Today's float score
83
Stable current, 99°, and big weekend.
Water temp
Variable
Seasonal
Crowd index
Busy but fun
Best early
7-Day Float Forecast
Guadalupe
Seven-day float forecast trend. Higher scores mean better expected float conditions over the next 7 days.
Wed Sep 9
83
Sunny
Thu Sep 10
83
Hot
Fri Sep 11
83
Hot
Sat Sep 12
83
Hot
Sun Sep 13
83
Hot
Mon Sep 14
83
Hot
Tue Sep 15
83
Hot
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.
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