Comal Tubes

Thank you everyone that came out to visit us this year! Comal tubes is now closed for the season. We will see you all next year!! 🏊🏻‍♂️👙🌞

🏆 Float the "World's Shortest River" in Style! 🏆

​Did you know the Comal River holds the Guinness World Record for the “Longest, Shortest River in the World”?

At just over 2 miles long, it’s the ultimate way to spend a summer afternoon in New Braunfels! 🥨🍺

​Why float with Comal Tubes? We make it EASY:

​Door-to-River Service: Our shuttle drops you right at Prince Solms Park, the heart of the action! 🚌💨

​Ride the Chute: You’ll enter the water just upstream of the world-famous Tube Chute for that instant adrenaline rush! 🌀🌊

​The Perfect Timing: Enjoy a relaxing 2-hour float through crystal clear spring water. ⏱️💎

​The Big Finish: Watch the Comal pour into the mighty Guadalupe River right at the end of your trip! 🌊🤝

​Grab your friends, pack the cooler (check those river rules! 🚫🧺), and let’s get on the water! 🩴🕶️

​📍 Find us in New Braunfels!
1880 South Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130

👇 Tag your tubing squad in the comments!

​

Me at 9:00 AM preparing for the Can Ban like I’m in a breaking news segment. 🧃🧊

​Remember Y’all: No cans, no glass, no disposable plastic on the Comal! Fill up those Yeti & Stanley tumblers before you grab your tube from us.

​What’s your official river cup of choice this summer? Tell us below! 👇

From grit and gears to clear blue water and inner tubes! 🌊⚙️

​Did you know the Comal River wasn't always just a place for a summer float?

In the mid-1800s, this powerful waterway was the industrial heartbeat of the community. German settlers used its reliable, spring-fed flow to power everything from gristmills and sawmills to massive textile factories.

​As the world changed after 1900, so did the riverbanks. The industrial hubs shifted, paving the way for the beautiful recreational spaces we love today, like the iconic Landa Park and Prince Solms Park.

​Next time you’re drifting down the "longest shortest river in Texas," take a second to imagine the water wheels that once turned where you’re now splashing! 🎡✨

​

The "Tube Chain" Disaster ⛓️🌊

​⚠️ POV: You said "Let's just tie all our tubes together, it'll be easy!" 🪵🥨

​Expectation: A peaceful, synchronized floating island of best friends drifting gracefully down the Comal. 🏝️✨

​Reality:
​30 minutes in, your rope is tied into a nautical knot no human can untangle. 🪢

​You’ve accidentally collected two random strangers, a stray paddle, and a floating flip-flop. 🩴

​You're currently spinning in circles entering the Tube Chute sideways. 🌀🌪️
​Who is the friend that ALWAYS promises they know how to tie the knot, but leaves you floating like a tangled web of spaghetti? 🍝

​Tag them and tell them to practice their knots before this weekend! 👇

​

💦 The hidden plumbing of the Edwards Aquifer:

​🔹 The Springs Stagger Their Shutdowns: Comal Springs isn't just one single spout; it’s a system of seven major springs and dozens of smaller fissures. When aquifer levels drop, the higher-elevation "upper spring runs" (the ones you walk past on the park trails) are the first to stall out and go dry.

​🔹 Deep-Water Fissures to the Rescue: While the shallow park springs have paused, the deeper, lower-elevation fissures at the bottom of Landa Lake are still pushing out tens of millions of gallons of water a day!

​🔹 Low Flow, But Steady: The river's average historical flow is around 284 cubic feet per second (cfs), and while drought has dropped that down significantly to around 60–70 cfs, it is still enough to keep the main downstream channel consistently fed, refreshing, and supporting local wildlife.

​Nature's subterranean plumbing is incredibly resilient! Have you been out to see the changes at the park yourself lately? Let's talk in the comments. 👇

​

🌊🛷 Look, I know what it looks like... but what is it REALLY?! 😂👇

​If someone who has NEVER been to New Braunfels asked you what this legendary setup actually is, what would you tell them?

​WRONG ANSWERS ONLY.

​(Looking for the wildest, most hilarious descriptions you’ve got) 🌊💥

​Drop yours in the comments below! 👇

​

🌊 Ready to master the art of the Texas float? ☀️

​Stop settling for a basic river trip and upgrade your summer at Comal Tubes!

Whether you're a solo drifter or the designated "party captain," we have the perfect setup for your day on the water in New Braunfels.

​Pick Your Ride:

​1. Classic Commercial Tube: Our iconic, durable single tube with comfortable handles.

​2. Premium ATX Comfort Float: Stay super comfy with a built-in headrest.

​3. Dedicated Cooler Float: Just for your drinks! Features multiple cup holders.
​Don’t get left on the banks! Grab your crew, pack the ice, and let’s make some waves. 🍻🛶

​📅 Lock in your tubes now: ComalTubes.com

​

🌊👀 DID YOU KNOW?? Texas is home to a world-famous water slide built right into a natural river! 👇🔥

​If you haven’t experienced the legendary City Tube Chute on the Comal River, you are missing out on the ultimate Texas summer rite of passage! 🛟💦

​Forget your standard waterpark lines. This massive, concrete water slide is built directly into a city dam! Instead of a boring portage around the drop-off, you get launched into a fast, swirling, and absolutely exhilarating rush of whitewater. 🌪️🚀

​It is officially the ultimate highlight of the float and a major attraction for thrill-seekers all over the world.

​Who are you taking through the chute with you this weekend? Tag your tubing crew below! 👇👇👇

​