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River Access and Conservation Areas
Leased Public Access
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has signed 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.
Leased Areas by River Basin
Visit the links below for directions, details and any limitations on the use of individual sites.
Brazos River - downstream from Lake Whitney | See map
Colorado River - downstream from Lady Bird Lake
Devils River
- Paddle-in campsites near State Natural Area
Guadalupe River
Llano River
- South Llano at County Road 150, Junction
- 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
Lower Nueces River - near Corpus Christi
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.