Guadalupe River State Park - Texas Parks & Wildlife

Guadalupe River State Park - Texas Parks & Wildlife Swim, fish, & tube along 4 miles of river frontage; a short drive from SA & Austin.

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Good morning y’all! As of 10:00 am today, 9/7/26, the park is sold out of online day use reservation permits. We recomme...
09/07/2026

Good morning y’all!

As of 10:00 am today, 9/7/26, the park is sold out of online day use reservation permits. We recommend calling prior to arrival and prior to 4:30pm if you don’t have a prior reservation to check on availability.

The park will close to those without prior reservations if we reach parking capacity.

Thanks! Have a great safe day.

UPDATE! As of 2:50 pm, we have reopened to all Day Users (with or without reservations)! As a reminder, if you arrive af...
09/06/2026

UPDATE! As of 2:50 pm, we have reopened to all Day Users (with or without reservations)!

As a reminder, if you arrive after 4:30pm, MUST use Self Pay station at the HQ parking lot. The only payment options for a valid permit will be cash or check ONLY.

Park alert: As of 12:45 pm on Sunday September 6th, the park is at capacity --- unless you have a reservation you will not be able to come in for the day. We will post here when we reopen. Thank you for your understanding.

PLEASE NOTE: As of 12:45 pm this post is out of date. Good morning! As of 9:30am on 9/6/26, there are no more online day...
09/06/2026

PLEASE NOTE: As of 12:45 pm this post is out of date.
Good morning! As of 9:30am on 9/6/26, there are no more online day-use reservation permit’s available.

We recommend you call the park prior to arrival to check if we are allowing entry. The park will close to those without prior reservations if we don’t have sufficient parking available.

Thank you for your understanding. Have a great day, y’all.

Guadalupe River State Park is looking for Park Hosts for September and October, and we'd love to welcome you to the team...
09/05/2026

Guadalupe River State Park is looking for Park Hosts for September and October, and we'd love to welcome you to the team!

As a Park Host, you'll serve as a friendly face for park visitors by helping answer questions, sharing information about the park, assisting with light campground duties and helping create a positive experience for everyone who visits. In exchange, Park Hosts receive a campsite and the chance to spend their days surrounded by the beauty of the Texas Hill Country.

Whether you're a seasoned RVer, a retiree looking for adventure, or someone who simply loves state parks, this could be the perfect short-term opportunity!

🌳 September & October openings available
🚐 RV required
😊 Help visitors enjoy their park experience
🏕️ Live and volunteer in one of Texas' most beautiful state parks

Interested or have questions? Email us at [email protected].

Tag a friend who might be looking for their next adventure!

The countdown is on! In just two weeks, Guadalupe River State Park will host our 1st Annual Veteran Mental Health Awaren...
09/04/2026

The countdown is on! In just two weeks, Guadalupe River State Park will host our 1st Annual Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hike, bringing our community together to raise awareness, show support and honor those impacted by mental health challenges.

Why do we ruck? Because every step helps start conversations, reduce stigma, and remind our veterans, service members and their families that they are not alone. Together, we can help build a stronger culture of support, understanding and connection.

For those who choose to ruck (rucking is not required to participate), we encourage carrying approximately 17.5 pounds in your pack. This weight serves as a symbolic reminder of the 17.5 veteran lives lost to su***de each day, honoring those we've lost while raising awareness for those who may be struggling.

Whether you come to ruck, hike, walk, or simply show your support, all are welcome to join us for this meaningful event.

📅 Event details: https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/guadalupe-river/veterans-mental-health-awareness-ruck-hike

Join us as we take meaningful steps together for awareness, remembrance and support.

Welcome to another Wildlife Wednesday! Featured today is a small-to-medium-sized butterfly 🦋 called the Common mestra. T...
09/02/2026

Welcome to another Wildlife Wednesday! Featured today is a small-to-medium-sized butterfly 🦋 called the Common mestra. These guys seem to be everywhere right now, with little clouds of them easily seen anywhere flowers are blooming. I like to think of them as a creamsicle 🍦 butterfly, with their bright white and light orange coloration. Their underwing is more muted, with orange-ish tan and white. These butterflies are not very big – only 1 3/8 to a little under 2 inches in wingspan.

Common mestras can be found from Texas south to Costa Rica. Here in Texas, they usually fly June through November. As caterpillars, they feed on the noseburn plant, but as adults butterflies, they drink nectar from flowers, or as you can see in the photo, even a ripe persimmon fruit! Look carefully at that photo to see the proboscis (a specialized mouthpart), that the butterfly uses to drink. Butterflies keep their proboscises rolled up when not in use, kind of like blow-out party favors. This amazing mouthpart can feed on flowers, fruit, sap, and even s**t (p**p!) 💩 to get nutrients!

Have you ever seen a common mestra before?

Please note: the lobby of Park Headquarters (the park office) will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday August 28th, from 8:00 am ...
08/27/2026

Please note: the lobby of Park Headquarters (the park office) will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday August 28th, from 8:00 am until 1:30 pm as we conduct our annual inventory.
We will be able to serve park visitors at the drive-through window.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Today’s Wildlife Wednesday is the brightly-colored green lynx spider (Peucetia viridans). 🕷 They are medium-sized spider...
08/26/2026

Today’s Wildlife Wednesday is the brightly-colored green lynx spider (Peucetia viridans). 🕷 They are medium-sized spiders whose bodies can be about ¾ inches long, and with long, hairy legs. Oftentimes you can find them in the tops of plants or shrubs, awaiting their insect prey.

Green lynx spiders do not weave webs to catch their prey, but instead they pounce on their prey like a lynx cat. They are important predators of corn earworms and some other significant crop pests. Like most spiders, they do have venom to incapacitate their prey, but they do not tend to be aggressive towards humans. Interestingly, though, the green lynx spider can spit venom at predators, so if you are looking at one, please exercise caution just in case. 🚧

Green lynx spiders can commonly be found throughout the southern states, and south through Central America. Interestingly, there is a closely-related spider, the lesser green lynx spider (Peucetia longipalpis) that can be found farther west to Central America.

Both photos in this post are of green lynx spiders on a snow-on-the-mountain plant, which are blooming all over the place right now at the park and around the area. They are great places to check to see if you can spot one of these spiders! 👀

In honor of National Dog Day on Wednesday, 8/26, here are a few reminders to keep your furry friend safe outdoors! - We ...
08/26/2026

In honor of National Dog Day on Wednesday, 8/26, here are a few reminders to keep your furry friend safe outdoors!

- We are currently under a heat advisory, with "feels-like" temperatures up to 110 degrees! In the heat, if you do bring your dogs out for walking, it's best to do it before 10 am, or after 6 pm.
- To check if it's too hot for your dog to be walking outside, place the back of your hand against the pavement and leave it there for 5 seconds. If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for your dog's paws!
- If you do bring your dog out, please make sure they get lots of rest in the shade and lots of water!! If they start acting tired, please get them into the shade (or ideally the AC) ASAP and let them rest, and offer water.
- Heatstroke in dogs can occur in as little as 30 minutes, and certain breeds or dogs with certain health conditions are more at-risk. Please take extra caution with these furry ones.

We love our four-legged visitors, and we want them to have a safe and happy park visit, too!

📣Guadalupe River State Park Weather Update☀A Heat Advisory is in effect until Sunday at 7 PM. Heat index values may reac...
08/21/2026

📣Guadalupe River State Park Weather Update

☀A Heat Advisory is in effect until Sunday at 7 PM. Heat index values may reach 109. Conditions are extremely hot and humid, and heat illnesses can happen quickly.

If you plan to visit the park, please be prepared:
• Bring plenty of water and drink often.
• Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing.
• Plan your hike or river time for early morning or evening.
• Take frequent breaks in the shade.
• Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If someone shows symptoms, move them to a cool spot right away and call 911.
• Check on your group, especially children, older adults and pets.

Enjoy the park safely and take care of yourself in this heat ☀️💧

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3350 Park Road 31
Spring Branch, TX
78070

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

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+18304382656

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