Access Site
TX
Rio Grande - Zapata County
Source: texas_parks_and_wildlife_department Updated 1 year ago
City: TX
County: Zapata
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 27.05504949, -99.45073213
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Zacate Creek at Laredo, TX
20.7 mi away
Zacate Creek at Jacaman Rd, Laredo, TX
21.7 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+
266 mi away
7. Lower Canyons: La Linda to Dryden Crossing (83.5 miles)
84.3 mi
5 ft/mi
I-II
283 mi away
5. San Vicente & Hot Springs Canyon: Solis Landing to Rio Grande Village (19 miles)
19.4 mi
I-II
283 mi away
6. Rio Grande Village to La Linda (34.5 miles)
34.6 mi
4 ft/mi
II
287 mi away
4. Mariscal Canyon: Talley to Solis Landing (10 miles)
10.2 mi
12 ft/mi
II(III)
321 mi away
3. Santa Elena Canyon: Lajitas to Santa Elena Canyon River Access (20 miles)
20.6 mi
7 ft/mi
II+
336 mi away
2. Colorado Canyon: Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas (21 miles)
21.2 mi
6 ft/mi
II-III
355 mi away
1. Hoodoos: Redford to Colorado Canyon (15.75 miles)
16.0 mi
6 ft/mi
III
759 mi away
08. Otowi Bridge to Cochiti Reservoir
22.3 mi
II
772 mi away
06. Taos Junction Bridge to Quartzite River Access
6.6 mi
III
772 mi away
07. Quartzite River Access to County Line River Access
4.4 mi
12 ft/mi
III-IV
773 mi away
05. John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge (Lower Taos Box)
15.0 mi
31 ft/mi
II-III
784 mi away
04. Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge
8.4 mi
12 ft/mi
V
790 mi away
03. Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail
7.8 mi
69 ft/mi
II-IV
795 mi away
02. Lee Trail to Chiflo Campground
9.9 mi
47 ft/mi
II-III
803 mi away
01. Lobatos Bridge(Colorado) to Lee Trail
24.0 mi
5 ft/mi
II
803 mi away
08. Lobatos Bridge to Lee Trail
21.0 mi
7 ft/mi
I-II
817 mi away
07. Lasauses to Lobatos Bridge
20.0 mi
3 ft/mi
II
830 mi away
06. Alamosa to Lasauses
20.1 mi
15 ft/mi
II
874 mi away
05. South Fork to Del Norte
20.9 mi
17 ft/mi
II-III+
885 mi away
04. Wagon Wheel Gap to South Fork
11.4 mi
21 ft/mi
II-III
896 mi away
03. Creede to Wagon Wheel Gap
10.2 mi
II-III
904 mi away
02. Box Canyon to Creede
23.7 mi
24 ft/mi
III-IV
910 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 in Zapata County provides access to the Rio Grande and is located approximately halfway along the Rio Grande Reservoir. The site features a basic concrete or gravel ramp suitable for smaller watercraft, including kayaks and canoes. A vault toilet is available on-site, and there is a gravel parking area for boat trailers. **Note:** This ramp is not recommended for large boats or long trailers due to its primitive nature and limited facilities.
Paddlers should be aware that motorized boats are permitted on this portion of the reservoir. The site is best accessed from US 83 heading north toward Zapata. Water levels can vary seasonally, so checking conditions before your trip is advisable. This access point works well for those launching smaller paddle craft or fishing boats seeking a quieter, less-developed alternative to larger regional facilities.
Paddlers should be aware that motorized boats are permitted on this portion of the reservoir. The site is best accessed from US 83 heading north toward Zapata. Water levels can vary seasonally, so checking conditions before your trip is advisable. This access point works well for those launching smaller paddle craft or fishing boats seeking a quieter, less-developed alternative to larger regional facilities.