Devils River (Texas)
The Devils River in southwestern
The Devils River is considered the most unspoiled river in Texas.[4] Its remote location in a hostile environment limits pollution from human and domestic animal populations. In addition, the river flows underground for part of its journey. As it passes underground, the gravel, sand and limestone scrub the river water clean before it re-emerges some 20 miles (32 km) downstream.
The Devils River Conservancy is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of the Devils River for future generations of Texans and works throughout the basin to promote conservation ethics among landowners and paddlers.
Recreation
Although the river is popular for
Traversing the river
The river itself is 90 miles (140 km) long, but much of the upper half of the river is not suitable for canoeing or kayaking because of a lack of water and limited access. The best part of the river for recreation is about 40 miles (64 km) long and runs from Bakers Crossing to the last drop off point at Lake Amistad. The most common point of entry into the river is Bakers Crossing on
The experience
Part of the appeal of the river is its remote location, the very rugged and rough terrain, and lack of human presence. There are only five visible houses in the first 20 miles (32 km) of river. At about 25 miles (40 km) the Dry Devils River flows into the Devils, and is considered by many to be the halfway point. There are many homes in this point of the river and it's called the Blue Sage Subdivision.
See also
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Devils River
- ^ Devil's River from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ^ "Water Bulletin Number 75: Flow of the Rio Grande and Related Data; From Elephant Butte Dam, New Mexico to the Gulf of Mexico". International Boundary and Water Commission. 2005. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
- ^ "Devils River Protection Campaign, Devils River Conservation Easements". The Nature Conservancy. Archived from the original on 9 January 2009. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Devils River, Texas". Southwest Paddlers. Retrieved 22 July 2010.