The clearest river to float in Texas is the Comal River in New Braunfels.
The Comal River in New Braunfels Texas is known for it's consistently clear, spring fed waters and is also a popular destination for tubing.
The San Marcos River is also another good river to float in Texas and is known for it's clear, spring fed waters and gentle currents and the Guadalupe river also has absolutely gorgeous crystal clear water.
The Comal River is better to float than the Guadalupe River if you want a more relaxed float.
If you want a more scenic experience with a more lively atmosphere, then Guadalupe River is better to float.
The Comal is a nice lazy and traditional ride and the Guadalupe river is a bit more vigorous and party like, but both are nice.
Guadalupe River State Park features multiple campgrounds, which includes Turkey Sink, Wagon Ford and Cedar Sage, offering a range of options for RV and tent camping.
The months that you can float the Guadalupe River are through late spring through early fall.
The peak season for floating the Guadalupe River is Memorial Day weekend through September.
Although some outfitters have slightly different start and end dates.
For example Texas Tubes is open daily from March through October, with weather and the river conditions permitting.
The Guadalupe River is a year round destination although the water conditions and the weather are most ideal for tubing during the late spring and early fall periods.
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.