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Being a state park, you'll pay for entrance. If you're a native Texan, buy the park pass, it's well-worth the $60 investment. There are over 115 state parks in Texas. BUT don't lose your park pass, because the databases among parks are not linked; they won't be able to look you up if you've forgotten or misplaced your card.

Guadalupe River State Park

Guadalupe River State Park is well-used and well-loved by Texans. The river is thick with cool waters and friendly swimmers. We hit the Guadalupe River State Park on our way back home from Bandera. It was a refreshing afternoon and allowed us to rinse off the dust we accumulated in the cowboy capital. Tubing on the Guadalupe River

You'll find the park situated between Interstate 10 and Hwy 281 to the northeast of Boerne.

The limestone bluffs of the Guadalupe River tower over the river and cast shadows as you play at their feet. The bald cypress trees reach magnificent heights with their exposed root systems tangled and seemingly holding on to nothing more than a few clods of soil.

You can rent a tube after you've entered the park and the guys will transport you by van upstream several miles so you can float back down to your camp or car - estimated float time is 3 hours. The river crosses over four rapids and is a great tubing destination for the family.

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