Guadalupe River
Comal / Kendall Co. · 230 mi · Class I–II
28.8CFS/ 1.91 ft
Below Optimal→Stable
Optimal: 150–500 CFS · USGS #08167500
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Guadalupe River State Park · Texas Paddling Trail
The heart of Texas Hill Country — a spring-fed river flowing through limestone canyons, ancient cypress groves, and the self-proclaimed tubing capital of the world. Below Canyon Dam, the cold tailwater supports rainbow trout — the southernmost trout fishery in the central United States. Gruene and New Braunfels anchor a thriving river culture.
Trip sections
Canyon Dam to Gruene — 12 mi, cold tailwater, trout water
Gruene to New Braunfels — 8 mi, tubing capital, Class I–II
Above Canyon Lake — 30 mi, Hill Country canyon, Class II–III
Outfitters
Gruene River Company
Tubing, kayaking, and rafting outfitter
Rockin R River Rides
New Braunfels tubing and kayak rentals
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