Recreational flow - all recreation activities are available
500 - 600 cfs
Use extreme caution - all activities questionable - flows of this magnitude are usually
caused by rainfall and involve turbid water and floating debris - contact river
outfitters for more information
600+ cfs
The Comal River is usually closed at this flow rate
Guadalupe River Recreation Threshold
Flow
River Status
100 - 500 cfs
Recreational flow - all activities are available
500 - 750 cfs
All activities are available - caution to swimmers; Life Jacket required for all persons under 8.
750 - 1000 cfs
Tubing questionable - use extreme caution; Life Jackets required for all people.
1000 - 3000 cfs
No tubing - raft and kayak trips only
3000 cfs +
Guided trips only - check with local river outfitters for their policies
A LIFE JACKET IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES FOR PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 8 WHEN THE FLOW RATE IS ABOVE 500 CFS. LIFE JACKETS ARE REQUIRED OF ALL PERSONS WHEN THE FLOW RATE IS ABOVE 750 CFS.