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Guadalupe RiverFM 3351 Crossing to Guadalupe River State Park
Upper Guadalupe day run from the FM 3351 / Bergheim crossing to Guadalupe River State Park. American Whitewater documents this 7.8-mile Class II trip with public access anchors, route hazards, and a state-park take-out, while the Spring Branch USGS gauge gives a product-supported Upper Guadalupe flow check.
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Access rules, camping and seasonal notes.
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Access and shuttle
Launch at FM 3351 / Bergheim and take out at Guadalupe River State Park for the upstream Upper Guadalupe day run. Use USGS 08167500 near Spring Branch with TRPA's conservative Upper Guadalupe range, then make a same-day call on visible level, Edge Falls Road debris, private-bank limits, and storm risk.
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Put-in
FM 3351 Crossing (Bergheim)American Whitewater publishes FM 3351 and Guadalupe River State Park as access anchors. Treat these as arrival points, then follow current signs, traffic, parking, and safe-bank conditions for the exact water entry or exit.
Take-out
Guadalupe River State Park river accessFM 3351 public access is described as river-left highway-easement access via a dirt or gravel road. If that access is posted, blocked, or unsafe, skip the route instead of inventing a private-bank launch.
Road shuttle
Stage Guadalupe River State Park first, then drive back to FM 3351 / Bergheim. Confirm state-park day-use entry or camping reservations, inspect the park landing, and use only the AW-described FM 3351 public highway-easement access or a separately arranged Bergheim Campground access plan.
Additional access notes
- Guadalupe River State Park access is fee-controlled and can reach capacity. Reserve day-use or camping passes when needed and confirm current park river access before leaving the shuttle.
- The Spring Branch gauge is downstream of the state-park take-out and is used as an Upper Guadalupe flow check, not as a substitute for scouting the FM 3351 launch, Edge Falls Road, and the park landing.
More route and safety guidance
- Edge Falls Road low-water crossing can collect debris and has a documented entrapment drowning history; scout early and portage or skip the trip if the crossing looks blocked or pushy.
- Use the FM 3351 public highway-easement access and the Guadalupe River State Park river access only. Private banks between them are not casual stops or camps.
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Guadalupe Rv nr Spring Branch, TX. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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| Gauge site | Guadalupe Rv nr Spring Branch, TX |
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| Preferred range | 300 cfs to 1,200 cfs |
| Low threshold | 100 cfs |
| High threshold | 5,000 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | Texas Rivers Protection Association Upper Guadalupe flow guidance |
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NotesPublished evidence and verification notes
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- Route shapeFM 3351 / Bergheim to Guadalupe River State Park, about 7.8 mi
American Whitewater identifies Bergheim / FM 3351 to Guadalupe River State Park as one of the most popular Upper Guadalupe day trips and lists the state-park access at about 7.75 miles.
- Public access anchors29.89220, -98.55900 to 29.87600, -98.48580
American Whitewater publishes FM 3351 Crossing and Guadalupe River State Park access coordinates, describing FM 3351 as public highway-easement access and the state park as public river-right access with parking and bathrooms.
- Gauge check during route review · 2026-08-11USGS 08167500 at 328 cfs / 3.23 ft
This reading was saved when we checked the guide. It is not today’s water level. Check the current gauge and local conditions before paddling.
- Threshold posture100 cfs minimum; 300-1,200 cfs ideal; 5,000 cfs maximum
TRPA publishes Upper Guadalupe flow guidance tied to the Spring Branch gauge family; Paddle Today uses the full range conservatively and keeps the route behind the whitewater filter.
- CampingEndpoint campground
Guadalupe River State Park publishes water-and-electric campsites and walk-in tent sites at the take-out. No private-bank or informal on-route camping is inferred between FM 3351 and the park.
- SafetyClass II rock gardens, Edge Falls Road low-water crossing, private banks
American Whitewater identifies Rock Pile, Dog Leg, and Edge Falls Road as route features, and warns that the low-water crossing can collect debris and has a documented entrapment drowning history.
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