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River Access and Conservation Areas
Leased Public Access
In an urbanizing state with limited public lands, accessing the outdoors can be a tough task. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and some private landowners are working together to fix this problem by signing lease agreements that allow public river access across private land. Anglers and paddlers may use these leased areas for fishing and launching kayaks, canoes or other non-motorized boats.
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Leased Areas by River Basin
Visit the links below for directions, details and any limitations on the use of individual sites.
Blanco River
- John Knox Ranch River Access - South bank of the Blanco River in Hays County | See map
Brazos River
- Brazos Outdoor Center - downstream from Lake Granbury | See map
- Dick's Canoes - downstream from Lake Whitney | See map
- Spivey Crossing RV Park - downstream from Lake Whitney | See map
- Brazos River Nature Center - located in Gholson, Texas | See map
Colorado River - downstream from Lady Bird Lake
Devils River
- Paddle-in campsites near State Natural Area
Guadalupe River
Llano River
- Main stem Llano at Pete's Pecan Patch
- Main stem Llano at Maso-Llan Road
- Main stem Llano at Castell Crossing
- Main stem Llano at HR Seventh Heaven
- Main stem Llano at Kingsland Slab RV Park
- South Llano River at County Road 150
- South Llano River at Cupgrass
Neches River - upstream from Lake Palestine
Sabine River - near Carthage
San Marcos River
Note: Some public access leases have expired, but commercial access may still be available. If you are looking for a site no longer listed here, please e-mail John Botros for contact information.
River Access and Conservation Areas are currently funded by a combination of sources including donations from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, a grant award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Sport Fish Restoration Program, and sales of the Texas Rivers Conservation License Plate. Download our fact sheet for more information on this program and how landowners can participate.