Discharge
158 cfs
Moderate
Gauge height
2.8 ft
Current reading
Water temp
Variable
Seasonal
Air temp
71°F
Partly cloudy
Storm risk
27%
Low
Crowd index
Busy but fun
Best early
7-Day Float Forecast
Guadalupe
Sun Apr 26
83
Sunny
Mon Apr 27
69
Storm risk
Tue Apr 28
69
Storm risk
Wed Apr 29
69
Storm risk
Thu Apr 30
69
Partly cloudy
Fri May 1
69
Partly cloudy
Sat May 2
69
Partly cloudy
What to bring
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
Start · Shanty TubesShanty Tubes Take-out · Horseshoe Loop4 mi
2-4 hrs
Moderate
Access & Logistics
Drive from Austin
≈68 min
Float duration
2-4 hours
Parking
Shanty Tubes
Shuttle / Outfitter
Shanty Tubes
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
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