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Access Site TX

San Saba River - Menard County

San Saba River • Menard Irrigation Company Canal

Source: texas_parks_and_wildlife_department Updated 1 year ago

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City: Menard, TX
County: Menard
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 30.91958882, -99.79089242
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
San Saba Rv at Menard, TX Same River 0.3 mi away
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San Saba Rv at FM 864 near Fort McKavett, TX Same River 18.9 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on San Saba River
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II+ Downstream from here (20.6 mi to put-in) FM 1311 to FM 2732 (38.5 miles)
39.1 mi 10 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The San Saba River boat ramp in Menard provides access to a scenic, relatively undeveloped waterway flowing through the northern Edwards Plateau region. The river originates from springs near the Schleicher-Menard county line and flows approximately 100 miles eastward through Menard, Mason, McCulloch, and San Saba Counties before joining the Colorado River. This access point is ideal for paddlers and boaters looking to experience a more natural, less-developed river setting.

This Menard County location serves as a convenient launch point for exploring the upper San Saba. The river in this region tends to be quieter with moderate flow characteristics typical of Hill Country waterways. Paddlers should be prepared for a scenic float with typical obstacles associated with natural river channels. Water conditions can vary seasonally, so checking current flow data from nearby USGS monitoring stations (such as USGS-08144500) is recommended before planning your trip.