City: TX
County: Cameron
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 25.95847000, -97.20444000
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
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+
432 mi away
7. Lower Canyons: La Linda to Dryden Crossing (83.5 miles)
84.3 mi
5 ft/mi
I-II
455 mi away
5. San Vicente & Hot Springs Canyon: Solis Landing to Rio Grande Village (19 miles)
19.4 mi
I-II
455 mi away
6. Rio Grande Village to La Linda (34.5 miles)
34.6 mi
4 ft/mi
II
460 mi away
4. Mariscal Canyon: Talley to Solis Landing (10 miles)
10.2 mi
12 ft/mi
II(III)
493 mi away
3. Santa Elena Canyon: Lajitas to Santa Elena Canyon River Access (20 miles)
20.6 mi
7 ft/mi
II+
508 mi away
2. Colorado Canyon: Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas (21 miles)
21.2 mi
6 ft/mi
II-III
527 mi away
1. Hoodoos: Redford to Colorado Canyon (15.75 miles)
16.0 mi
6 ft/mi
III
918 mi away
08. Otowi Bridge to Cochiti Reservoir
22.3 mi
II
926 mi away
06. Taos Junction Bridge to Quartzite River Access
6.6 mi
III-IV
927 mi away
05. John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge (Lower Taos Box)
15.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
926 mi away
07. Quartzite River Access to County Line River Access
4.4 mi
12 ft/mi
II-III
936 mi away
04. Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge
8.4 mi
12 ft/mi
V
942 mi away
03. Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail
7.8 mi
69 ft/mi
II-IV
946 mi away
02. Lee Trail to Chiflo Campground
9.9 mi
47 ft/mi
II-III
954 mi away
01. Lobatos Bridge(Colorado) to Lee Trail
24.0 mi
5 ft/mi
II
954 mi away
08. Lobatos Bridge to Lee Trail
21.0 mi
7 ft/mi
I-II
968 mi away
07. Lasauses to Lobatos Bridge
20.0 mi
3 ft/mi
II
980 mi away
06. Alamosa to Lasauses
20.1 mi
15 ft/mi
II
1,026 mi away
05. South Fork to Del Norte
20.9 mi
17 ft/mi
II-III+
1,039 mi away
04. Wagon Wheel Gap to South Fork
11.4 mi
21 ft/mi
II-III
1,050 mi away
03. Creede to Wagon Wheel Gap
10.2 mi
II-III
1,058 mi away
02. Box Canyon to Creede
23.7 mi
24 ft/mi
III-IV
1,065 mi away
01. Box Canyon (CO)
8.1 mi
38 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Water Body**
Tarpon Bend Drive provides public boat ramp access to the Rio Grande in Cameron County, Texas. The Rio Grande is a major river that forms the international border between the United States and Mexico, offering paddlers and boaters access to a substantial waterway.
**What to Expect**
This ramp accommodates a variety of watercraft, including kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats. As with any access site, conditions can vary seasonally and due to weather or maintenance needs. It's recommended to contact local authorities before your visit to confirm the ramp is open and accessible, as closures may occur that aren't reported in real time.
**Planning Your Visit**
Before launching, familiarize yourself with Rio Grande conditions and any local regulations specific to this border area. Bring appropriate safety equipment for your vessel type, and consider paddling with others, especially if you're unfamiliar with the area.
Tarpon Bend Drive provides public boat ramp access to the Rio Grande in Cameron County, Texas. The Rio Grande is a major river that forms the international border between the United States and Mexico, offering paddlers and boaters access to a substantial waterway.
**What to Expect**
This ramp accommodates a variety of watercraft, including kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats. As with any access site, conditions can vary seasonally and due to weather or maintenance needs. It's recommended to contact local authorities before your visit to confirm the ramp is open and accessible, as closures may occur that aren't reported in real time.
**Planning Your Visit**
Before launching, familiarize yourself with Rio Grande conditions and any local regulations specific to this border area. Bring appropriate safety equipment for your vessel type, and consider paddling with others, especially if you're unfamiliar with the area.