Floating TexasTexas River Directory
Browse the rivers, public access points, and planning guides covered by Floating Texas.
Rivers
Guadalupe River
The Guadalupe River flows through the Texas Hill Country, offering some of the most popular recreational waters in the state. Known for its clear, spring-fed waters and scenic cypress-lined banks, the Guadalupe stretches over 230 miles from its headwaters in Kerr County to San Antonio Bay.
Comal River
The Comal River is the shortest navigable river in Texas, flowing just 2.5 miles from Comal Springs to its confluence with the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels. Despite its short length, it's one of the most popular tubing destinations in the state, known for its crystal-clear, constant-temperature spring water.
San Marcos River
The San Marcos River originates from San Marcos Springs, one of the largest spring systems in Texas. The river maintains a constant temperature of 72°F year-round, making it a popular destination for swimming, tubing, and paddling in the college town of San Marcos.
Frio River
The Frio River lives up to its Spanish name meaning 'cold' with refreshing spring-fed waters that provide relief from Texas summer heat. Flowing through the scenic canyons west of San Antonio, the Frio is a favorite destination for camping, swimming, and tubing.
Access Points
Guadalupe River
- Guadalupe River State Park - swimming, tubing, kayaking
- Gruene River Access - tubing, kayaking, swimming
- Rockin' R River Rides - tubing, kayaking
- Camp Huaco Springs - swimming, tubing, kayaking
- Second Crossing - swimming, kayaking, fishing
- Louise Hays Park - swimming, kayaking, fishing
- Comfort River Crossing - swimming, kayaking, fishing
- River Road - tubing, kayaking, swimming
- Hueco Springs Crossing - swimming, fishing, kayaking
- Cypress Bend Park - swimming, tubing, fishing
Comal River
- Landa Park - swimming, tubing, kayaking
- Prince Solms Park - tubing, swimming
- Garden Street Crossing - tubing, swimming
- Hinman Island Park - swimming, tubing
- Tube Chute & Exit - tubing
San Marcos River
- Rio Vista Park - swimming, kayaking, tubing
- San Marcos City Park - swimming, tubing, fishing
- Sewell Park - swimming, snorkeling
- Lions Club Tube Rental - tubing
- Thompson's Island - swimming, tubing
- Cape's Dam - swimming, kayaking
- Pecan Park (Martindale) - tubing, swimming, camping
Frio River
- Garner State Park - swimming, tubing, kayaking
- Neal's Lodges - swimming, tubing, fishing
- Camp Chalk Bluff - swimming, tubing, camping
- Concan River Access - swimming, tubing, kayaking
- Leakey River Crossing - swimming, kayaking, fishing
- Rio Frio Crossing - swimming, kayaking, fishing
Guides
- What the Pacific Is Telling Us About Summer 2026 in Texas
May 5, 2026
The Pacific is running hot and El Niño is showing up early. Here is what that probably means for the Hill Country rivers between now and Halloween.
- A Weekend on the Frio: Garner State Park, Concan, and the Best Spots in Between
April 17, 2026
Three hours from Austin, four from Houston, and worth every mile. Here's how to spend two days on the Frio without missing the parts that matter.
- When Does Texas Tubing Season Start? A Month-by-Month Guide for 2026
April 10, 2026
April through October on the Hill Country rivers, what to expect each month, and what 2026's El Niño setup is likely to do to the season.
- How to Read a Texas River Gauge: CFS, Gauge Height, and When to Stay Home
April 3, 2026
Two numbers on every gauge: flow and height. Knowing what they mean is the difference between a great Saturday and a story that ends in a helicopter.
- The 5 Best Tubing Access Points on the Guadalupe River
March 27, 2026
From the Gruene crowd to the upstream quiet of the state park, here are the five Guadalupe put-ins worth knowing, and which one to pick on which day.
- Guadalupe vs. Comal vs. San Marcos vs. Frio: Which Texas River Is Right for Your Float?
March 20, 2026
Four Hill Country rivers, four very different days. Here's an honest comparison from somebody who has done all of them, with kids and without.