Toobing season is upon us! As I was driving around last weekend, I spotted larger than average crowds for early May out enjoying the rivers. Please remember when you visit New Braunfels the rivers are patrolled and strict policies and procedures are enforced.The Comal and Guadalupe river rafting and tubing rules have been posted by the City of New Braunfels.
Here's a copy of the rules of the rivers:
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 16 qt.
- 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 18 ft 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 5 ft. 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 eight 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
We hope you come enjoy New Braunfels often, but please keep the rules handy if you don't want to wear out your welcome!
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