Are Beer Cans Allowed on Texas' Rivers when Floating
Over the years, some rivers/towns have issued a "can ban" while floating their river. Some have kept the can ban and some have done away with it. If you ever hear the term "can ban" this means no cans or one time use containers allowed on the river. Reason behind this ban is to limit the trash build up and heavy intoxication while floating the river. As of summer 2023, here are what some rivers have in place for the "can ban".
SAN MARCOS RIVER
Yes, cans are allowed on the Portion of the San MARCos RIVER That we float.
As of summer 2024, cans are allowed on the PORTION of the San Marcos river that we float on. Technically we float in Martindale, TX and not in San Marcos proper. If you're floating in downtown San Marcos, cans are banned (no cans allowed). We are in the clear for now but it can change at anytime. So please pack out all your trash and leave it cleaner than you found it. Glass and styrofoam are not allowed. This helps protect the river and the ecosystem. The San Marcos river is quite precious and fragile so please leave no trace.
If y'all join a float trip with Frontera Tours , we provide onion mesh bags to everyone for trash. It's a great way to float the river and keep your trash on board. At the end we'll have trash cans for everyone.
COMAL RIVER
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NO, CANS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON cOMAL rIVER
No Disposable Containers are allowed on the Comal River. All “throw away" and/or "one time use” drink containers, food packaging and wrappers, are prohibited, banned, and outlawed on the Comal River.
This Rule is also known as the "New Braunfels Can Ban". Examples of disposable containers are one time plastic water bottles, Ziploc plastic baggies, plastic forks, spoons, knives, paper cups, plastic cups, styrofoam cups and containers, all glass items, beverage cans, one time use mini kegs, food wrappers and packaging, plastic wrap, plastic trash bags, aluminum foil, wine boxes, juice boxes, paper plates, paper towels, napkins, etc.
We recommend taking a couple yeti insulated bottles and filling them up with your favorite beverage.
GUADALUPE RIVER​
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NO, CANS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON GUADALUPE rIVER
No Disposable Containers are allowed on the Guadalupe river. All “throw away" and/or "one time use” drink containers, food packaging and wrappers, are prohibited, banned, and outlawed on the Comal River.
This Rule is also known as the "New Braunfels Can Ban". Examples of disposable containers are one time plastic water bottles, Ziploc plastic baggies, plastic forks, spoons, knives, paper cups, plastic cups, styrofoam cups and containers, all glass items, beverage cans, one time use mini kegs, food wrappers and packaging, plastic wrap, plastic trash bags, aluminum foil, wine boxes, juice boxes, paper plates, paper towels, napkins, etc.
We recommend taking a couple yeti insulated bottles and filling them up with your favorite beverage.