City: Rio Grande City, TX
County: Starr
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 26.36863031, -98.80599989
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Rio Grande near Rio Grande City, TX
0.7 mi away
Rio Grande at Roma, TX
8.2 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Rio Grande
23 runs
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
II-III+
331 mi away
7. Lower Canyons: La Linda to Dryden Crossing (83.5 miles)
84.3 mi
5 ft/mi
I-II
346 mi away
5. San Vicente & Hot Springs Canyon: Solis Landing to Rio Grande Village (19 miles)
19.4 mi
I-II
346 mi away
6. Rio Grande Village to La Linda (34.5 miles)
34.6 mi
4 ft/mi
II
349 mi away
4. Mariscal Canyon: Talley to Solis Landing (10 miles)
10.2 mi
12 ft/mi
II(III)
383 mi away
3. Santa Elena Canyon: Lajitas to Santa Elena Canyon River Access (20 miles)
20.6 mi
7 ft/mi
II+
397 mi away
2. Colorado Canyon: Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas (21 miles)
21.2 mi
6 ft/mi
II-III
416 mi away
1. Hoodoos: Redford to Colorado Canyon (15.75 miles)
16.0 mi
6 ft/mi
III
824 mi away
08. Otowi Bridge to Cochiti Reservoir
22.3 mi
II
836 mi away
06. Taos Junction Bridge to Quartzite River Access
6.6 mi
III
836 mi away
07. Quartzite River Access to County Line River Access
4.4 mi
12 ft/mi
III-IV
838 mi away
05. John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge (Lower Taos Box)
15.0 mi
31 ft/mi
II-III
848 mi away
04. Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge
8.4 mi
12 ft/mi
V
854 mi away
03. Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail
7.8 mi
69 ft/mi
II-IV
859 mi away
02. Lee Trail to Chiflo Campground
9.9 mi
47 ft/mi
II-III
867 mi away
01. Lobatos Bridge(Colorado) to Lee Trail
24.0 mi
5 ft/mi
II
867 mi away
08. Lobatos Bridge to Lee Trail
21.0 mi
7 ft/mi
I-II
881 mi away
07. Lasauses to Lobatos Bridge
20.0 mi
3 ft/mi
II
894 mi away
06. Alamosa to Lasauses
20.1 mi
15 ft/mi
II
938 mi away
05. South Fork to Del Norte
20.9 mi
17 ft/mi
II-III+
950 mi away
04. Wagon Wheel Gap to South Fork
11.4 mi
21 ft/mi
II-III
961 mi away
03. Creede to Wagon Wheel Gap
10.2 mi
II-III
968 mi away
02. Box Canyon to Creede
23.7 mi
24 ft/mi
III-IV
975 mi away
01. Box Canyon (CO)
8.1 mi
38 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This primitive boat ramp provides access to the Rio Grande near Rio Grande City in Starr County. The ramp is suitable for kayaks, canoes, and smaller motorized boats, but is **not recommended for large boats and long trailers** due to its basic facilities. A vault toilet is available on-site. The Rio Grande is a major waterway suitable for various watercraft, and motors are permitted in this section.
Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for primitive conditions and plan accordingly. This access point serves as a gateway to exploring the Rio Grande, a significant river forming the border between Texas and Mexico. Check local conditions before launching, and be aware of the river's characteristics and any relevant water regulations for this region.
Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for primitive conditions and plan accordingly. This access point serves as a gateway to exploring the Rio Grande, a significant river forming the border between Texas and Mexico. Check local conditions before launching, and be aware of the river's characteristics and any relevant water regulations for this region.