Guadalupe River State Park
Texas State Park · Kendall County
Guadalupe River State Park entrance fee
$7 per adult
Guadalupe River State Park hours
Open daily.
Headquarters:
Summer Hours (June - August)
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday - Sunday
Regular Hours (September - May)
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
Gate:
8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Discovery Center:
Thursday & Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Discovery Center hours may vary on holidays and spring break.
Hours as published by TPWD. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Guadalupe River State Park
Beautiful limestone cliffs and giant bald cypress trees framing the rushing waters of the Guadalupe River. Swim, tube, or canoe the river rapids, and hike scenic trails through the surrounding Hill Country forests.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🐦 Birding
- 🧭 Geocaching
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
- ⚡ Electric & Water
- ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
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Camping options
- Campsites with Electricity (Turkey Sink)
- Campsites with Electricity (Cedar Sage)
- Campsites with Water (Walk-in)
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
- Amphitheater
Trails
- Prairie Trail
- Oak Savannah Loop
- Painted Bunting Trail
- Persimmon Path
- Live Oak Trail
- Barred Owl Trail
- River Overlook Trail
- Cedar Sage River Trail
- Discovery Center Loop
- Bald Cypress Trail
- Bauer Trail
- Bamberger Trail
- Hofheinz Trail
- Golden-Cheeked Warbler Trail
- Little Bluestem Loop
- Curry Creek Overlook Trail
- River Access Trail
As listed on the park’s trail map.
Contact
Phone830-438-2656
Address3350 Park Road 31, Spring Branch, TX 78070
Upcoming events at Guadalupe River State Park
- Night Hike at Honey Creek SNA--Registration Required
- Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk--Registration Required
- Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk--Registration Required
- Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
- Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
- Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk--Registration Required
- Self-Guided First Day Nature Hikes
- Annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz w/iNaturalist
Event details and registration are on the TPWD calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Guadalupe River State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Riding helmets
- Handheld GPS
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
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