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Is it good
to float today?

Real-time river levels, weather, and crowd info for Central Texas float trips.

Good to Float Today

San Marcos River

Spring-fed, clear water, steady flow. Best all-around float. Best vibes stay in the morning when parking is easier.

69FLOAT SCORE

Discharge

83 cfs

Easy

Water temp

72°F

Refreshing

Air temp

71°F

Partly cloudy

Storm risk

26%

Low

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7-Day Forecast

San Marcos River

Sun

91

Sunny

Mon

92

Storm risk

Tue

94

Sunny

Wed

92

Storm risk

Thu

84

Partly cloudy

Fri

80

Partly cloudy

Sat

71

Partly cloudy

San Marcos Route

Stylized map of the San Marcos float route Start Take-out

City Park / Lions Club to Rio Vista Park

4.5 mi · 1.5-3 hrs · Easy

Parking cue: Sewell Park

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What to bring

Pack smart for a better float.

River-day gear
Sunscreen
Water
Life vest
Dry bag
Water shoes
Storm riskCheck the NWS and radar before you lock in the drive.
High crowdsConditions can change quickly on summer weekends.
Guides

Know before you go.