What is the difference between Comal and Guadalupe River?

At just 2 1/2 miles, the Comal River is the shortest river in Texas. After passing through downtown New Braunfels, it flows into the Guadalupe River. It's known for being a shorter float with calmer waters, according to the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce.



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The Guadalupe River is easily the most well-known tubing river in the entire Lone Star State. The 230-mile river runs from Central Texas all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. The most popular stretches to float are in the Texas Hill Country, especially near New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, San Marcos, and San Antonio.

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Current Guadalupe River Status: The River is Open!

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The Comal River provides a tubing experience unlike any other! Tubing on the Comal River starts near the Wurstfest grounds before passing through Downtown New Braunfels. Tubers then float past Schlitterbahn Waterpark and eventually join the Guadalupe River.

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The Guadalupe River is an important resource for both humans and wildlife. Humans rely on the river for water supply, recreation, and economic generation, while wildlife use the river as habitat for feeding, breeding, and rearing.

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Historically important as the river on which el Pueblo de San José was founded in 1777, the Guadalupe River was neglected for many years. Our modern city was developed with its back turned to the river, reminded of its presence only when the river swelled with winter rains and spilled over its banks.

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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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A River Outfitter is your one-stop shop for enjoying the Comal River in New Braunfels. 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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SAN MARCOS RIVER The route takes about 3-4 hours and is the best option for groups. Additionally, the Comal & Guadalupe River have become VERY strict on drinks while floating, so if you plan on drinking while floating then I recommend the San Marcos above all other options.

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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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River flow above 1,200cfs means there's more than 1,200 cubic feet of water rushing through any given point in the river every second. Therefore, it's too dangerous to float.

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The Comal River is the best river to tube and float in Texas because it consistently has excellent river levels for tubing and swimming and since the Comal River is 100% spring-fed, it is one of the cleanest rivers in Texas, if not the United States! Another reason that the Comal River is the best river for tubing is ...

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Did you know that the longest lazy river in the world is right here in Texas? The lazy river at Waco Surf (formerly BSR Cable Park & Surf Resort) in Waco is an incredible 5,280 feet long, or one whole mile making it the single longest lazy river in the world.

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Here is a list of 15 most beautiful rivers to tube in North America:
  • Yampa River – Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
  • Chattahoochee River – Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Lihue Plantation – Kauai, Hawaii.
  • Snoqualmie River – Fall City, Washington.
  • Frio River – Concan, Texas.
  • Rainbow River, Florida.
  • James River – Scottsville, Virginia.


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