortably above the floor; current below-floor readings can mean shallow bars, dragging, and no-go conditionsofficial source support
Photo unavailableTexas routeDallas-Fort WorthBrazos RiverSandy Bottoms River Trail Camp to Sandy Bottoms Chavez AccessLaunch at Sandy Bottoms River Trail Camp and take out at Sandy Bottoms Chavez Access for TPWD's very short leased-access Brazos connector upstream of La...
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Easy | About 1.5 mi | Very short downstream connector for a practice, fishing, or family shuttle when the Dennis gauge is comfortably above the floor; near 200 cfs, expect shallow bars and possible dragging even on the short mileageofficial source support
Photo unavailableTexas routeGulf CoastBrazos RiverBrazos River County Park to Bells LandingLaunch at Brazos River County Park and take out at Bells Landing for the official Columbia Bottomland Waterway segment of the Stephen F. Austin Paddling...
Route facts
Moderate | About 8.3 mi | About 3 hr to 4 hr at ordinary levels, longer with headwind, tidal influence, low-water snags, heat, or slow bank access at Bells Landingofficial source support
Photo unavailableTexas routeGulf CoastBrazos RiverFM 2004 boat ramp to Freeport Municipal ParkLaunch at the FM 2004 boat ramp and take out at Freeport Municipal Park for the official Gulf Prairie Run segment of the Stephen F. Austin Paddling Trai...
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Moderate | About 9.8 mi | About 4 hr to 5 hr at ordinary levels, longer with coastal headwind, tidal pushback, low-water snags, heat, or slow shell-road access at Freeportofficial source support
Beginner routes
Texas beginner routes
These routes are tagged easy in the route data. Today's water can still change the call.
Brazos RiverBrazos River Milam County Area 1 to Area 2Central Texas | About 5 miBrazos RiverFuller's Folly River Ranch to Sandy Bottoms River Trail CampDallas-Fort Worth | About 4.1 miBrazos RiverRiverside Park to Spivey Crossing RV ParkCentral Texas | About 9.6 miBrazos RiverSandy Bottoms River Trail Camp to Sandy Bottoms Chavez AccessDallas-Fort Worth | About 1.5 miBuffalo BayouSabine Street to Allen's LandingGulf Coast | About 1 miClear Fork Trinity RiverBryant Irvin Road to Rogers RoadNorth Texas | About 3.4 miClear Fork Trinity RiverRogers Road to Trinity Park Kayak LaunchNorth Texas | About 1.5 miColorado RiverBusiness 71 Crossing to Beason's ParkPrairies and Lakes | About 6.5 mi
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Weekend planning
Routes with practical logistics
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Big Cypress BayouLake O' the Pines Spillway to Jefferson RampAbout 16.5 mi | About 6 hr to 9 hr at ordinary releases; plan a full day because of distance, wood, wind, and the absence of intermediate public accessBlanco RiverFischer Store Road to John Knox RanchAbout 3.6 mi | Short half-day float when the Blanco has enough water, with extra time for John Knox gate-code logistics, shallow dragging near the floor, scouting, and a firm daylight take-outBrays BayouFonde Park to Brays Greenway ParkAbout 5.7 mi | About 2 hr to 4 hr depending on current, portages, bridge/channel conditions, launch status, and constructionBrazos RiverBrazos River Milam County Area 1 to Area 2About 5 mi | Short half-day float when the Highbank gauge is comfortably above the floor; slower near 200 cfs or when shallow bars, heat, bottomland mud, or the long Area 2 access path slows the take-outBrazos RiverFM 2004 boat ramp to Freeport Municipal ParkAbout 9.8 mi | About 4 hr to 5 hr at ordinary levels, longer with coastal headwind, tidal pushback, low-water snags, heat, or slow shell-road access at FreeportBrazos RiverFuller's Folly River Ranch to Sandy Bottoms River Trail CampAbout 4.1 mi | Short half-day float when the Dennis gauge is comfortably above the floor; slower near 200 cfs or when shallow bars, heat, or bank conditions make access awkward
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Colorado River12
Colorado River hubBusiness 71 Crossing to Beason's ParkFisherman's Park to Lost Pines Recreational TrailsFM 960 Bridge to Hollywood Bottom ParkFM 973 / Del Valle Bridge to Little Webberville ParkHorseshoe on the Colorado to Utley (FM 969) BridgeLittle Webberville Park to Webberville ParkPlum Park to Buffalo Trail ParkRiverbend Park to Plum ParkTexas River School River Camp to FM 973 / Del Valle BridgeTexas River School River Camp to Little Webberville ParkUtley (FM 969) Bridge to Fisherman's ParkWebberville Park to Utley (FM 969) Bridge
Brazos River8
Brazos River hubBrazos River County Park to Bells LandingBrazos River Milam County Area 1 to Area 2FM 2004 boat ramp to Freeport Municipal ParkFuller's Folly River Ranch to Sandy Bottoms River Trail CampHwy 16 Bridge to FM 4 at Dark Valley CreekRiverside Park to Spivey Crossing RV ParkSandy Bottoms River Trail Camp to Sandy Bottoms Chavez AccessSpivey Crossing RV Park to Brazos River Nature Center
Village Creek8
Village Creek hubBaby Galvez Road Boat Launch to US 96 Boat LaunchBaby Galvez Road Boat Launch to Village Creek State Park canoe launchFM 418 Boat Launch to Baby Galvez Road Boat LaunchFM 418 Boat Launch to TX 327 Boat LaunchFM 418 Boat Launch to Village Creek State Park canoe launchTX 327 Boat Launch to Baby Galvez Road Boat LaunchTX 327 Boat Launch to US 96 Boat LaunchUS 96 Boat Launch to Village Creek State Park canoe launch
Guadalupe River7
Elm Fork Trinity River5
Medina River5
South Llano River5
Buffalo Bayou4
San Antonio River4
West Fork Trinity River4
Clear Fork Trinity River3
Llano River3
Rio Grande3
San Marcos River3
North Prong Medina River2
Big Cypress Bayou1
Blanco River1
Brays Bayou1
Colorado River1
Comal River1
Greens Bayou1
By region
Big Bend3
Central Texas3
Dallas-Fort Worth2
East Texas9
Big Cypress Bayou: Lake O' the Pines Spillway to Jefferson RampVillage Creek: Baby Galvez Road Boat Launch to US 96 Boat LaunchVillage Creek: Baby Galvez Road Boat Launch to Village Creek State Park canoe launchVillage Creek: FM 418 Boat Launch to Baby Galvez Road Boat LaunchVillage Creek: FM 418 Boat Launch to TX 327 Boat LaunchVillage Creek: FM 418 Boat Launch to Village Creek State Park canoe launchVillage Creek: TX 327 Boat Launch to Baby Galvez Road Boat LaunchVillage Creek: TX 327 Boat Launch to US 96 Boat LaunchVillage Creek: US 96 Boat Launch to Village Creek State Park canoe launch
Gulf Coast7
Brazos River: Brazos River County Park to Bells LandingBrazos River: FM 2004 boat ramp to Freeport Municipal ParkBuffalo Bayou: Highway 6 to West Sam Houston ParkwayBuffalo Bayou: Sabine Street to Allen's LandingBuffalo Bayou: West Sam Houston Parkway to Woodway Memorial ParkBuffalo Bayou: Woodway Memorial Park to Sabine StreetGreens Bayou: Brock Adventure Park to Thomas Bell Foster Park
Hill Country7
Blanco River: Fischer Store Road to John Knox RanchColorado River: FM 580 Bridge to Colorado Bend State ParkLlano River: James River Crossing to Martin / Simonsville CrossingLlano River: Keller's Landing to Castell CrossingLlano River: Martin / Simonsville Crossing to Keller's LandingSan Marcos River: City Park to San Marcos River RetreatSan Marcos River: San Marcos River Retreat to Scull Road
North Texas12
Clear Fork Trinity River: Art Cowsen Trailhead to Bryant Irvin RoadClear Fork Trinity River: Bryant Irvin Road to Rogers RoadClear Fork Trinity River: Rogers Road to Trinity Park Kayak LaunchElm Fork Trinity River: California Crossing Park to Frasier Dam Recreation AreaElm Fork Trinity River: Hebron Parkway to McInnish ParkElm Fork Trinity River: LLELA / Lewisville Lake Dam to Hebron ParkwayElm Fork Trinity River: McInnish Park to California Crossing ParkElm Fork Trinity River: Trinity View Park to Trammell Crow ParkWest Fork Trinity River: Handley Ederville Road to River Legacy ParkWest Fork Trinity River: Panther Island to Handley Ederville RoadWest Fork Trinity River: River Legacy Park to Trammell Crow ParkWest Fork Trinity River: White Settlement Road to Panther Island
Palo Pinto County1
Prairies and Lakes13
Colorado River: Business 71 Crossing to Beason's ParkColorado River: Fisherman's Park to Lost Pines Recreational TrailsColorado River: FM 960 Bridge to Hollywood Bottom ParkColorado River: FM 973 / Del Valle Bridge to Little Webberville ParkColorado River: Horseshoe on the Colorado to Utley (FM 969) BridgeColorado River: Little Webberville Park to Webberville ParkColorado River: Plum Park to Buffalo Trail ParkColorado River: Riverbend Park to Plum ParkColorado River: Texas River School River Camp to FM 973 / Del Valle BridgeColorado River: Texas River School River Camp to Little Webberville ParkColorado River: Utley (FM 969) Bridge to Fisherman's ParkColorado River: Webberville Park to Utley (FM 969) BridgeSan Marcos River: SH 90 River Crossing to Zedler Mill Park
South Texas3
South Texas Plains4
Texas Hill Country17
Comal River: Hinman Island Park to Last Public ExitGuadalupe River: FM 3351 Crossing to Guadalupe River State ParkGuadalupe River: Guadalupe River State Park to Nichol's LandingGuadalupe River: Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area to Bergheim CampgroundGuadalupe River: Nichol's Landing to Rebecca Creek CrossingMedina River: Bandera City Park Dam to English CrossingMedina River: Bandina Camp Road to Peaceful Valley RoadMedina River: Moffett Park to Bandina Camp RoadMedina River: Peaceful Valley Road to Ranger CrossingMedina River: Ranger Crossing to Bandera City ParkNorth Prong Medina River: 3rd Crossing to Freeman CrossingNorth Prong Medina River: Freeman Crossing to Moffett ParkSouth Llano River: Cupgrass Access to Junction City ParkSouth Llano River: Cupgrass Access to South Llano River State ParkSouth Llano River: Flatrock Lane Crossing to Junction City ParkSouth Llano River: South Llano River State Park to Flatrock Lane CrossingSouth Llano River: South Llano River State Park to Junction City Park
Waco0
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Big Cypress BayouLake O' the Pines Spillway to Jefferson RampEast Texas | ModerateBlanco RiverFischer Store Road to John Knox RanchHill Country | HardBrays BayouFonde Park to Brays Greenway ParkHouston | ModerateBrazos RiverBrazos River County Park to Bells LandingGulf Coast | ModerateBrazos RiverBrazos River Milam County Area 1 to Area 2Central Texas | EasyBrazos RiverFM 2004 boat ramp to Freeport Municipal ParkGulf Coast | ModerateBrazos RiverFuller's Folly River Ranch to Sandy Bottoms River Trail CampDallas-Fort Worth | EasyBrazos RiverHwy 16 Bridge to FM 4 at Dark Valley CreekPalo Pinto County | ModerateBrazos RiverRiverside Park to Spivey Crossing RV ParkCentral Texas | EasyBrazos RiverSandy Bottoms River Trail Camp to Sandy Bottoms Chavez AccessDallas-Fort Worth | EasyBrazos RiverSpivey Crossing RV Park to Brazos River Nature CenterCentral Texas | ModerateBrushy CreekChisholm Trail Crossing Park to Red Bud Lane / CR 122Round Rock | HardBuffalo BayouHighway 6 to West Sam Houston ParkwayGulf Coast | ModerateBuffalo BayouSabine Street to Allen's LandingGulf Coast | EasyBuffalo BayouWest Sam Houston Parkway to Woodway Memorial ParkGulf Coast | HardBuffalo BayouWoodway Memorial Park to Sabine StreetGulf Coast | ModerateClear Fork Trinity RiverArt Cowsen Trailhead to Bryant Irvin RoadNorth Texas | ModerateClear Fork Trinity RiverBryant Irvin Road to Rogers RoadNorth Texas | EasyClear Fork Trinity RiverRogers Road to Trinity Park Kayak LaunchNorth Texas | EasyColorado RiverBusiness 71 Crossing to Beason's ParkPrairies and Lakes | EasyColorado RiverFisherman's Park to Lost Pines Recreational TrailsPrairies and Lakes | EasyColorado RiverFM 580 Bridge to Colorado Bend State ParkHill Country | ModerateColorado RiverFM 960 Bridge to Hollywood Bottom ParkPrairies and Lakes | ModerateColorado RiverFM 973 / Del Valle Bridge to Little Webberville ParkPrairies and Lakes | ModerateColorado RiverHorseshoe on the Colorado to Utley (FM 969) BridgePrairies and Lakes | EasyColorado RiverLittle Webberville Park to Webberville ParkPrairies and Lakes | EasyColorado RiverPlum Park to Buffalo Trail ParkPrairies and Lakes | ModerateColorado RiverRiverbend Park to Plum ParkPrairies and Lakes | ModerateColorado RiverTexas River School River Camp to FM 973 / Del Valle BridgePrairies and Lakes | EasyColorado RiverTexas River School River Camp to Little Webberville ParkPrairies and Lakes | ModerateColorado RiverUtley (FM 969) Bridge to Fisherman's ParkPrairies and Lakes | ModerateColorado RiverWebberville Park to Utley (FM 969) BridgePrairies and Lakes | ModerateComal RiverHinman Island Park to Last Public ExitTexas Hill Country | ModerateElm Fork Trinity RiverCalifornia Crossing Park to Frasier Dam Recreation AreaNorth Texas | ModerateElm Fork Trinity RiverHebron Parkway to McInnish ParkNorth Texas | ModerateElm Fork Trinity RiverLLELA / Lewisville Lake Dam to Hebron ParkwayNorth Texas | ModerateElm Fork Trinity RiverMcInnish Park to California Crossing ParkNorth Texas | ModerateElm Fork Trinity RiverTrinity View Park to Trammell Crow ParkNorth Texas | ModerateGreens BayouBrock Adventure Park to Thomas Bell Foster ParkGulf Coast | EasyGuadalupe RiverFM 3351 Crossing to Guadalupe River State ParkTexas Hill Country | ModerateGuadalupe RiverFM 766 (Hell's Gate) to FM 236South Texas | ModerateGuadalupe RiverFM 766 (Hell's Gate) to SH 72South Texas | ModerateGuadalupe RiverGuadalupe River State Park to Nichol's LandingTexas Hill Country | ModerateGuadalupe RiverKreutzberg Canyon Natural Area to Bergheim CampgroundTexas Hill Country | HardGuadalupe RiverNichol's Landing to Rebecca Creek CrossingTexas Hill Country | ModerateGuadalupe RiverSH 72 to FM 236South Texas | EasyLlano RiverJames River Crossing to Martin / Simonsville CrossingHill Country | HardLlano RiverKeller's Landing to Castell CrossingHill Country | HardLlano RiverMartin / Simonsville Crossing to Keller's LandingHill Country | HardMedina RiverBandera City Park Dam to English CrossingTexas Hill Country | ModerateMedina RiverBandina Camp Road to Peaceful Valley RoadTexas Hill Country | ModerateMedina RiverMoffett Park to Bandina Camp RoadTexas Hill Country | ModerateMedina RiverPeaceful Valley Road to Ranger CrossingTexas Hill Country | ModerateMedina RiverRanger Crossing to Bandera City ParkTexas Hill Country | ModerateNorth Prong Medina River3rd Crossing to Freeman CrossingTexas Hill Country | HardNorth Prong Medina RiverFreeman Crossing to Moffett ParkTexas Hill Country | HardRio GrandeGravel Pit to Rio Grande VillageBig Bend | ModerateRio GrandeRio Grande Village to Heath CanyonBig Bend | HardRio GrandeTalley to SolisBig Bend | HardSan Antonio RiverCR 125 River Access Site to Helton Nature ParkSouth Texas Plains | ModerateSan Antonio RiverRiver Crossing Park to Helton Nature ParkSouth Texas Plains | ModerateSan Antonio RiverRiverdale Lane to Goliad State ParkSouth Texas Plains | ModerateSan Antonio RiverRoosevelt Park to Camino CoahuiltecaSouth Texas Plains | ModerateSan Marcos RiverCity Park to San Marcos River RetreatHill Country | HardSan Marcos RiverSan Marcos River Retreat to Scull RoadHill Country | HardSan Marcos RiverSH 90 River Crossing to Zedler Mill ParkPrairies and Lakes | EasySouth Llano RiverCupgrass Access to Junction City ParkTexas Hill Country | ModerateSouth Llano RiverCupgrass Access to South Llano River State ParkTexas Hill Country | ModerateSouth Llano RiverFlatrock Lane Crossing to Junction City ParkTexas Hill Country | EasySouth Llano RiverSouth Llano River State Park to Flatrock Lane CrossingTexas Hill Country | EasySouth Llano RiverSouth Llano River State Park to Junction City ParkTexas Hill Country | EasyVillage CreekBaby Galvez Road Boat Launch to US 96 Boat LaunchEast Texas | EasyVillage CreekBaby Galvez Road Boat Launch to Village Creek State Park canoe launchEast Texas | EasyVillage CreekFM 418 Boat Launch to Baby Galvez Road Boat LaunchEast Texas | EasyVillage CreekFM 418 Boat Launch to TX 327 Boat LaunchEast Texas | EasyVillage CreekFM 418 Boat Launch to Village Creek State Park canoe launchEast Texas | ModerateVillage CreekTX 327 Boat Launch to Baby Galvez Road Boat LaunchEast Texas | EasyVillage CreekTX 327 Boat Launch to US 96 Boat LaunchEast Texas | EasyVillage CreekUS 96 Boat Launch to Village Creek State Park canoe launchEast Texas | EasyWest Fork Trinity RiverHandley Ederville Road to River Legacy ParkNorth Texas | ModerateWest Fork Trinity RiverPanther Island to Handley Ederville RoadNorth Texas | ModerateWest Fork Trinity RiverRiver Legacy Park to Trammell Crow ParkNorth Texas | HardWest Fork Trinity RiverWhite Settlement Road to Panther IslandNorth Texas | Easy
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