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Launch Conditions

Use caution

Launch with caution — limited daylight.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Past sunset (8:34 PM)
Water level
3.59 ft

Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.

Live Water Conditions on Blanco River

Updated 14 min ago
Gage Height
3.59ft
Streamflow
8.26cfs

Source: USGS station 08171000Blanco Rv at Wimberley, TX · 2.8 mi from Blanco River

Launch Light & Moon — July 14

local time
First Light
6:12 AM
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Sunset
8:34 PM
Last Light
9:01 PM

New Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.

Location

Quick Facts: Blanco River

Quick facts about Blanco River
LocationSan Marcos, Texas
WaterbodyBlanco River
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates29.894800, -97.900300
HoursCheck on site
CountyHays County

Blanco River is a public boat launch providing access to Blanco River in San Marcos, Texas at coordinates 29.89480, -97.90030. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).

Blanco River is a public boat launch on Blanco River in San Marcos, Hays 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 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.

Related: boat ramp near San Marcos • public launch in Hays County • fishing access on Blanco River • Texas boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blanco River

Is Blanco River free to use?

Yes, Blanco River is a public boat launch with free access in San Marcos, Texas.

What water does Blanco River access?

Blanco River provides boat launch access to Blanco River in San Marcos, Texas.

How do I get to Blanco River?

Blanco River is located at coordinates 29.894800, -97.900300 in San Marcos, Texas. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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