Tubing the Guadalupe is a Texas tradition. And a fun day!Please be aware - especially on holiday weekends - that the crowd is R rated. Lots of folks drinking and behaving badly. You will also want to watch the water level reports - can get kinda miserable if the water is low.If water is low, try the Comal river or the San Marcos. They're both smaller but have more reliable flow.If you have kids and it's a holiday weekend, I recommend the Comal - a much more family-friendly atmosphere.But if you like to laugh at drunk folks (or get up to some shenanigans yourself) it can be a great time. Don't forget your sunscreen. And either a designated driver or arrange for pickup and ride at the end of the float.
I unfortunately left Texas to go to university in DC, but I did this in high school, and it was so much fun. Bring some beer or smokables and it's a great time. Or sober too with the family! :)
Like is to low for boating, Have to watch out for rocks and tree stumps. Also to many boater for the low water level
We went tubing on the Guadalupe River 15 years ago and again last year. It remains one of my favorite trips. There's a great mix of slow, lazy floating and faster rapids. Take an ice chest and spend all day floating. Great for groups and families.
Always fun times. Don't go unless you are prepared to spend all day if the river is low. The 2 hour end of the river float took us 8 hours because the water flow was almost nothing. It even went backwards in some spots. Start more up river to get a better experience and better views.
This was my first time floating the Guadalupe River. We put in at Whitewater, river water was cold and refreshing, however, the water was slow moving, and very shallow in many areas, and we had to walk quite a bit. Still had a great time with friends!!!
The condo we stayed in gave us tubes to use for free and our condo backed up to the river. So we walked up a little ways and got in the river and floated down to our condo everyone really enjoyed doing this. We did it a couple of times. I hope we can go back and do this again, it was really relaxing.
This is one of the most scenic drives near San Antonio. From I-35, take the Highway 46 exit north of New Braunfels and head west to "River Road" which is the next turn after Gruene Road. River Road is a slow ride, 25/30mph, and follows the Guadalupe River up to Canyon Lake. There are plenty of tubing opportunities if you want to get in the water, places to eat, and plenty of camping areas along the river's edge.BUT most importantly, it's the perfect windy road to take on a warm day to really enjoy a convertible or motorcycle...never gets old.
It is always fun to either float the river or just hang out in the water at the banks! Although I have to say if you are looking for more of a "family friendly" trip I would take the comal.
The Guadalupe River is low and slow now due to our dry summer and fall. Under the right conditions the river is a fun one for canoeing and tubing.