Colorado

1. Bend to Colorado Bend State Park (15 miles)

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DifficultyI-II
Length14.9 mi
Avg Gradient4 fpm
GaugeColorado Rv Nr San Saba, Tx
Flow Rate as of 42 minutes
149 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedJuly 8, 2015

River Description

Scenic float trip alongside some steep cliffs, with a few light rapids sprinkled throughout.  This is the last stretch of the natural Colorado River before it enters the Highland Lakes system.

Difficulty rating and recommended flow are taken from Texas Whitewater.  Distances and gradient measured using GIS tools in 2015.


River Features

FM 580 Bridge

Distance: 0 mi
FM 580 Bridge

Parking situation is unknown (beta needed.)

Barefoot Fishing Camp

Distance: 4.98 mi
Access Point
Barefoot Fishing Camp

Private campground at river right (fee required)

Sulphur Springs Camp

Distance: 8 mi
Access Point
Sulphur Springs Camp

Private campground at right right (fee required)

Colorado Bend State Park

Distance: 14.9 mi
Take Out
Colorado Bend State Park

Park and take out near the park office (fee required.)


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