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San Marcos — City / Martindale
Good to Float Today

San Marcos River

San Marcos, TX

EasyBusy but fun View route map

Today's float score

83

Stable current, 99°, and big weekend.

83FLOAT SCORE

Discharge

94 cfs

Easy

USGS gauge

Gauge height

3.6 ft

Current reading

USGS gauge

Water temp

72°F

Spring-fed

Air temp

99°F

Hot

NWS forecast

Storm risk

1%

Low

NWS forecast

Crowd index

Busy but fun

Best early

7-Day Float Forecast

San Marcos

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.020406080100WedThuFriSatSunMonTue
Data series

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

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.

  • 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

Stylized map of the San Marcos float route Start · City Park / Lions ClubSewell Park Take-out · Rio Vista Park

4.5 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

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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

1 active
High crowdsExpect extra pressure on parking, exits, or shuttle timing.
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