If you like to kayak and are near the Canyon Lake, Spring Branch, or Bandera areas, you're going to…read morewant to know about Nichol's Landing (also called Specht's Crossing) on the beautiful upper Guadalupe River before it flows into Canyon Lake. From this spot, you can end your short paddle trip from Guadalupe State Park, or start a longer 3-6 hour trip down to FM 311 or Rebecca Creek Crossing. This small day-use park under an overpass off Old Spring Branch Road has just 20 parking spaces, so depending on when you go, you may need to arrange a drop-off or pickup via friend or river outfitter that doesn't leave a vehicle. There is a dumpster for trash and a couple of porto-johns if you really need to answer nature's call. The signage at the entrance is a bit confusing on when and how you need to pay a fee, the proceeds of which are used to maintain the park. The clear facts are that it's free when there is no attendant on duty. Otherwise (generally weekends & holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, basically summer months from end of May through early September), you pay a fee upon entry based as follows: If parking... $4 per person over age 12 $2 per person age 12 and under If not parking... $1 per person drop-off (any age) Open 9am to sunset, year-round (gates locked at 8:30pm) If you are putting in or taking out, there is a cul de sac where you can park briefly to deal with loading and unloading your 'yaks. The water is less than 50 yards down a couple of pebbly paths. On our recent sunny January Sunday visit, there were very few other vessels on the river and less than 10 people in the park. So peaceful. The Water Oriented Recreation District (WORD) of Comal County manages the park and their website is a great source of information on current river conditions, river laws, and any special events that could impact your day on the river. The Texas Parks & Wildlife "Texas Paddling Trail" page also has great info about Nichol's Landing and what you'll see on the river. For the upper part of the Guadalupe and the lower outside of New Braunfels city limits, the rules (enforced with fines up to $500) are: Wear a life vest or other PFD Don't trespass on private property Pets on leash at all times No firearms No fireworks No campfires No camping No glass No styrofoam No plastic containers under 5oz No littering No jumping from bridges, dams, trees, or cliffs

What a nice, clean place to go swimming! This place is…read morelocated near the bottom of a bridge that crosses the Guadalupe River. This spot charges for access to the river, I paid $4 to get in. They seem to have various other charges that can apply if you're just launching a kayak or a tube. The river was clean here! There wasn't trash floating around, and the place was picked up. The water wasn't very deep here, the deepest spots being chest deep, but most of it was about knee deep. Someone has come through here and made lots of little wading pools out of rocks and set up stone dams so your tube doesn't go floating away very easily. There's also lots of shade through here, with many large cypress trees lining the far side of the river. On the near side, there aren't many trees, so many people brought their own canopies. Since there's a charge to get in, this place wasn't so crowded, so it was easy to get a patch of river to myself. There are trash cans provided, and they also give away mesh onion bags for your garbage. There are no restrooms, or changing rooms. Parking was easy, along a paved road and spaces painted in white. The end of the parking lot doubles as a helicopter landing pad for added safety.

I like doing the Comal River float with tubes rented from Rockin' R…read more The tubes are always clean, new, and well cared for. The prices are good and staff are friendly and helpful. We usually get cooler tubes and if not then tubes with bottoms for sure. The shuttle service to and from the water is an easy and safe drive. All-in-all, good place to rent from.

Awful. So many companies around. This place sold and sold even though they had no tubes. Waited…read moremore than an hour. Would never recommend. All employees acted confused. Do not use this company. We saw so many others being run efficiently. Many other choices, so steer clear of Rockin River Rides.

Myself and a friend had a great time fishing and slowly rafting down the trout section of the…read moreGuadalupe River with Ryan. Sometimes fishing guides can be a bit intense and drill sergeant like, not Ryan. Ryan was knowledgeable, patient, and relaxed. I highly recommend this guide service and would fish with them again.

Ryan was fantastic and made our time on the river memorable. He is very communicative and easy to…read morework with on scheduling and accomodations. His skill and knowledge is outstanding.

Great place to rent tubes for the Comal River! Limited free parking so get there early when they…read moreopen at 9am (or before 9am to grab your parking spot). We brought our own bungee cords to tether ourselves together. It took us under two hours to complete the river.

We arrived at 8:55 and easily found parking in their lot. It filled up quickly though after that…read more Getting our tubes was easy. The owner or manager not sure was there and talked to me about the chute after I recognized him from their YouTube video. He was nice and informative. The exit at the end was quick and easy and shuttle ride back was quick. Only issue we had was leaving the parking lot there was a huge line of people waiting to get checked in blocking the exit. No employees were directing the line as to allow cars out of the lot. Otherwise we had a great time and would definitely come back.

Enjoyed a great day tubing today. Started with the easy parking and very friendly check in…read moreprocess. Isabella made sure everything was seamless, quick trip to drop off with friendly driver, and very timely pick up. Corner Tubes is top notch!

Corner Tubes is located right across from Prince Solms Park where the tubing activities start. I…read morelike the location. It's easy access and the offer hotel pick up. The bus was really comfortable, although the ride was short. They offer tubes that are bottomless or with bottoms. I heard the water was shallow, I chose the one with bottom. I certainly don't want my bottom kissing the bottom of the river. I went to tubing with a group of my bear friends from Houston. We had a blast in the Comal River. But I had a different experience than them. My friend and I got off the river earlier than my group. We were picked up from the last public exit and brought to the shop to wait on the bus. The driver kept updating me on the status. We heard the bus broke down at one point. Okay. No problem. The New Braunfels sun was shining at us for about an hour. Finally, a windowless van picked us up and dropped off at the hotel. Even with minor glitch, I would come back to get my tube at Corner Tubes.

I wish I could give Mike 10 stars. I called about two weeks ago because another couple and we,…read moredecided on the spur of the moment, that since there were no available cruises in Portugal, we'd just rent a hotel room in Lisbon and take local tours. We didn't know exactly when except September or October. Mike's response was, "THIS year?" He walked us through deciding on a date, and started work. I know this is a busy time for him; but within a few days, he had gotten us hotel reservations and air fare from both San Antonio and Sacramento. We requested either private or very small tours, although I wasn't sure such options exited. As with everything else, within a couple of days, he had a variety of tours that fit our criteria. He was wonderful about trying to divide the prices of the tours so that each couple paid about half. So... it's now early July and we are set for the end of September! THANK YOU, Mike. I know this trip is going to be fantastic and we owe it all to you!

lt was a pleasure working with Mike Doyle, when booking he…read moregave me several options so l could make my own choices . Days , times and the difference in prices...... no pressure! l could tell Mike really cared about his job and l would use him again. Thanks....

I love K&L Cliffside! This has been the most amazing 6 months of my life! Bobby and Jennifer are…read moreamazing! This place is clean! Sites are spacious and the view is amazing! RV, Tent or even day use this is the place to be all spring summer long! Great place to long term for the winter too!

Came here today with a party of 11. Jocelyn was our tour guide and she was amazing!…read moreShe knew her facts and had a good time with us. She spent time listening to and answering the kid in our group's questions. What a treat today's tour was!

What a gem! If feel like you're driving into a kitschy little tourist trap but it's totally LEGIT!…read more A knowledgeable tour guide takes you down 143 (?) feet underground into active caves that feed one of three huge aquifers that supply water to Texas! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable (he's worked here for over 10 years) and hilarious. There was a five year old on our tour (and his mom and the two of us) and the tour guide was just as fantastic as the caverns themselves! Highly recommend. This cavern is privately owned and the $20ish bucks per person is a bargain! It's a little chilly down there. Being a sweater if you don't like the damp... and non slip shoes. If you're claustrophobic, obviously you might not want to do it but it's not that the spaces are particular small, it's just the thought of being so far underground with the fear of water rushing in. (They wouldn't take you down if that were a threat)! Loved it!