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South Sulphur River

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Why you'll love it

45.0 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
198 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
198 cfs
Average current
1.0 ft/s
Gradient
4.2 ft/mi
Drainage area
219 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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South Sulphur River

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About this water

South Sulphur River is a 45-mile paddling stretch near Commerce, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 198 cfs and a gradient of about 4.2 feet per mile.

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Middle Sulphur River

~8 min drive

Middle Sulphur River is a 28-mile paddling stretch near Commerce, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 99 cfs and a gradient of about 5.4 feet per mile.

Lone Pine Boat Ramp

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Cowleech Fork Sabine River

~16 min drive

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Mallard Park Boat Ramp

~50 min drive

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East Caddo Creek

~27 min drive

East Caddo Creek is a 29-mile paddling stretch near Greenville, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 72 cfs and a gradient of about 6.6 feet per mile.

Rains County Ramp

~54 min drive

Rains County Ramp is a boat launch in Texas.

West Caddo Creek

~32 min drive

West Caddo Creek is a 34-mile paddling stretch near Caddo Mills, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 128 cfs and a gradient of about 5.6 feet per mile.

West Fork Landing

~55 min drive

West Fork Landing is a boat launch in Texas.

Indian Creek

~35 min drive

Indian Creek is a 16-mile paddling stretch near Blue Ridge, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 133 cfs and a gradient of about 7.5 feet per mile.

East Lake Davy Crockett Boating Site

~56 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Texas.