Devils River State Natural Area

"The hot and arid landscape of West Texas's Chihuahua Desert is not ideal for water recreation. But enterprising travelers can find fun and refreshing activities out on the water if they know where to look. Big Bend National Park is an obvious candidate for boating-based activities. Thanks to its prime location along the Rio Grande, Big Bend offers fun river trips as a much-needed respite from the Texas heat. But when it comes to fun out on the water, no Chihuahua Desert location exceeds the underrated Devils River State Natural Area. As famous as Big Bend's Rio Grande is, the epic Devils River has the best options for rafting, paddling, and swimming anywhere in West Texas."