Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:07 PM)
- Water level
- 3.17 ft
- Tide
- 2.356 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8779280 — Realitos Peninsula · 18.7 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Arroyo Colorado
Updated 29 min agoSource: USGS station 08474118 — Cameron Co Ditch 2 at FM 1847 nr Los Fresnos, TX · 14.6 mi from Arroyo Colorado
Launch Light & Moon — October 10
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Arroyo Colorado
| Location | Rio Hondo, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Arroyo Colorado |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.239300, -97.586100 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cameron County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Arroyo Colorado is a public boat launch providing access to Arroyo Colorado in Rio Hondo, Texas at coordinates 26.23930, -97.58610. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Arroyo Colorado is a public boat launch on Arroyo Colorado in Rio Hondo, Cameron County, Texas. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arroyo Colorado
Is Arroyo Colorado free to use?
Yes, Arroyo Colorado is a public boat launch with free access in Rio Hondo, Texas.
What water does Arroyo Colorado access?
Arroyo Colorado provides boat launch access to Arroyo Colorado in Rio Hondo, Texas.
How do I get to Arroyo Colorado?
Arroyo Colorado is located at coordinates 26.239300, -97.586100 in Rio Hondo, Texas. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Arroyo Colorado includes 6 other public boat ramps within 9.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.