City
of New Braunfels
Water Recreation Rules Comal and Guadalupe Rivers
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No glass
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No foam containers
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No volume drinking devices
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No containers under 5 fluid oz.
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Noise devices may not be audible beyond 50 ft.
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No jumping from bridges, dams, and trees
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No littering
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Maximum permitted cooler size is 16qt
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Coolers must have a locking mechanism on the lid (zipper, Velcro,
latch, cord)
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One cooler per person
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Vessels on the rivers may not be over 18ft in length
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Life jackets are recommended for children under eight and weak
swimmers
Comal
River
- Inflatable floatation devices on the Comal River must
be less than 5ft. in diameter or width at the narrowest point.
- Limit of two tubes per person on the Comal River
- Canoes and Kayaks may not use the Last Tubers Exit on
the Comal River on weekends and holidays.
Guadalupe River Inside the City Limits of
New Braunfels
- When the river flow on the Guadalupe River is above
500cfs, it is mandatory for all children under 8 years of age to wear a life
jacket.
- When the river flow on the Guadalupe River is above
750cfs, it is mandatory for all individuals to wear a life jacket.
- When the river flow on the Guadalupe River is above
1000cfs, tubing is not allowed. The only allowed recreation is raft trips
and kayaks.
River
Entrance and Exit Rules
- No open alcoholic containers allowed in River Acres
Park, Last Tubers Exit, Cypress Bend Park, Hinman Island Park, and Prince
Solms Park