Floating TexasGuadalupe River
About 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.
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Good on the Guadalupe River
New BraunfelsWater is below ideal but still usable in places. Expect shallow spots, slower sections, and some walking depending on your route.
Good
Updated Oct 23, 2:45 AM
Flow
134 cfs
Height
1.99 ft
Updated
Oct 23, 2:45 AM
Trends
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Current Conditions
Flow is measured in cubic feet per second (cfs) — how much water is moving past each gauge.
Kerrville
Updated Oct 23, 2:35 AM
Flow
33.3 cfs
Height
1.11 ft
Marginal conditions
Comfort
Updated Oct 23, 2:35 AM
Flow
78.4 cfs
Height
3.27 ft
Acceptable
Spring Branch
Updated Oct 23, 2:00 AM
Flow
83.3 cfs
Height
2.32 ft
Usable but not ideal
Sattler
Updated Oct 23, 2:35 AM
Flow
103 cfs
Height
4.45 ft
Usable but not ideal
New Braunfels
Updated Oct 23, 2:45 AM
Flow
134 cfs
Height
1.99 ft
Above average
Seguin
Updated Oct 23, 2:15 AM
Flow
130 cfs
Height
11.19 ft
Marginal conditions
Safety Notes
Watch for submerged obstacles during high water. Always check current conditions before heading out. Strong swimmers only in faster sections.
Seasonal Info
Peak tubing season is May through September. Spring-fed sections stay cool year-round. Water levels are typically highest in spring after rains.
Access Points (10)
Guadalupe River State Park
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.
Gruene River Access
Popular river access point near historic Gruene, Texas. Multiple outfitters offer tube rentals and shuttle services for floating to New Braunfels.
Rockin' R River Rides
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.
Camp Huaco Springs
Private campground with direct river access on a scenic stretch of the Guadalupe. Day use and camping available with tube rentals on site.
Second Crossing
Popular local access point on the Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake dam. Known for good swimming holes and as a kayak put-in point.
Louise Hays Park
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.
Comfort River Crossing
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.
River Road
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.
Hueco Springs Crossing
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.
Cypress Bend Park
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.
Official Paddling Trails (12)
TPWD-certified paddling trails on the Guadalupe River.
Come and Take It
Gonzales, TX
10.9 mi - 2 access pts
Guadalupe River State Park
Spring Branch
5.3 mi - 2 access pts
Guadalupe Valley
Cuero
13.9 mi - 3 access pts
Independence
Gonzales, TX
2.6 mi - 1 access pt
Nichol's Landing
Spring Branch to the dam at Canyon Lake
9.9 mi - 3 access pts
Seadrift
Seadrift
18.9 mi - 4 access pts
Seguin Paddling Trail - Lake Nolte/Meadow Lake
Seguin
4.1 mi - 2 access pts
Seguin Paddling Trail - Lake Seguin
Seguin
3.7 mi - 1 access pt
Victoria Paddling Trail - Chisholm Trail Section
Nursery, TX
13 mi - 4 access pts
Victoria Paddling Trail - Fort Saint Louis Section
Victoria, TX
6.3 mi - 2 access pts
Victoria Paddling Trail - Mission Espiritu Santo Section
Victoria, TX
1.6 mi - 3 access pts
Victoria Paddling Trail - Riverside Park Section
Victoria, TX
4.2 mi - 2 access pts
Nearby Cities
Kerrville, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Seguin