The portion nearer to Austin is urbanized and includes a low-water dam and wastewater treatment discharge near Del Valle. However, just above Webberville the river changes to a rural river with abundant wildlife and vegetation. Overall, this river segment is wide and slow-moving during normal levels with a sand and gravel river bottom. The approximate 5-mile distance from Little Webberville Park to Big Webberville Park makes an excellent short day trip, especially for beginners. While the 16 miles between Big Webberville Park and the FM 969 crossing can be covered in a day, know your abilities before you try it.
Natural campsites are available on several gravel bars and islands.
Campers should clean up their sites and pack away any trash or refuse in order to help preserve the beauty of this region. Note that property along the river front is privately owned. Fishing is excellent for largemouth bass, Guadalupe bass and channel catfish in this section. The area between the Del Valle Bridge and Little Weberville has some large largemouth bass. The many snags in this section attract great numbers of channel catfish.