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Absolutely "No Glass" allowed on the rivers! |
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Absolutely "No Glass" allowed on the rivers! |
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No Styrofoam or Foam allowed on the rivers! |
< Same > | No Styrofoam or Foam allowed on the rivers! | |||
No Littering Anywhere! Don't Mess With Texas! |
< Same > | No Littering Anywhere! Don't Mess With Texas! | |||
Life jackets are recommended for children under eight and for weak or non-swimmers. | < Same > | Life jackets are recommended for children under eight and for weak or non-swimmers | |||
No jumping from bridges, dams, trees or cliffs. | < Same > | No jumping from bridges, dams, trees or cliffs | |||
As always, State Law applies everywhere. | < Same > | As always, State Law applies everywhere | |||
When the river flow on the Guadalupe River is above 1000cfs, tubing is not allowed. The only allowed recreation is rafting. | < Same > | When the river flow on the Guadalupe River (in Canyon Lake) is above 1000cfs, tubing is not allowed. The only allowed recreation is rafting. | |||
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By
order of the New Braunfels' City Council: No containers under 5 fluid ounces are permitted. (This usually refers to "Jello Shots" in 5 oz. or smaller plastic containers. This rule was created because so many people littered the rivers with small plastic containers after shooting down their Jello Shots, causing environmental problems. Jello Shots have NOT been outlawed, but all "disposable containers" have been outlawed and banned (see the next rule below this one). However, you can still bring your Jello Shots in reusable containers larger than 5 ounces, get creative and think outside the "container"!) Please Drink responsibly, thank you! |
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By order of W.O.R.D., no open plastic containers of 5 fluid ounces or less are permitted on Comal County rivers (which includes the Guadalupe River). Reference to 5 oz. plastic containers usually refers to "Jello Shots" in 5 oz. or smaller plastic containers. This rule was created because so many people have littered the rivers with small plastic containers after shooting down their Jello Shots, causing environmental problems and a tough mess to clean up. Jello Shots have NOT been outlawed, only the plastic containers that are 5 ounces or smaller have been banned. You can still bring your Jello Shots in plastic containers larger that 5 ounces. Please Drink Responsibly, thank you! |
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New Rule |
Update: New
Braunfels Can Ban: For the time being,
New Braunfels is not enforcing it's "Disposable Container
Ordinance" also known as "The Can Ban", while it is
appealing the Courts' ruling, so feel free to bring Cans, Plastic
Bottles, Candy Bars, Sandwiches in baggies, etc... also the Ban on
"Cooler Size or Ice Chest Size" has been ruled Unconstitutional as well, so
bring any size Cooler or Ice Chest you like.
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< Same, but could change in New Braunfels, pending appeal > |
No Can Ban in Canyon Lake, TX !!! Bring all the Disposable Containers you want to
Canyon Lake and on the Guadalupe River (Exceptions: Glass &
Styrofoam Items are not allowed on any river in Texas). You can bring:
Beer Cans, Soda Cans, Drinks in Plastic Bottles, Sandwiches in plastic
baggies, Candy Bars in wrappers, Bags of Chips, plastic water bottles,
paper sacks, paper napkins, plastic utensils and containers, etc... We
only ask that you help us keep the rivers clean by stowing all your
trash in the "Free Mesh Trash Bags" that Outfitters provide
before you get on the river and then bring all your trash back with you
at the end of your float, so it can be disposed of properly. Please Don't
Mess With Texas!
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New Rule |
(Update
March 2015) The New
Braunfels' "Cooler Size Ordinance" has been overturned and
ruled "Unconstitutional" by the Courts, so bring any size
cooler or ice chest you like. |
< Same > | Okay
- No Restrictions On Cooler and Ice Chest Sizes!
Bring any Size Cooler or Ice Chest You Like... However, Tube Haus recommends the following Cooler and Ice Chest Sizes for easiest use and handling on the river: 28 Quarts, 36 Quarts, 40 Quarts, and no larger than 50 Quarts - all these Coolers and Ice Chests will fit nicely into an Inner Tube. (Coolers and Ice Chests larger than 50 Quarts become quite difficult to handle and may not fit into an inner tube.) |
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New Rule |
Coolers and Ice Chests must have a locking mechanism on the lid (zipper, Velcro, cord or latch). | < Different > | Okay
- No Restrictions / No Fines Cooler Locking Mechanisms are not required but recommended - it is a smart idea to make sure your cooler or ice chest stays closed in case your "Cooler or Ice Chest" tips over in the river. A "locking mechanism" will prevent you from losing all your cargo and trashing the river... (i.e., Drinks & Snacks)! |
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New Rule |
No volume drinking devices, like beer bongs, funnels, tubes, hoses, etc... | < Different > | Volume
Drinking Devices... Okay - but not recommended ( Invites scrutiny by Law Enforcement ) |
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New Rule |
Noise devices (radios and other devices) may not be audible beyond 50 feet. If you bring your own music with you inside the City Limits of New Braunfels, you better bring a "Tape Measure" with you, so you can check how far away your music can be heard in case the Cops say you're in violation at 50 feet & 1 inch.. | < Different > | You
Can Listen To Your Music!!! Okay - No Restrictions / No Fines All are OK - Boom Boxes, Cooler and Ice Chest Radios, iPods, etc... |
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New Rule |
Vessels on rivers may not be over 18 feet in length. | < Different > | Okay
- No Restrictions Private Equipment like Kayaks, Canoes, Rafts, etc... are Okay, however... some Outfitters have their own rules about *"Private Equipment" - so call before coming out with large private equipment. |
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* | When the river flow on the Guadalupe River is "ABOVE" 500cfs, it is mandatory for all children under 8 years of age to wear a life jacket. | < Different > | Not
Required - but highly recommended! When the River Flow is 500cfs or above, children should wear a Life Jacket just to play it safe. Please Note: Age requirements and restrictions do change when River Levels / Flows increase, check with your Outfitter of choice for their in house rules. |
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* | When the river flow on the Guadalupe River is above 750cfs, it is mandatory for ALL individuals to wear a life jacket. | < Different > | Not
Required - but highly recommended. When the River Flow is 750cfs or above, all children and all non-swimmers should wear a Life Jacket just to play it safe. Please Note: Age requirements and restrictions do change when River Levels / Flows increase, check with your Outfitter of choice for their in house rules. |
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New Braunfels - Within
City Limits |
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* | All the above Rules apply to the Comal River, plus the all the following Rules: | < ---- > | N/A | ||
New Rule |
On the Comal River, inflatable devices cannot exceed five feet in diameter if round; or, if they are rectangular or another shape, no side can exceed five feet in length.
Double Tubes are not allowed. |
< Different > | Double
Tubes are allowed and are Okay in Canyon Lake, TX. on the Guadalupe River. |
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New Rule |
Limit of two Inflatable Devices per person on the Comal River. | < ---- > | Does not apply in Canyon Lake, TX | ||
* | Canoes and kayaks may not use the Last Tubers Exit on the Comal River on weekends and holidays. | < ---- > | Does not apply in Canyon Lake, TX | ||
New Rule |
No alcohol allowed in City Parks and City owned properties, such as River Acres, Last Tubers Exit, Cypress Bend Park, Hinman Island, Prince Solms Park and more ... (see the Full List of Properties where Alcohol is Banned in New Braunfels, Click Here) Look for additional signage for exit and safety information at these locations. | < ---- > | Does not apply in Canyon Lake, TX | ||
* | Exceptions: Vessels or inflatable devices operated by or under the supervision of the city's police department or parks and recreation department are exempt from the provisions of this section. The City of New Braunfels will allow reasonable accommodations with regard to vessels or inflatable devices for individuals with disabilities or special needs. |
< ---- > | Does not apply in Canyon Lake, TX | ||
Texas State Law - No Public Alcohol Consumption or Public Drinking on Sunday between the hours of 2:15am and 12 noon, (that is Saturday night after midnight going into Sunday morning until 12 noon for clarification) Official details here: TABC State of Texas | < Same > |
Texas State Law - No Public Alcohol Consumption or Public Drinking on Sunday between the hours of 2:15am and 12 noon, (that is Saturday night after midnight going into Sunday morning until 12 noon for clarification) Official details here: TABC State of Texas |
N/A = Not Applicable - does not apply. *("Private Equipment" refers to your own stuff.)
2021 New Braunfels River Rules, Water
Rules, River
Laws, River Ordinances,
Policies and Restrictions
The newest, the latest, the most current and up-to-date and the most complete
River Rules & Laws for the Guadalupe River
and Comal River in New Braunfels and Canyon Lake, Texas!
According to the City of New
Braunfels... Comal and Guadalupe River Definitions:
The term "Comal River" means that portion of the Comal River or the diversion of the Comal River
that starts at the confluence with Dry Comal Creek and ends at the confluence with the Guadalupe River.
The term "Guadalupe River" means that portion of the Guadalupe River starting at the Gruene Bridge and ends at the Mill Dam.
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Braunfels Policy & River Rules: Water
Recreation Rules and Laws for Comal & Guadalupe Rivers
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