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Access Site TX

FM 124

Colorado River Paint Creek

Source: texas_parks_and_wildlife_department Updated 1 year ago

City: TX
County: San Saba
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 31.28892000, -98.59803000
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Colorado River
4 runs (2 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The FM 124 access point provides boat ramp access to the Colorado River in San Saba County. **A gate code is required to access this site**, and the Texas River School requests a suggested donation of $5 per person and $5 per boat. Contact ahead to confirm current access procedures and obtain necessary gate codes before your visit.

The Colorado River at this location is a major river system with significant flow—averaging 2,220 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 7.75 feet/second. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for a substantial waterway with a noticeable current. The river maintains a moderate gradient of 3.2 feet per mile in this region. This access point is located in the upper-middle Colorado River system, approximately 897 miles from the river's mouth at the Gulf of Mexico.

This ramp is suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats seeking access to the Colorado River corridor. Plan ahead by contacting local management to confirm gate access and current conditions, particularly if you're coordinating multi-day trips or shuttle runs.