Frequently Asked Questions

When will I need to use the Resident River Pass? In order to avoid paying the $2 River Management Fee when floating the Comal or Guadalupe River (inside City limits), you will need to have your pass on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

How long is my pass good for?  The Resident River Pass is good for three seasons, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Where do I use my Resident River Pass? In order to avoid paying the $2 River Management Fee, you will present your Resident River Pass at one of the city operated fee booths to receive a wristband. You can also use your Resident River Pass at any outfitter to have the River Management Fee waived.

Do I have to carry my Resident River Pass with me on the river? No, once you receive your wristband from the fee booth, you do not need to carry your Resident River Pass with you onto the river.

Can I carry my pass with me on the river instead of the wristband? No, you must have a wristband when entering and exiting the river from a public access point.

What time do the fee booths open? The fee booths are open 9am-6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays between Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. If you are accessing the river outside of these hours you will not need a wristband. 

What if I use private property to get onto the river? If you are accessing the river on private property, but using a public exit, you will need to get a wristband at a fee booth prior to entering the river. If you are entering and exiting using private property, you will not need a wristband.

Do I have to pay for parking? If parking at Prince Solms Park, you still have to pay the $20 parking fee.

What else can I use my Resident River Pass for? The Resident River Pass is only used for residents to avoid paying the $2 River Management Fee 

What if I lose my pass? Your first pass is free, a replacement pass will be a fee of $5.

Who needs a pass? All persons using water-oriented recreational equipment on the premises known as the City Tube Chute, Prince Solms Park, Hinman Island Park or using public exits on the Comal or Guadalupe Rivers, regardless of age, will need a pass

Can someone else use my pass? No, only the pass holder can use the pass.

Do I need my River Resident Pass on the Guadalupe River? Yes, when entering or exiting the Guadalupe River from a public access point inside city limits, you will need to have a wristband. You can visit one of the Comal River fee booths or Bull Frog Tubing at the Gruene Outpost Lodge to get your wristband at no cost.

In 2016, New Braunfels City Council approved a recommendation from the River Advisory Committee to implement a revised River Management Fee and collection procedures. The fee will apply only to non-residents. 

At the same time, a Resident River Pass was approved that allows New Braunfels residents to tube without paying the River Management Fee. 

Click here to view the City Ordinance in PDF format.
Click here to view the referenced City Ordinance Section 86-116.