According to the Guide to Texas Outside's website, streams and rivers run through 191,000 miles of Texas. There are at least eight rivers running through Texas well suited for canoeing. Some of these rivers offer clean and clear water surrounded by natural landscapes. Canoeing improves strength and conditioning while allowing paddlers to enjoy the outdoors.
Brazos River Canoeing
The Brazos River is one of the longest rivers in Texas. A good spot along it to canoe is the area below the dam of Possum Kingdom Lake. This area is located about 100 miles west of Dallas. The water here runs through the Palo Pinto Mountains. Cliffs and rock formations surround this section of the river. The flow of the water on this part of the river is considered mild to moderate. The water in this area is clean, cool and full of fish.
San Marcos Canoeing
The San Marcos River flows 83.5 miles from San Marcos Springs to the Guadalupe River in Gonzales County. According to the Southwest Paddler's website, the 43.5 miles of the river from Old City Park in San Marcos down to Luling City Park is suitable for canoeing. The website also recommends being careful while canoeing along parts of the river next to dams. Overall, the river is generally easy to navigate for paddlers of all experience levels. Much of the river is lined with trees. The water is usually clean and filled with various wildlife.
Guadalupe River Canoeing
According to the Guide to Texas Outside's website, the Guadalupe River flows 250 miles from Canyon Lake Dam to the Texas coast. A widely known area along it for canoeing is between Canyon Lake Dam and Gruene. Along here paddlers can find clear water with occasional rapids and scenic views. The 20 mile section of the river between Canyon Lake Dam and New Braunfels is often crowded throughout the year with paddlers and people on rafts or tubes.
Neches River Canoeing
The Neches River flows for more than 400 miles through east Texas to Sabine Lake. One paddling trail along the Neches is the Davy Crockett Paddling Trail in Lufkin city. According to the Conservation's Fund's website, the river trail is 9.2 miles and surrounded by the Davy Crockett National Forest. Paddlers along the trail have the opportunity to observe alligators, otters and many species of birds.
Frio River Canoeing
According to Southwest Paddler's website, the Frio Rivers flows from Real County through Garner State Park down to the Three Rivers area in Live Oak County where it intersects with the Atascosa and Nueces Rivers. The area from Concan to the Three Rivers is the section of the river most often paddled. Water in the river is spring-fed thus making it very clean. The water is shallow and flows swiftly at times in some areas.
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