Data Disclaimer: Water level data is provided by USGS and NOAA for informational purposes only. Verify conditions on-site before any water activities. Learn more
Access Site TX

Spicewood Creek

Colorado River

Source: texas_parks_and_wildlife_department Updated 1 year ago

Sign in to Monitor
City: TX
County: San Saba
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 31.01820154, -98.44674036
2H93+78 Tow, TX, USA
Air Temp: --
Location
Get Directions
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Colorado Rv near San Saba, TX Same River 15.5 mi away
View Gauge
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Colorado River
4 runs (2 nearby)
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
I-II Take-out at this location 1. Bend to Colorado Bend State Park (15 miles)
14.9 mi 4 ft/mi
V Downstream from here (17.5 mi to put-in) 2. Lake Buchanan Spillway: Lake Buchanan Dam to S.H. 29 (1.3 miles)
1.6 mi 79 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II 68 mi away 3. Austin, Below Tom Miller Dam (PnP)
0.0 mi
II 73 mi away 4. Austin, Below Longhorn Dam (PnP)
0.0 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Spicewood Creek provides access to the Colorado River, a major waterway with significant flow (averaging 2,220 cubic feet per second) and moderate current. This section of the river flows through scenic canyon lands with relatively slow-moving water suitable for paddling both upstream and downstream. Paddlers should be aware that the Colorado River maintains an average velocity of 7.75 feet per second and has a 3.2 ft/mile gradient, so conditions can vary with seasonal flows and dam releases upstream—checking current conditions before launching is recommended.

The access point is located in San Saba County in central Texas, approximately 1.5 miles north of Spicewood via local roads. Note that gate code access may be required for this site. The Colorado River is a substantial stream (8th order, draining 27,684 square miles), making it suitable for various watercraft from kayaks and canoes to larger motorboats depending on water levels. When planning your visit, contact local authorities or recreation management for current access requirements, gate codes, and any applicable fees or donations.