Access Site
TX
FM 969 Bridge
City: Bastrop, TX
County: Bastrop County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 30.16778, -97.40330
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 (2 nearby)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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II
Downstream from here (27.9 mi to put-in)
3. Austin, Below Tom Miller Dam (PnP)
0.0 mi
II
Upstream from here (22.0 mi from take-out)
4. Austin, Below Longhorn Dam (PnP)
0.0 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The FM 969 Bridge crossing provides a convenient boat ramp access point on the Colorado River near Bastrop, approximately 5 miles northwest of town. This site features a concrete boat ramp maintained by Texas Parks and Wildlife, with picnic tables available for users. The access area is located at the intersection of FM 969 and FM 1209, with the ramp on the downstream left side. This location serves both as a put-in for upstream floats and a take-out point for paddlers coming from areas upriver.
The Colorado River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow—averaging 2,220 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 7.75 feet/second. Paddlers should expect moderate current and a river with a 3.2 feet-per-mile gradient typical of this section of Central Texas. The river's substantial size and flow make it suitable for experienced kayakers and canoeists; beginners should be cautious of current conditions. Note that the immediate area around the ramp is restricted to loading and unloading watercraft only, so plan accordingly for your visit.
The Colorado River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow—averaging 2,220 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 7.75 feet/second. Paddlers should expect moderate current and a river with a 3.2 feet-per-mile gradient typical of this section of Central Texas. The river's substantial size and flow make it suitable for experienced kayakers and canoeists; beginners should be cautious of current conditions. Note that the immediate area around the ramp is restricted to loading and unloading watercraft only, so plan accordingly for your visit.
Nearby Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
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