City of New Braunfels Water Recreation Rules Comal and Guadalupe Rivers

·        No glass                                                                                        

·        No foam containers

·        No volume drinking devices

·        No containers under 5 fluid oz.

·        Noise devices may not be audible beyond 50 ft.

·        No jumping from bridges, dams, and trees

·        No littering 

·        Maximum permitted cooler size is 16qt

·        Coolers must have a locking mechanism on the lid (zipper, Velcro, latch, cord)

·        One cooler per person

·        Vessels on the rivers may not be over 18ft in length

·        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