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Access Site TX

Frio River - McMullen County

Frio River

Source: texas_parks_and_wildlife_department Updated 1 year ago

City: TX
County: McMullen
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 28.47685985, -98.50459861
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Frio River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This boat ramp provides public access to the Frio River in McMullen County near the Highway 99 bridge crossing. The site serves as a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and small boats exploring this section of the Frio River, which flows generally southeast through South Texas toward the Nueces River. The access point is located in a relatively rural area, making it a quieter alternative to more developed recreation areas upstream.

The Frio River in this region offers opportunities for paddling and fishing for sand bass. Water conditions and flow rates can vary seasonally, so paddlers should check current conditions before heading out. This section of the river sits north of the Choke Canyon Reservoir, which is part of the Nueces River Project. For paddlers seeking more developed amenities and scenic Hill Country terrain, Garner State Park upstream offers additional access points with facilities and recreational options like tubing and hiking trails.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Choke Canyon Reservoir Located within