Floating TexasFrio River
About 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.
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Fair on the Frio River
ConcanWater is low. Expect scraping, walking, and limited floating unless you know the section well.
Fair
Updated Sep 7, 4:00 AM
Flow
94 cfs
Height
3.77 ft
Updated
Sep 7, 4:00 AM
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Current Conditions
Flow is measured in cubic feet per second (cfs) — how much water is moving past each gauge.
Concan
Updated Sep 7, 4:00 AM
Flow
94.3 cfs
Height
3.77 ft
Usable but not ideal
Uvalde
Updated Sep 7, 3:30 AM
Flow
0 cfs
Height
0.95 ft
Essentially dry
Derby
Updated Sep 7, 3:30 AM
Flow
0 cfs
Height
-0.56 ft
Essentially dry
Safety Notes
Water levels can change rapidly after rain upstream. Some sections are rocky - water shoes recommended. Flash flooding is possible in the canyon.
Seasonal Info
Best visited May through September. The Frio can run low in late summer during drought. Winter camping is popular but swimming is cold.
Access Points (6)
Garner State Park
Iconic Texas state park on the Frio River, famous for its summer dances and crystal-clear swimming holes. Offers camping, hiking, and some of the best river access on the Frio.
Neal's Lodges
Historic vacation resort on the Frio River operating since 1926. Day use and cabin rentals available with extensive river frontage and swimming areas.
Camp Chalk Bluff
Family-friendly resort on the upper Frio River near Leakey. Features a private swimming area, camping, and cabins with beautiful canyon scenery.
Concan River Access
The tiny town of Concan is the heart of Frio River recreation. Multiple resorts, tube rentals, and public access points serve this popular stretch of river.
Leakey River Crossing
The town of Leakey offers access to the upper Frio River with a scenic low-water crossing. Less crowded than Concan with good swimming and kayak put-in options.
Rio Frio Crossing
Public crossing in the small Hill Country community of Rio Frio, midway between Leakey and Garner State Park. Quieter, scenic stretch of river surrounded by cypress trees and bluffs.
Nearby Cities
Concan, Uvalde, San Antonio