Guadalupe River Recreation Information

River Status: OPEN

Open during the warm months for daily recreation, the Guadalupe River is a rugged body of water that originates from flows out of Canyon Lake. The headwaters spring up near Kerrville, flowing through the Texas Hill Country, eventually landing in Canyon Lake. The information on this page is provided for the Guadalupe River within New Braunfels city limits. Information for the Guadalupe River in Comal County is available at the Water Oriented Recreation District. Below you will find River Rules & Regulations, Hours of Operation, Parking Information, and a list of River Outfitters & Access Points.

Guadalupe River Rules & Regulations

No disposable containers - Quick Reference Chart Download
No glass
No foam containers
No littering
Life jackets are recommended for weak swimmers and children under eight - available at your River Outfitter.
No volume drinking devices
No containers under 5 fluid oz.
Noise devices may not be audible beyond 50 feet
No jumping from bridges, dams, or trees
Coolers must have a locking mechanism on the lid (zipper, Velcro, latch, cord) with a maximum size of 30 quarts and 1 cooler per person
Vessels on the rivers may not be over 18 feet in length
Limit of two tubes per person

Guadalupe River Hours and Parking

Hours of Operation: The Guadalupe River is currently open for recreation. The entrance and exit access points are open daily from 6 a.m. to midnight.

Parking: River Outfitters typically have on-site or no charge parking with shuttle services provided.

Resident River Passes are available with proof of residency at the Parks Office. City Parking and access fees apply between May 1st and Labor Day, 8AM-7PM.

Guadalupe River Tubing Outfitters

A River Outfitter is your one-stop shop for enjoying our waterways. They are available to answer any of your river-related questions or concerns. Typically, their prices range from $15-$22 and include your shuttle, tube rental, and fees. More information available at www.TubeInNewBraunfels.com

Bull Frog Tubing - (830) 625-7772
Gruene River Company - (830) 625-2800
Rockin' R River Rides - (800) 553-5628

Guadalupe River Access Points

The following public entrance and exit access points are open daily from 6 a.m. to midnight.

River Acres Park
Cypress Bend Park

Guadalupe River Recreation Thresholds - View Current Flow Rate

Flow	River Status
100 - 500 cfs	Recreational flow - all activities are available
500 - 750 cfs	All activities are available - caution to swimmers; Life Jacket required for all persons under 8.
750 - 1000 cfs	Tubing questionable - use extreme caution; Life Jackets required for all people.
1000 - 3000 cfs	No tubing - raft and kayak trips only
3000 cfs +	Guided trips only - check with local river outfitters for their policies

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