Guadalupe River State Park
Things to Do
The park has four miles of river frontage and is located in the middle of a nine-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River. Park visitors may enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including canoeing, fishing, swimming, tubing, picnicking, hiking and camping. No equestrian camping is available at the park. Opportunities also exist for less vigorous pursuits, such as bird-watching and nature study.
Swimming Safety Tips
River flow for the Guadalupe River Basin
More information about rivers from the Texas River Guide Volunteer Opportunities
The website maintained by The Friends of Guadalupe River / Honey Creek organization offers more information about this area and about volunteer opportunities at this park.
Information on other volunteer opportunities at state parks Ranger Programs
The park offers a variety of educational opportunities. Check the calendar for upcoming events or contact the park for special tours
Children's Discovery Center: Take a look at the park through the eyes of a scientist and watch another world come to life! The exhibits in the park's Children?s Discovery Center invite kids to take a closer look at nature using scientific tools like magnifying glasses, microscopes and binoculars. Kids can try out exhibits, explore themed discovery boxes and check out a free backpack of tools they can use to go back into the park and see for themselves.
Tours: A two-hour guided interpretive tour of the adjacent Honey Creek State Natural Area , which emphasizes history, geology, flora and fauna, is offered Saturdays at 9 a.m.; call the park to confirm.
Ask about the Junior Ranger Explorer Packs available for free checkout at the park!
Area Attractions
Nearby attractions include Honey Creek State Natural Area and Blanco State Park . In San Antonio, the Casa Navarro State Historic Site , and the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park which includes the Missions San Jose, San Juan, Espada, and Concepcion . You may also want to refer to nearby Lower Colorado River Authority parks .