The Guadalupe River is safe to swim in Texas although the safety of the Guadalupe River for swimming can also fluctuate based on rainfall, potential debris in the water and water levels.
It's crucial that you remain away of any potential hazards with the Guadalupe River like strong currents, especially after rain and to avoid swimming in any areas with cloudy, smelly or discolored water as these things can indicate high bacterial levels in the water or even harmful algal blooms.
The towns that the Guadalupe River runs through in Texas are kerrville, New Braunfels, Seguin, Gonzales, Cuero and Victoria Texas.
The Guadalupe River originates or starts in Kerr County Texas and then flows to San Antonio Bay on the Gulf Coast.
The part of the Guadalupe River that you float is in Kerrville, Texas and around New Braunfels, Texas which is more specifically known as the Horseshoe Loop on the Scenic Guadalupe River.
The Guadalupe River runs from Kerr County, Texas, to San Antonio Bay on the Gulf Coast. It is a popular destination for rafting, fly fishing, and canoeing.
The Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas is a popular floating spot, especially floating with tubes as well as for canoes and kayaks.
You can rent the tubes, canoes and kayaks or bring your own.
The cost to go to the Guadalupe River is $7.00 per person for people 13 years of age and older.
Children that are 12 years old and under are admitted free when visiting the Guadalupe River.
And some areas of the Guadalupe River, such as Nichol's landing County Park, might have free access except on weekends and holidays, in which there would be a small fee which can vary.
The cost to float the Guadalupe River is between $20.00 to $30.00 per person which includes the shuttle service and tube rental.
If you bring your own tube for floating the Guadalupe River can float the Guadalupe River cheaper and can pay as low as $15.00 per person which is for the shuttle service mainly.
Some outfitters also offer discounts for larger groups when it comes to floating the Guadalupe River as well.
The parking costs also vary for the Guadalupe River although some outfitters including the parking cost in the tube rental price and others charge a separate fee, which can be from $10.00 to $50.00, depending on the day of the week and if you're bringing your own tube or renting a tube.
And there may also be an additional small county river use tax such as $1.00 per person.
Rockin' R offers tubing on the Guadalupe and Comal rivers, with rentals for $25.00 per person, which also includes the shuttle.
Lone Star Float house offers tubing with prices ranging from $25.00 on the weekdays and $50.00 on weekends for parking with personal equipment and $25.00 per person for tube rentals which also includes the shuttle.
River Sports Tubes offers various float options for the Guadalupe River with individual rates starting at $20.00 per person for a 3 hour float and they also offer group rates.
Float the Guadalupe offers tube rentals for $24.00 per person.
Tube Haus offers tubing on the "best float" of the Guadalupe, with prices ranging from $20.00 to $25.00 per person.
And Rio Guadalupe Resort has tube rentals and also shuttles or shuttle service for people with their own tubes.
You can also rent cooler tubes for around $23.00 and even rent ice chests separately or together or bring your own.