Discharge
83 cfs
Easy
Gauge height
3.9 ft
Current reading
Water temp
72°F
Spring-fed
Air temp
71°F
Partly cloudy
Storm risk
26%
Low
Crowd index
Busy but fun
Best early
7-Day Float Forecast
San Marcos
Sun Apr 26
83
Sunny
Mon Apr 27
69
Storm risk
Tue Apr 28
83
Sunny
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.
Lions Club Tube Rental
San Marcos (city run)
Tube rentals and day-use river access in San Marcos. Seasonal hours—confirm before you go.
Don's Fish Camp
Martindale
Shuttle and river access for longer floats with a Martindale-area finish. Busy on peak weekends.
Texas State Tubes
San Marcos (N. Old Bastrop Hwy)
Seasonal tube outfitter on the N. Old Bastrop Hwy corridor. Verify hours, parking, and access.
River Route
Start · City Park / Lions ClubSewell Park Take-out · Rio Vista Park4.5 mi
1.5-3 hrs
Easy
Access & Logistics
Drive from Austin
≈49 min
Float duration
1.5-3 hours
Parking
Sewell Park
Shuttle / Outfitter
Lions Club Tube Rental
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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