Access Site
TX
FM 950 Bridge
State: Texas
County: Colorado
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 29.45363, -96.39622
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Colorado River
4 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
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The FM 950 Bridge provides pedestrian access to the Colorado River on its southeast corner in Colorado County. A dirt path leads down to the river's steep banks, with river access on your left as you paddle downstream. This access point is managed by TxDOT and offers a convenient put-in location for kayakers and canoeists exploring this section of the river.
The Colorado River at this location is a major waterway with substantial flow, averaging 2,220 cubic feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for a river with a moderate gradient (3.2 ft/mile average) and average velocity of 7.75 feet/second. The site is situated approximately 4 miles upstream of the Highway 95 TPWD boat ramp and 5 miles from the access area at Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park in Smithville, making it a good reference point for planning multi-access trips. Parking is available at the site, though specific amenities and current conditions should be verified before your visit.
The Colorado River at this location is a major waterway with substantial flow, averaging 2,220 cubic feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for a river with a moderate gradient (3.2 ft/mile average) and average velocity of 7.75 feet/second. The site is situated approximately 4 miles upstream of the Highway 95 TPWD boat ramp and 5 miles from the access area at Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park in Smithville, making it a good reference point for planning multi-access trips. Parking is available at the site, though specific amenities and current conditions should be verified before your visit.