Rules & Regulations
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 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
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