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How much does it cost to float the river in New Braunfels?

Expect to spend $15-22 per person, including shuttle, tube rental, and fees. Most outfitters require a drivers license or credit card to hold as a rental deposit.



Floating the Comal or Guadalupe rivers in New Braunfels typically costs between $25 and $35 per person if you rent equipment from a local outfitter (like Landa Falls or Rockin' R). This price usually includes the tube rental, a "cooler tube" for your beverages, and the essential shuttle ride back to your car. If you bring your own tube, you still need to pay for a "River Management Wristband" (around $2 on peak weekends/holidays) and a shuttle fee (approx. $10–$15). If you just want to visit the "Tube Chute" at Prince Solms Park without floating the whole river, the city charges an admission fee of $7 per person. Keep in mind the "Disposable Container Ban" (the "Can Ban") is strictly enforced on the Comal; all drinks must be in non-disposable containers like YETIs or Nalgene bottles. Expect prices to be slightly higher on Saturdays and holiday weekends in 2026, and always factor in the $10–$20 for parking at the busier downtown access points.

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Rising fecal bacteria levels in the Dry Comal Creek and Comal River have caught the attention of the city of New Braunfels. For years, the levels of E. coli present in both waterways have remained well above the recreational standard level set by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

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GUADALUPE RIVER TUBING COSTS & FEES Expect to spend $15-22 per person, including shuttle, tube rental, and fees. Most outfitters require a driver's license or credit card to hold as a rental deposit.

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If you're reading this article because you're curious if you can drink alcohol while floating the Guadalupe River, the answer is yes.

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Use a Comal River Tubing Outfitter Typically, their prices range from $15 to $22 per person, which often includes parking, shuttle service (to and from the river), tube rental, and other fees.

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Comal River Tubing Rules and Regulations
  • Rule #1: Glass is not permitted.
  • Rule #2: No styrofoam on the river.
  • Rule #3: No littering of any kind.
  • Rule #4: No jumping from bridges, dams, trees, or cliffs.
  • Rule #5: Life jackets are recommended for children under eight and weak or non-swimmers.
  • Rule #6: Follow State Law.


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The outflow that empties the lake into the Guadalupe River is at the very deepest point, so this supply of winter-stored water continues to chill the river, even in the middle of summer, with water temperatures that are close to those in February.

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The Horseshoe Loop is one of the most popular places to float on the Guadalupe River! It is truly a unique, fun and awesome way to hang out, socialize, and meet new friends!

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Current Guadalupe River Status: The River is Open!

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With the exception of Landa Park, Fischer Park and Camp Comal, the consumption of alcoholic beverages or the possession of an open alcohol container in city owned parks is prohibited by city ordinance.

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