Pecan Valley Road

The Pecan Valley Road boat ramp provides access to the Colorado River in Wharton, offering a convenient put-in or take-out point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters in Southeast Texas. This is a one-lane concrete ramp with parking available, suitable for smaller vessels and recreational paddlers.

The Colorado River at this location is a major waterway (Stream Order 8) with an average flow of approximately 2,220 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 7.75 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for moderate current and typical coastal plain river conditions. The ramp provides access to a river system that eventually flows toward the Gulf of Mexico, roughly 897 miles downstream from its source. This stretch near Wharton is ideal for day trips and recreational paddling, though boaters should check current water conditions before launching.