Devils River
Val Verde Co. · 45 mi · Class I–III
10.7CFS/ 2.60 ft
Below Optimal
Stable
Optimal: 100–800 CFS · USGS #08449100
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45 mi
Length
Class I–III
Difficulty
100–800 cfs
Optimal
240 cfs
Avg Flow
216 cfs
Hist. Median
#08449100
USGS Gauge
Devils River State Natural Area · Texas Conservation Priority

The most pristine river in Texas — a spring-fed limestone canyon so remote and undeveloped that it looks much as it did 10,000 years ago. The Devils River runs crystal clear through Val Verde County, fed entirely by springs from the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer. Access is extremely limited, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department restricts daily launches to protect the fragile ecosystem.

Trip sections
Baker Crossing to Dolan Falls — 22 mi, remote limestone canyon
Dolan Falls to Lake Amistad — 23 mi, lower canyon, Class I–II
Outfitters
Devils River State Natural Area
TPWD permit required, limited daily access
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Data Quality

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