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Guadalupe River
FM 3351 Crossing to Guadalupe River State Park
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Route logistics
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.
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Access caveats
- 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.
- FM 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.
- 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.
Watch for
- Rock Pile and Dog Leg Class II rock-garden rapids in the upper miles, especially when the gauge is near the low side or rising.
- Edge Falls Road low-water crossing around mile 3.6; American Whitewater says it can clog with debris and records an entrapment drowning history there.
- Flows near or below about 100 cfs, when the TRPA Upper Guadalupe minimum is not met and exposed limestone, dragging, or private-bank portage choices become more likely.
- High or rising water after storms, when Hill Country current, strainers, crossings, and low banks can change quickly.
- Private-property boundaries, limited exits, hot-weather exposure, crowded state-park access, and the temptation to continue below the state park without the separate TPWD route plan.
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Guadalupe Rv nr Spring Branch, TX |
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| Target band | 300 cfs to 1,200 cfs |
| Low threshold | 100 cfs |
| High threshold | 5,000 cfs |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Official and local sources |
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| Main source behind this score | Texas Rivers Protection Association Upper Guadalupe flow guidance |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- 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.
- Live Upper Guadalupe gaugeUSGS 08167500 at 328 cfs / 3.23 ft
USGS Water Services returned same-day Guadalupe River near Spring Branch discharge and gage height at 2026-08-11 01:00 CDT during this implementation run.
- 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.
- Image decisionNo route-gallery image selected
Bounded American Whitewater, TPWD, Bergheim Campground, Commons, USGS, and same-route image review found route context and maps but no clearly rights-clean exact FM-3351-to-State-Park paddling asset selected for local reuse.
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Guadalupe River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Guadalupe River?
Paddle Today watches Guadalupe Rv nr Spring Branch, TX and treats 300 cfs to 1,200 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Guadalupe River route start and end?
This route starts at FM 3351 Crossing (Bergheim) and ends at Guadalupe River State Park river access, about About 7.8 mi on the water.
Is this Guadalupe River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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