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.
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Today's read
Flow is in the preferred range for this gauge. Conditions look favorable, but still check weather and access point rules before heading out.
Perfect
Updated Jul 23, 4:05 PM
Flow
337 cfs
Height
4.22 ft
Updated
Jul 23, 4:05 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, 4:05 PM
Flow
575 cfs
Height
2.14 ft
Acceptable
Updated Jul 23, 4:05 PM
Flow
337 cfs
Height
4.22 ft
Ideal conditions
Updated Jul 23, 3:00 PM
Flow
973 cfs
Height
4.55 ft
Acceptable
Updated Jul 23, 3:50 PM
Flow
151 cfs
Height
4.69 ft
Solid conditions
Updated Jul 23, 4:00 PM
Flow
276 cfs
Height
2.28 ft
Great conditions
Updated Jul 23, 3:15 PM
Flow
501 cfs
Height
12.01 ft
Minor imperfections
Watch for submerged obstacles during high water. Always check current conditions before heading out. Strong swimmers only in faster sections.
Peak tubing season is May through September. Spring-fed sections stay cool year-round. Water levels are typically highest in spring after rains.
State park offering 4 miles of river frontage with designated swimming areas, picnic facilities, and hiking trails. One of the best family-friendly access points on the upper Guadalupe.
Popular river access point near historic Gruene, Texas. Multiple outfitters offer tube rentals and shuttle services for floating to New Braunfels.
One of the most popular tubing outfitters on the Guadalupe. Offers tube rentals, shuttles, and a convenient put-in location for the classic Gruene to New Braunfels float.
Private campground with direct river access on a scenic stretch of the Guadalupe. Day use and camping available with tube rentals on site.
Popular local access point on the Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake dam. Known for good swimming holes and as a kayak put-in point.
Kerrville's largest public park, with several acres of riverfront access on the upper Guadalupe. Walking paths, picnic areas, and a popular swimming hole right in town.
Public access in the Hill Country town of Comfort, where Cypress Creek meets the Guadalupe. Quieter than downstream stretches with shaded swimming holes and good kayak put-in.
The famous tubing corridor below Canyon Lake Dam. Multiple outfitters line River Road offering tube rentals, shuttles, and put-in access for floats toward Sattler and beyond.
Low-water crossing on Hueco Springs Loop near New Braunfels. Popular spot for swimming, fishing, and accessing a calmer stretch of the Guadalupe upstream of Gruene.
City park along the Guadalupe in New Braunfels, near the historic Faust Street Bridge. Common take-out point for tubing trips that started near Gruene.
TPWD-certified paddling trails on the Guadalupe River.
Gonzales, TX
10.9 mi - 2 access pts
Spring Branch
5.3 mi - 2 access pts
Cuero
13.9 mi - 3 access pts
Gonzales, TX
2.6 mi - 1 access pt
Spring Branch to the dam at Canyon Lake
9.9 mi - 3 access pts
Seadrift
18.9 mi - 4 access pts
Seguin
4.1 mi - 2 access pts
Seguin
3.7 mi - 1 access pt
Nursery, TX
13 mi - 4 access pts
Victoria, TX
6.3 mi - 2 access pts
Victoria, TX
1.6 mi - 3 access pts
Victoria, TX
4.2 mi - 2 access pts
Kerrville, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Seguin
Floating Texas