Paddling on the Upper Guadalupe River

Description The Upper Guadalupe winds through cliffs and cypress trees, and carries you by travertine waterfalls, and interesting rock and river formations. The sections of the Guadalupe above and below the Guadalupe River State Park have several rapids and waterfalls. Recreational kayaks, whitewater kayaks, and canoes are suitable for the river.
Class Moving water/whitewater, Class I - II
Location Hunt (north end) to Canyon Lake (south end), Texas
Directions Go south and west on U.S. Hwy. 290. Go south on U.S. Hwy. 281. Go west on Hwy. 46.
Put Ins and
Take Outs
Most common:
Bergheim Campground to Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park or Specht's Crossing to Guadalupe Canoe Livery
Guadalupe Canoe Livery to Rebecca Creek Road
Flow Information USGS
Boat Rentals Local outfitters
Resources and
Trip Information
Southwest Paddler, a service of canoeman.com
Rivers and Rapids, Ben Nolen and Bob Narramore
Texas Whitewater, Steve Daniel
Texas River Guide
APC Calendar
Contacts Melinda Everett, meverett@texas.net
View From the Boat



Photos courtesy of Carla Jennings
Last Updated: 7 January 2007
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