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.
Heat Advisory — Llano, Burnet, Val Verde + 23 more counties
Hot temperatures expected. Bring extra water and sun protection — through Thu 8:00 PM.
Through Thu 8:00 PM · Source: National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112. * WHERE...Rest of South-Central Texas * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory — Real County
Hot temperatures expected. Bring extra water and sun protection — through Thu 8:00 PM.
Through Thu 8:00 PM · Source: National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112. * WHERE...Real County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today's read
The river is running high and faster than casual floating conditions. Experienced paddlers should use caution; tubing is not the right call.
Fair
Updated Jul 23, 4:00 PM
Flow
865 cfs
Height
5.10 ft
Updated
Jul 23, 4:00 PM
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Flow is measured in cubic feet per second (cfs) — how much water is moving past each gauge.
Updated Jul 23, 4:00 PM
Flow
865 cfs
Height
5.1 ft
Marginal conditions
Updated Jul 23, 3:30 PM
Flow
173 cfs
Height
3.71 ft
Minor imperfections
Updated Jul 23, 3:30 PM
Flow
907 cfs
Height
3.54 ft
Solid conditions
Water levels can change rapidly after rain upstream. Some sections are rocky - water shoes recommended. Flash flooding is possible in the canyon.
Best visited May through September. The Frio can run low in late summer during drought. Winter camping is popular but swimming is cold.
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.
Historic vacation resort on the Frio River operating since 1926. Day use and cabin rentals available with extensive river frontage and swimming areas.
Family-friendly resort on the upper Frio River near Leakey. Features a private swimming area, camping, and cabins with beautiful canyon scenery.
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.
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.
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.
Concan, Uvalde, San Antonio
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