YOUTH GROUP SPECIALS
Youth and the outdoors are incredibly important to us here at the Bastrop River Co. That’s why we offer special rates for scout troops and youth groups. We take extra care when assisting a scout leader or youth director to plan a paddling excursion for their youngsters.
RATES
Day Trips
| El Camino Trail – 6 miles – 2 to 3 hrs | |
| Solo Kayak | $40 |
| Canoe or Tandem Kayak | $70 |
| Wilbarger Trail – 14 miles – 5 to 8 hrs | |
| Solo Kayak | $45 |
| Canoe or Tandem Kayak | $90 |
Overnight Camping Trips
| 1 night | |
| Solo Kayak | $50 |
| Canoe | $100 |
| 2 nights | |
| Solo Kayak | $60 |
| Canoe | $120 |
Longer trip options available.
Complete the form below to get started. We will help you plan your trip from beginning to end. Need a place to camp the night before you launch? We can help you find a place.
EL CAMINO PADDLING TRAIL
Half Day – 2 to 4 hours
The El Camino Real paddling trail is a great introductory experience to kayaking or canoeing on slow moving water. The check-in process is quick and easy. You launch right from our location inside Fisherman’s Park and spend two to four hours on the water until you arrive at your exit, the Colorado River Refuge.
Put In: Bastrop River Co / Fisherman’s Park
Total River Miles = 6
Take Out: Colorado River Refuge
Trail Map
WILBARGER OVERNIGHT CAMPING
Two Days – One Night Camping
Most Popular
This trip begins with a 20 minute shuttle ride up to the put in and ends right back in Bastrop at our location. This is a great introductory canoe camping trip. The total trip is 14 miles broken up as 8 miles on day one and 6 miles on day two. Depending on group size, shuttle arrangements may vary. But we’ll work all that out in advance.
Put In: Utley Bridge on FM 969
Total River Miles = 14
Take Out: Fisherman’s Park, Bastrop
Trail Map
WILBARGER PADDLING TRAIL
Full Day – 6 to 8 Hours
This trip is not for beginners. The Wilbarger trail can be a challenging full day on the water for those looking to cover a lot of miles. Although there are no rapids or portages, slow water conditions and strong southern head winds can make for a long day of paddling. Very commonly done as a 2 day camping trip or for training scouts who are preparing for big water adventures such as the Northern Tier.
Put In: Utley Bridge on FM 969
Total River Miles = 14
Take out: Bastrop River Co / Fisherman’s Park
Trail Map
GARFIELD OVERNIGHT CAMPING
Three Days – Two Nights Camping
This is the perfect trip for groups looking for an extended 2 night canoe camping adventure. The total trip is 30 miles broken up as 10 miles on day one, 14 on day two, and 6 on day three. Depending on group size, shuttle arrangements may vary. But we’ll work all that out in advance.
Put In: Big Webberville Park
Total River Miles = 30
Take Out: Bastrop River Co / Fisherman’s Park
Trail Map
SMITHVILLE OVERNIGHT CAMPING
Two Days – One Night Camping
This trip can be done as a either 20 or 26 miles depending where you start from (Fisherman’s Park or the Colorado River Refuge). Either way, you will camp at Duckhead Island and end up at Hwy 95 boat ramp in Smithville. Not recommended for larger groups. The campsite is not big enough for groups over about 20 to 30.
Put In #1: Bastrop River Co / Fisherman’s Park
Total River Miles = 26
Put In #2: Colorado River Refuge
Total River Miles = 20
Take Out: Hwy 95 Bridge in Smithville
Trail Map