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    It's always fun to stop by Markum Lake Number 2. You're sure to run into some wonderful people from Waco here, and La Quinta Inn and Suites Woodway is a delightful place to get some rest. This lake is so wonderful. Why not take a look at Taylor Lake Dam while you're here. During the summer here at Markum Lake Number 2, high temperatures generally reach the 90's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 70's. For the period of the wintertime highs are generally  
   in the 50's, and overnight lows in the 30's for Markum Lake Number 2.
This lake is so wonderful. Good hiking is available along the Lake Whitney State Park Hiking Trail; you can stay the night at Towkaw Falls RV Park. If you don’t have a problem getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Childress Creek, and if you need a location to stay Best Western Velkommen is a delightful choice. There's good hiking along the Cameron Park Hike and Bike Trail.
 
               You'll need more than a day to look at everything Markum Lake Number 2 has to offer, you can camp at Brazos River RV Park.
Cottonwood Creek is a nice site to have a look at; not far from Markum Lake Number 2 you'll locate Taylor Lake which is a pretty lake. From a precipitation point of view Markum Lake Number 2 is a relatively normal spot; the month with most of the rain is May; January on the other hand is the driest. This location is unbeatable, just look at all the exciting things to do next to Markum Lake Number 2. Whitewater paddling is nice on Hog Creek, and since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always stop at nearby Markum Lake Number 1.

 
Best Western Velkommen, Clifton
15 miles away
Stay at this recently built Clifton hotel situated in the Norwegian capital of Texas and offering guests exceptional service. The Best Western Velkommen in Clifton is close to recreational activitie...

La Quinta Inn and Suites Woodway, Woodway
17 miles away
Conveniently located near State Highway 6 and Loop 340, the La Quinta Inn & Suites Woodway is just outside of Waco, TX, your half-way stop between Dallas and Austin and the perfect place to relax. We...

Current weather conditions at Markum Lake Number 2, Bosque County, Texas
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Local climate location: WHITNEY DAM 16 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 31.70833
Longitude: -97.38167

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These outdoors activities are available near Markum Lake Number 2.
 Hotels Near Markum Lake Number 2:
Best Western Velkommen, Clifton, 15 miles away
La Quinta Inn and Suites Woodway, Woodway, 17 miles away
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Waco/Woodway, Woodway, 18 miles away
Super 8 Waco/Mall area TX, Waco, 18 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Woodway (Waco), Tx, Woodway, 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Markum Lake Number 2:
Towkaw Falls RV Park, Crawford, 8 miles away
Brazos River RV Park, Waco, 9 miles away
Quail Crossing RV Park, Woodway, 10 miles away
The Safari RV Resort and Campground, Clifton, 10 miles away
 Whitewater Near Markum Lake Number 2:
Childress Creek, Bosque McLennan CountyCounty, 2 miles away
      Class II-III - 17 miles long (Cayote to FM 2490)
Hog Creek, McLennan CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class II - 13 miles long (Patton Church to Speegleville Road)
Middle Bosque River, McLennan CountyCounty, 11 miles away
      Class II-III - 7 miles long (Crawford to FM 3047)
 Trails Near Markum Lake Number 2:
Lake Whitney State Park Hiking Trail, Hill County, 13 miles away
Cameron Park Hike and Bike Trail, McLennan County, 17 miles away
 Lakes Near Markum Lake Number 2:
Markum Lake Number 1, Bosque CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Taylor Lake, Bosque CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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Hog Creek
Speegleville Road is not a good takeout point. A better trip would start from the low water crossing at Shiloh Baptist Church about 1 mi north of Hwy 185. Go all the way down to Lake Waco, cross the lake NE for 1 mi and take out at the City of Woodway Park at the end of Estates Dr. Total River distance is 12 miles. Water has to be 100-200cfs or better to be navigable upstream of the private road bridge on McLennan Crossing Rd which is 3.5 miles up from the mouth of Hog Creek at Lake Waco. Springtime fishing is good for white bass, largemouth bass, and crappie from McLennan Crossing Bridge to Lake Waco along Hog Creek....

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