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Established in 1971, Guadalupe Canoe Livery is committed to your safe and enjoyable river experience. Campgrounds dating back to the 1930's. We offer six canoe, kayak, raft, or tube trips on the Upper Guadalupe River above Canyon Lake from Nichol's Landing to the 311 bridge.
We are not under any of the New Braunfels restrictions. Enjoy floating the Beautiful Upper Guadalupe River as it twists and turns through private property and the Guadalupe River State Park. This 23-mile stretch of river has several Class I & II rapids and waterfalls.
The Upper Guadalupe River above Canyon Lake is about 15 degrees warmer than the River below, which gets its water released from the bottom of the dam. We have Jackson Riviera kayaks, Hyside rafts, and high-grade tubes that come with or without a bottom. Come on a whim, first come first serve.
Camping: $12 - adults $8 - children 12 and under / per night (primitive tent camping)
We camped and kayaked in mid-November and had a great experience. The camping set up was very low key, it's just a large area on the side of the Guadalupe with some concrete pads and Pecan trees and you can camp wherever you want. We got there after dark, so it felt kinda creepy at night, but in the morning it wasn't bad. The employees were really friendly and helpful with planning the kayak trip. There was plenty of flow in the river due to recent rain for us to kayak the 4 mile stretch without needing to get out and pull the kayaks. The mid-November timing ended up being perfect, because there was no one else on the river but us and a lot of wildlife, and the trees changing colors were really beautiful.
Or otherwise known as the $5 spot. CASH is VERY preferred. Our experiences here for the past 5 years have always been great! The staff is great, the spot is great in our opinion. You can bring in your own food and drink. No glass containers. When the river is at peak level, it's incredible at this spot. We've fished here a lot in various ways and have always had a catch. Raft, Kayak, Paddle Board, Tubes, Guided 3 man fishing raft, and we've also did the 4 hour drop off and paddled our way down. When the water is low, it's extremely challenging to bring and be in any kind of raft or kayak. It's best to just chill.
Nice easy float and they were very fast getting everyone geared up and to the launch point. Cash preferred but they accept card now. April 2023 the water was plenty deep even if flow was slow (helps to be above canyon lake).
The water has dried up an it's stagnant. So I came out smelling so bad . Not my best trip. I have been here before when water was running an it was cool, refreshing,an I was able to enjoy myself. My 4 year old granddaughter was able to stand up an the water was just below her waist.
Thank you for being open and providing excellent cervice. River was just awesome. Not for novice kayaker so. Trip took 4 miles and 1.5 h for me. First 3 miles very leasury water. Great views of cypress trees and blue water. Last miles has 3-4 ledges, boulders gardens and rapids. Water becomes pushy and tricky.
Anyway service is great, people are helpful.
