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Guadalupe — Spring Branch / Horseshoe
Good to Float Today

Guadalupe River

Spring Branch, TX

ModerateBusy but fun View route map

Today's float score

69

Stable current, 91°, and big weekend.

69FLOAT SCORE

Discharge

72 cfs

Moderate

USGS gauge

Gauge height

2.2 ft

Current reading

USGS gauge

Water temp

Variable

Seasonal

Air temp

91°F

Storm risk

NWS forecast

Storm risk

15%

Low

NWS forecast

Crowd index

Busy but fun

Best early

7-Day Float Forecast

Guadalupe

Forecast trend chart

Seven-day float forecast trend. Higher scores mean better expected float conditions over the next 7 days.

Forecast trend chartSeven-day float forecast trend. Higher scores mean better expected float conditions over the next 7 days.020406080100ThuFriSatSunMonTueWed
Data series

Thu Jun 11

83

Sunny

Fri Jun 12

69

Storm risk

Sat Jun 13

69

Storm risk

Sun Jun 14

69

Partly cloudy

Mon Jun 15

57

Storm risk

Tue Jun 16

57

Storm risk

Wed Jun 17

83

Sunny

What to bring

River-day gear
Sunscreen
Water
PFD if needed
Dry bag
Water shoes

Outfitters and shuttles

Tube rentals, shuttles, and river access—confirm hours, parking, and local rules with each operator.

  • Shanty Tubes

    Canyon Lake (FM 306)

    Canyon Lake / Horseshoe-area outfitter on FM 306. Confirm flows and access when planning a Guad trip.

  • Whitewater Sports

    Guadalupe (outfitter site)

    Guadalupe River recreation and trips through the operator’s published schedule. Verify details before you drive out.

  • River Sports Tubes

    Guadalupe recreation

    Guadalupe tube and river recreation. Check seasonal hours and run conditions in advance.

River Route

Stylized map of the Guadalupe float route Start · Shanty TubesShanty Tubes Take-out · Horseshoe Loop

4 mi

2-4 hrs

Moderate

Access & Logistics

Drive from Austin

≈68 min

Float duration

2-4 hours

Parking

Shanty Tubes

Shuttle / Outfitter

Shanty Tubes

Open route map

Rules & Safety

Reusable containers only

Avoid Styrofoam and pack out everything you bring.

Wear water shoes

Protect your feet on rocky exits and slick banks.

Bring water

Texas river days get hot before you feel it.

Keep one phone dry

Use a waterproof pouch for phones and keys.

Alerts

2 active
Storm riskWatch the radar and National Weather Service updates before you drive out.
High crowdsExpect extra pressure on parking, exits, or shuttle timing.
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