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The Nueces River (/ nj u ˈ eɪ s ɪ s / new-AY-siss; Spanish: Río Nueces, IPA: [ˈri.o ˈnweses]) is a river in the U.S. state of Texas, about 315 miles (507 km) long. [1] It drains a region in central and southern Texas southeastward into the Gulf of Mexico. It is the southernmost major river in Texas northeast of the Rio Grande.
The water, fresh and infused with ozone, even smelled amazing, like a crashing wave at the beach, minus the salt. I wanted to know if the main channel of the Nueces River, about 20 miles south of its headwaters, was as clear, clean, and dreamy to swim in as the neighboring Frio and Devils rivers.
Flowing through limestone bluffs of the Edwards Plateau, the Nueces is one of the most scenic river trips in Texas. In the Upper Nueces, there are many spring-fed creeks along the way that feed the Nueces to maintain steady flows.
The Nueces River rises in two forks in north central Edwards County and northwestern Real County (at 29°56' N, 100°00' W) and follows a southerly and southeasterly course of 315 miles to its mouth on Nueces Bay (at 27°50' N, 97°29' W).
Here, the Nueces River finds its voice: a convergence of forks, prongs, creeks, and springs that begin their last odyssey to the Gulf of Mexico as one. A deep, abiding beauty is tucked within this river valley, and lying at its heart is the unassuming community of Camp Wood.
Nestled Along the Crystal Clear, Spring Fed Nueces River. Located just 15 minutes outside of Uvalde, we are the perfect place for you to unplug and unwind. Come out for the day or book an overnight trip.
The river. Running through the heart of the property, the turquoise waters of the Nueces river provide ample opportunities for additional watersport adventures, or for relaxation. Enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, and cliff jumping in the river, as well as firepits, pavilions, and basketball / pickleball courts along the shore.
Enjoy this 4.3 mile stretch of the Nueces River for a closer, more relaxed view of nature, including a variety of birds, turtles, and fish.
The Nueces Basin occupies a relatively arid region of Texas, resulting in the third lowest value of average annual watershed yield among major river basins of Texas. Apparently in reference to pecan trees growing on its banks, the basin's namesake river was called Rio de las Nueces, "River of Nuts," by early Spanish explorers.
The Nueces River. Our river. The river that flows through Hazel Bazemore Park. The river that empties into the Nueces Bay via Nueces Delta Preserve. But where does it come from? From Texas Highways Magazine: