Access Site
TX
Rio Grande - Eagle Pass
Source: texas_parks_and_wildlife_department Updated 1 year ago
City: Eagle Pass, TX
County: Maverick
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 28.70850000, -100.51017000
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Nueces Rv at FM 1025 near Crystal City, TX
25.5 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+
136 mi away
7. Lower Canyons: La Linda to Dryden Crossing (83.5 miles)
84.3 mi
5 ft/mi
I-II
168 mi away
6. Rio Grande Village to La Linda (34.5 miles)
34.6 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II
172 mi away
5. San Vicente & Hot Springs Canyon: Solis Landing to Rio Grande Village (19 miles)
19.4 mi
II
181 mi away
4. Mariscal Canyon: Talley to Solis Landing (10 miles)
10.2 mi
12 ft/mi
II(III)
215 mi away
3. Santa Elena Canyon: Lajitas to Santa Elena Canyon River Access (20 miles)
20.6 mi
7 ft/mi
II+
229 mi away
2. Colorado Canyon: Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas (21 miles)
21.2 mi
6 ft/mi
II-III
248 mi away
1. Hoodoos: Redford to Colorado Canyon (15.75 miles)
16.0 mi
6 ft/mi
III
624 mi away
08. Otowi Bridge to Cochiti Reservoir
22.3 mi
II
636 mi away
06. Taos Junction Bridge to Quartzite River Access
6.6 mi
III
636 mi away
07. Quartzite River Access to County Line River Access
4.4 mi
12 ft/mi
III-IV
638 mi away
05. John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge (Lower Taos Box)
15.0 mi
31 ft/mi
II-III
648 mi away
04. Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge
8.4 mi
12 ft/mi
V
654 mi away
03. Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail
7.8 mi
69 ft/mi
II-IV
659 mi away
02. Lee Trail to Chiflo Campground
9.9 mi
47 ft/mi
II-III
667 mi away
01. Lobatos Bridge(Colorado) to Lee Trail
24.0 mi
5 ft/mi
II
667 mi away
08. Lobatos Bridge to Lee Trail
21.0 mi
7 ft/mi
I-II
682 mi away
07. Lasauses to Lobatos Bridge
20.0 mi
3 ft/mi
II
694 mi away
06. Alamosa to Lasauses
20.1 mi
15 ft/mi
II
739 mi away
05. South Fork to Del Norte
20.9 mi
17 ft/mi
II-III+
750 mi away
04. Wagon Wheel Gap to South Fork
11.4 mi
21 ft/mi
II-III
761 mi away
03. Creede to Wagon Wheel Gap
10.2 mi
II-III
768 mi away
02. Box Canyon to Creede
23.7 mi
24 ft/mi
III-IV
775 mi away
01. Box Canyon (CO)
8.1 mi
38 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Rio Grande at Eagle Pass offers paddlers and boaters access to one of Texas's most significant waterways. Located in Shelby Park along the 47.4-acre riverfront property in Eagle Pass, Maverick County, this boat ramp provides a launching point for kayaking, canoeing, and boating on the majestic Rio Grande. The park's riverside setting makes it an attractive destination for water recreation and fishing enthusiasts.
**Current Access Status:** Please note that access to this facility may be restricted or limited due to ongoing operational changes at Shelby Park. Prospective visitors should contact Eagle Pass Parks and Recreation or the City of Eagle Pass directly to confirm current availability and any access restrictions before planning your trip. The park's boat ramp has been a primary public water access point in the area, so verifying access conditions in advance is essential.
**Current Access Status:** Please note that access to this facility may be restricted or limited due to ongoing operational changes at Shelby Park. Prospective visitors should contact Eagle Pass Parks and Recreation or the City of Eagle Pass directly to confirm current availability and any access restrictions before planning your trip. The park's boat ramp has been a primary public water access point in the area, so verifying access conditions in advance is essential.