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Are Beer Cans Allowed - River
Tubing near Austin

What is the "Can Ban"

 

Over the years, some rivers a have issued a "can ban" while floating the river in their city. The can ban means no cans allowed on the river while floating or swimming. It also means no one time containers allowed like plastic bags, one time use water bottles, styrofoam cups, etc. This was put in place to keep the rivers litter free from trash.

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Below is a list of three closest rivers to Austin, Texas and their stance on the can ban.

can ban texas river

San Marcos River

 

  • Cans are NOT allowed on the San Marcos river within the city limits.​

    • This includes areas in downtown San Marcos, Texas.

    • For example the Lions Club Tube rentals.​

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  • EXCEPTIONS: The portion of the river near Martindale, Texas, east of IH 35, is technically out of city limits and cans are still allowed.

    • These places included Texas States Tubes and Don's fish camp.​​​

    • Cans are allowed on Frontera Tours float trips. Please pack out trash. ​

Comal River​

 

  • Cans are NOT allowed on the Comal River.

  • All One time use drink containers, food packaging and wrappers, are prohibited, banned, and outlawed on the Comal River.

    • Permitted cooler size is a maximum of 30 quarts.​

  • We recommend:

    • Yeti or any type of insulated bottles for beverages.

    • Reusable silicone snack bags for snacks.

Guadalupe River

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  • No, cans are NOT allowed on the Guadalupe River within the city limits of New Braunfels due to the city's Disposable Container Ordinance. 

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