Texas RV Travel : Journeys : Guadalupe River
Guadalupe River State Park
In August 2005, we met my sister-in-law, Suzanne and her husband, Mike, for a weekend on the Guadalupe River. Suzanne and Mike were the first RVers we knew. They started with a small travel trailer and then went all out and purchased a new Terry with slides. Funny thing, they had to buy a new truck to pull the new RV! In December of 2007, they purchased a brand new 30-foot fifth-wheel trailer.
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The first morning we were there, we toured the Honey Creek Natural Area adjacent to the park. From Juniper laden hillsides to a lush riparian environment, we walked for two miles on a guided tour. This spring-fed creek flows from the mouth of the longest cave in Texas. The creek is only a few miles long and empties into the Guadalupe River below the park. This creek, with saw palmettos and lush native grasses, was the most peaceful body of water on this Earth. |
Here are directions for a free float down the Guadalupe River. You will need two vehicles. Guadalupe River State Park is on a Park Road 31 off State Hwy 46, between Bergheim and Bulverde. Journey to FM 3351 and turn right. You will turn right again on Edge Falls Road. Soon you will see a sign about "no parking from here to river."
Park one car before the sign and then drive back to FM 3351 and go right toward the river. As soon as you cross the Guadalupe River, park on the right of way before you reach the Bergheim Campground. Walk down to the river and jump in. You may also make arrangements at the park or at Bergheim RV Campground for a shuttle and tube rental.
| Mike, my brother-in-law, is a gregarious fellow that everyone loves. While exploring the area and he made friends with a local who arranged the free float above. The river was gorgeous with two Class 2 rapids and a waterfall. |  |
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