Spring Branch, Texas

What to See & Do

Guadalupe River — The river is the reason Spring Branch exists as a destination. The stretch through this area offers excellent tubing, kayaking, and river swimming with several outfitters and public access points serving the recreational market.

Guadalupe River State Park — Just south of Spring Branch, this 1,900-acre state park offers four miles of Guadalupe River frontage with swimming, tubing, kayaking, camping, and hiking on the cedar-covered limestone hills above the river.

Honey Creek State Natural Area — Adjacent to Guadalupe River State Park, this area is accessible only through guided tours and contains rare plant communities along a spring-fed creek. Guided tours depart from the state park.

Natural Bridge Caverns — About 15 miles south, the largest commercial caverns in Texas are an easy day trip from Spring Branch.

Food & Drink

Spring Branch has limited dining options as an unincorporated community, but the river outfitters and some small commercial operations provide basic refreshments. Bulverde and Spring Branch's commercial corridor along TX-46 have grown to include more options in recent years. For a full dining experience, New Braunfels is about 15 miles east.

Local Tips

• River conditions vary significantly with rainfall — check flow levels before planning a float trip.
• Guadalupe River State Park requires reservations on summer weekends and fills quickly.
• The TX-46 corridor through Spring Branch connects Boerne (west) and New Braunfels (east) and is one of the more scenic Hill Country highway drives.
• Bulverde, just south of Spring Branch, has grown significantly and provides more services and dining options.

Getting There

Spring Branch sits on TX-46 about 15 miles west of New Braunfels. From San Antonio, take IH-10 west to TX-46 north. From New Braunfels, take TX-46 west about 15 miles.