Access Site
TX
Plum Park
City: TX
County: Fayette
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 29.96557993, -97.00453132
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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
Plum Park offers a scenic boat launch on the Colorado River in Fayette County, near the small community of Altair. This access point provides a good starting location for paddlers and boaters looking to explore this major river system. The park is described as a quiet, beautiful spot ideal for day trips, fishing, or overnight camping opportunities.
The Colorado River at this location is a significant waterway with substantial flow—averaging over 2,200 cubic feet per second and moving at roughly 7.75 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for a major river with moderate current and adequate water volume. A popular paddling destination from here is the 18-mile downstream route to the La Grange boat ramp, which makes for a manageable day trip or multi-day excursion for kayakers and canoeists comfortable with river conditions.
Before visiting, check locally for current conditions, parking facilities, and any amenities available at the park. Given the river's size and flow characteristics, this site is best suited for paddlers with some river experience rather than absolute beginners.
The Colorado River at this location is a significant waterway with substantial flow—averaging over 2,200 cubic feet per second and moving at roughly 7.75 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for a major river with moderate current and adequate water volume. A popular paddling destination from here is the 18-mile downstream route to the La Grange boat ramp, which makes for a manageable day trip or multi-day excursion for kayakers and canoeists comfortable with river conditions.
Before visiting, check locally for current conditions, parking facilities, and any amenities available at the park. Given the river's size and flow characteristics, this site is best suited for paddlers with some river experience rather than absolute beginners.