Texas whitewater, Guadalupe River Comal county, Canyon Dam to Cypress Bend Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(V)     22 miles   This is a fun river to kayak.  Although some parts are very slow open water, there are usually plenty of tubers to keep it interesting.  Me and mine really love this ride.  The best put in is somewhere around the first crossing right above huaco springs rapids.  From there, your next take out is Gruene.  We get out at Gruene but the Parks and Wildlife website list the next public take out a little further downstream but remember when you enter     New Braunfels you have to follow their laws such as the limit on the size of the ice chest you can have with you. There are four solid rapids on this run.  You need to be sure the water is flowing.  During the summer, this is sometimes the only river flowing to assure the survival of the rainbow trout. Says Paddler Recreational releases from Canyon Dam make this beautiful stretch of river runable year-round. There are numerous springs to warm up in in the winter. Be early in the summer time to beat the party crowd, and enjoy the rapids, scenery, and wildlife before it disappears behind the college kids with their radios, and kegs. Says Ben If   you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Texas you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so keep in mind that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Comal County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Guadalupe River, Canyon Dam to Cypress Bend Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Guadalupe River.   Whitewater Near Guadalupe River: Whitewater Outfitter - Bikini Bottoms Tubes Raft, Comal County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Roy's Rentals & Campgrounds, Comal County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Gilligan's Island, Comal County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Riverbank Raft & Tube Rentals, Comal County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Jerry's Rentals, Comal County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Little Ponderosa River Otfttrs, Comal County, 2 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Guadalupe Best RV Park, Comal County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Hideout ON the Horseshoe, Comal County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Gruene River, Comal County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Comal River, Comal County, 4 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 1 miles long (New Braunfels)   Marinas Near Guadalupe River: Cranes Mill Marina, Canyon Lake , 11 miles away Laguna Marina, Mc Queeney , 14 miles away Mc Queeney Marina Terminal, Seguin , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Guadalupe River: The Lamb's Rest Inn, New Braunfels , 6 miles away Gruene River Inn, New Braunfels , 6 miles away Prince Solms Inn Bed & Breakfa, New Braunfels , 6 miles away Wingate By Wyndham New Braunfels, New Braunfels , 6 miles away The Tower Hotel Oklahoma City, New Braunfels , 6 miles away   Campgrounds Near Guadalupe River: O'Henry's Hideaway, New Braunfels, 1 miles away Rainbow Camp, New Braunfels, 1 miles away Cedar Bluff Camp, New Braunfels, 1 miles away   Trails Near Guadalupe River: Guadalupe Park Trail, Comal , 6 miles away Old Hancock Trail, Comal , 9 miles away Prospect Park Trail, Hays , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Guadalupe River: Guadalupe River State Park, Texas , 24 miles away Blanco State Park, Texas , 27 miles away Lockhart State Park, Texas , 32 miles away   Golf Courses Near Guadalupe River: Landa Park Golf Course, New Braunfels , 5 miles away Northcliffe Golf Club, New Braunfels , 6 miles away Canyon Lake Golf Club, Canyon Lake , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Guadalupe River Canyon Lake, Comal , 6 miles away Lake Dunlap, Guadalupe , 10 miles away Lake McQueeney, Guadalupe , 14 miles away