Float the spring-fed Comal River for about 2–2.5 hours, enjoying three short chutes and a shuttle back to the river mouth. This family-friendly tubing run combines cool, clear water with easy access from New Braunfels.
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The river greets you cool and steady — a long ribbon of glassy 72°F water threading through oak-shaded banks as laughter and splashes move downstream like a current of their own.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; ability to sit upright in a tube and walk short rocky approaches at entry/exit required
Wildlife
History
The Comal River issues from Comal Springs, fed by the Edwards Aquifer; New Braunfels grew around these springs after German settlers founded the town in the 1840s.
Conservation
Keep litter off the river, use reusable containers, and follow posted river rules to protect water quality and the Edwards Aquifer that feeds the Comal.
Reserve your spot on the River Tubing on the Comal River with 3 Chutes and Shuttle today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear protective footwear
The river entry and exit are rocky; water shoes or old tennis shoes protect toes from cuts and bruises.
Hydration and sun protection
Bring water and reef-safe sunscreen — shade is limited along some stretches and the sun can be intense.
Secure your gear
Use a dry bag or tether valuables to your tube; sunglasses and phones can be lost in chutes or eddies.
Observe river rules
Alcohol is permitted but follow local regulations, use reusable containers, and don't block the channel.
Water shoes
Protects feet on the rocky riverbed and during entry/exit.
Dry bag or waterproof phone case
Keeps valuables and phones protected from splashes and accidental dunks.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Blocks sun exposure without harming aquatic ecosystems and should be reapplied during long floats.
summer
Inflatable cooler or cooler tube
Keeps drinks cold and is a common accessory for social floats.
summer