Texas whitewater - Comal River, Comal County

Comal county, New Braunfels section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II(III)     1 miles
  This stretch of Comal River is 1 miles long and is a class I-II(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from San Antonio it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The natural beauty of Comal County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. This stretch is very short so no need to bring snacks. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
    Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. There are no other sections to paddle along Comal River
than the New Braunfels section. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy.

Briefly about the general area:
Near Comal River you locate Panther Canyon which is a splendid place to stop by; Comal Springs is a good local attraction. Comal River gets a normal amount of rainfall; May is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is January.
High temperatures at Comal River
 
through the months of summer are in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 70's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's, and overnight lows in the 30's for Comal River.

Comal River, New Braunfels road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II(III)
Length: 1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.71586
Longitude: -98.15317

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.71328
Longitude: -98.1375

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Current weather conditions at Comal River, Texas
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Local climate location: CANYON DAM 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Executive Inn and Suites, New Braunfels
3 miles away
The 2-Diamond AAA rated Executive Inn and Suites is a beautiful business and leisure motel. We are conveniently located on Hwy. 46, 2 blocks east of I-35 -just minutes from Schlitterbahn Water Park, ...

T Bar M New Braunfels, New Braunfels
3 miles away
Nestled in the hill country of Texas is our spacious 160 acre retreat called T Bar M Resort and Conference Center. The warm friendly tradition of a Texas ranch welcomes you with gracious people and ch...

Resort at New Braunfels, New Braunfels
3 miles away
Between road trips and water thrills, be sure to take some time out to enjoy the resort. Relax in your spacious unit with its large front porch, vaulted ceilings and charming craftsman-style wood acce...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Comal River.
 Whitewater Near Comal River:
Guadalupe River, Comal County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 22 miles long (Canyon Dam to Cypress Bend Park)
Cibolo Creek, Comal Bexar County , 15 miles away, Class II - 18 miles long (Oak Village North to Luxello)
Blanco River, Hays County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 20 miles long (Wimberley to Kyle)
San Marcos River, Hays/ Caldwell/ Guadalupe County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (San Marcos to Martindale)
Blanco River, Blanco Hays County , 20 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 35 miles long (Blanco to Wimberly)
Little Blanco River, Blanco Comal Hays County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (FM 32 to Blanco River)
Guadalupe River, Comal County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 25 miles long (Farm Road 3351 to Rebecca Creek Crossing)
 Hotels Near Comal River:
Executive Inn and Suites, New Braunfels , 3 miles away
T Bar M New Braunfels, New Braunfels , 3 miles away
Resort at New Braunfels, New Braunfels , 3 miles away
Courtyard New Braunfels River Village, New Braunfels , 3 miles away
Microtel Inn and Suites New Braunfels, New Braunfels , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Comal River:
Landa RV Park, New Braunfels, 1 miles away
Bezdek's Rentals, New Braunfels, 2 miles away
Camp Huaco Springs, New Braunfels, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Comal River:
Guadalupe Park Trail, Comal County , 10 miles away
Old Hancock Trail, Comal County , 13 miles away
Prospect Park Trail, Hays County , 16 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Comal River:
Northcliffe Golf Club, New Braunfels , 3 miles away
Sundance Golf Course, New Braunfels , 3 miles away

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