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Access Site TX

US218 Bridge

Pedernales River • Flat Creek

Source: texas_parks_and_wildlife_department Updated 1 year ago

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City: TX
County: Blanco
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 30.29153000, -98.40128000
7HRX+M8 Pedernales River Picnic Area, 619 US-281, Johnson City, TX 78636, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Pedernales Rv near Johnson City, TX Same River 0.1 mi away
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Pedernales Rv near Fredericksburg, TX Same River 28.4 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Pedernales River
4 runs
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-IV(V) Put-in at this location 2. Johnson City to Pedernales Falls SP (20 miles)
20.3 mi 16 ft/mi
II-IV Take-out at this location 1. Hye to Johnson City (16.7 miles)
16.6 mi 16 ft/mi
III-V Downstream from here (10.0 mi to put-in) Pedernales Falls (3.9 miles)
3.8 mi 50 ft/mi
I-II Downstream from here (11.2 mi to put-in) 3. Pedernales Falls SP to Reimers Ranch (14.7 miles)
14.7 mi 6 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The US 218 Bridge provides public access to the Pedernales River in Blanco County near Johnson City. This is a convenient launching point for kayakers and canoeists looking to paddle this scenic Hill Country waterway. The access area offers an easy launch setup suitable for smaller watercraft and is well-suited for day trips and recreational paddling.

The Pedernales River in this area features dammed sections ideal for calmer paddling and short floats, making it accessible for paddlers of various skill levels. The location is near the Johnson City Water Sports Area and close to local amenities, including proximity to Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park for those combining water recreation with sightseeing. The site supports fishing, picnicking, and swimming opportunities in addition to paddling, making it a versatile recreation destination for the central Texas region.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park Located within