Enjoy the Texas Hill Country

This crossing is located just south of Utopia and just west of State Road 187 on the sweet little Sabinal River. The crossing access is at the Utopia Park and you can use the park for a put in point for a six mile paddle trip down to 187. The park also features a nice [...]

Take US Hwy 83 south from Leakey and turn left (east) onto 1120 and that road will take you to two crossings. These crossings are potential swimming or wading spots depending on the water levels, and the second crossing is a good put in for kayaks (~4.5 miles upstream from Garner State Park). Watch out [...]

This crossing with the Guadalupe River has access from both sides of the road down to the water. This could be a good place for wading/fishing and swimming when the water is up. From Sisterdale, head south on 1376 to the river. If the water is not deep enough for you here to go for [...]

There is good access to the water and the parking is OK at this crossing of the Llano River located southwest of Mason. This could be a fun play area when the water is up or you could come here for some wade fishing. You also might be able to use this as a put [...]

This is one in the series of camps and swimming areas on the ever popular Guadalupe River located on River Road outside of New Braunfels. Most of the camps on River Road are pretty popular with the college students and this one is located upstream from Stairstep Rapids, Huaco Springs Rapids and Slumber Falls. The [...]

This crossing is located at the intersection of State Road 165 and CR 405 just east of Blanco. It has good access to a series of impoundments you could use for swimming, but be sure not to go onto anybody’s property. If the water here is not up to your standards, you could drive over [...]

This old-school resort is available for day use and they have cabins located across the street from the 1492 Crossing in Wimberley. They have a few four-plex units and there are different floor plans for the cabins so you will need to contact the owners to see about bedroom and bathroom combinations. You can come [...]

This 13,000-acre ranch is located south of Telegraph and has five miles of river frontage. In addition to wildlife viewing, the ranch offers fishing and kayaking opportunities. Did we mention the five miles of river frontage? The springs really are a sight to behold when they are gushing. Best to call first to make arrangements [...]

Fishing and photo safaris are available at this private 15,000 acre ranch located outside of Hondo. They also allow hunting here so be sure to call and check into available activities. While you are out this way you might want to consider contacting the folks at the Quihi Gun Club to see if there is [...]

This isolated 320-acre Travis County park has about two miles of lake frontage on the banks of Lake Travis. The park is not as heavily used as some of the other parks on the lake and it offers primitive camping, swimming, fishing and there is a shaded campground located along a bluff. There is a [...]