Guadalupe River State Park includes over 1900-acres of the Texas Hill Country. Included in the park is
about four miles of clear flowing Guadalupe River frontage. This four mile area attracts visitors for
a number of activities including swimming, tubing, canoeing, fishing, or kayaking. This park also offers
a 5.3 mile equestrian trail for horse back riding or mountain biking. Camping areas are also available
along the river. Other park features include, daytime picnic areas, rest rooms with showers, RV hookups, and a playground.
All camp areas include fresh drinking water and some include electrical hookups and shower facilities. This
park also features a park store where you can buy ice, firewood, or other necessities. The park store also offers
souvenirs and gift items.
Scenery/Nature:
Guadalupe River State Park consists of about 1938 acres along the Guadalupe River. This park contains
some of the most beautiful scenery in Texas including its white limestone cliffs and its towering
cypress trees. This park has many other natural features that guests may enjoy while exploring this
park. Some of the trees that can bee seen at Guadalupe River State Park include sycamore, elm,
basswood, pecan, walnut, persimmon, willow, and hackberry. This park is also habitat to many
species of animals including deer, coyote, fox, skunk, raccoon, opossum, bobcat, and armadillo.
Guadalupe River:
The Guadalupe River is one of the most popular rivers in Texas. The Guadalupe River runs from Kerr
County Texas to San Antonio Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. Many rafters, canoeists, tubers, and kayakers
are drawn to the Guadalupe for its white water and challenging rocky streams. The Upper Guadalupe in
the Texas Hill Country is a small fast stream and is great for tubing. The Lower Guadalupe near Canyon
Lake and New Braunfels are popular for rafters and kayakers because of its fast, rocky flow. Fishing in
the Guadalupe River is also a great New Braunfels area attraction. The Guadalupe is listed as one of the
150 top trout streams in the United States.
Honey Creek State Natural Area:
Honey Creek State Natural Area is a 2200-acre park adjacent to Guadalupe River State Park. This
park is only open to guided tours. At this park you can go on a two hour guided tour consisting of a 2 mile trail
through diverse terrain, and wildlife areas. This tour focuses on history, geology, and plant and animal life.
Throughout this park, you may see artifacts and tools from early hunter gatherers from the region. Visitors to Honey Creek
State Natural Area are encouraged to call the park in advance for tour dates, times, and availabilities.
