Nichol's Landing - Swimming Hole near New Braunfels, Texas
Old Spring Branch Road, Spring Branch, TX, USA,New Braunfels,Texas
29.870593843736685, -98.43458968032735
21.9 miles NW of New Braunfels, Texas
Address: Old Spring Branch Road, Spring Branch, TX, USA
GPS: 29°52'14.1"N 98°26'4.5"W
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State: Texas

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Nichol’s Landing is a unique spot on the Upper Guadalupe River. Nichol's Landing is the area where the Upper Guadalupe River can be accessed with the most ease. Unlike most other access areas, Nichol's Landing had off road parking close to the river, making it easy to reach the river without strenuous hiking.This ease of access makes Nichol’s landing a unique and valuable put in or take out point for kayaks and canoes.

The depth and rapids on the Upper Guadalupe River vary from day to day. Most of the time beginners can navigate these waters in canoes, kayaks or tubes.

In addition to being a great point to begin or end a floating journey, Nichol’s landing is a great swimming hole. There is a sandbar that narrows the river into a smaller channel and a rope swing hanging from a cypress tree.

The Upper Guadalupe River is lined with beautiful cypress trees and limestone shelves. These unique views can be enjoyed by visitors as they participate in their various activities.

Fishing is allowed at Nichol’s Landing. This section of the Guadalupe River is home to several types of bass, carp, crappie, gar and catfish. Small lures and a light line are recommended and Texas fishing regulations apply.

Before participating in any activity on this river, it is recommended that visitors check the rate of the rivers flow. The river is safe for any activity when its flow is between 100 and 800 cubic feet per second. Flow rates can be found online using www.wordcc.com or waterdata.usgs.gov.

Whether you are swimming, fishing, floating or paddling you will enjoy your day on the Upper Guadalupe River at Nichol’s Landing.

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Nichol’s Landing Paddling Trail lends access to the many swimming, paddling, and water-related delights of the Upper Guadalupe River

https://www.austinchronicle.com/columns/day-trips-11740883/

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Upper Guadalupe – Nichol’s Landing Paddling Trail

This 9.9-mile reach of the Guadalupe River in Comal County is lined with an abundance of mature trees and a spectacular mix of limestone cliffs and shelves. Paddlers will enjoy an exciting 3-6 hour ride on a variety of rapids between gentle stretches.

https://tpwd.texas.gov/boating/paddling-trails/hill-country/upper-guadalupe/
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Directions

From New Braunfels, Texas

  1. Head northeast on Main Plaza/State Spur 453 toward E San Antonio St (318 ft)
  2. Turn right onto N Seguin Ave/State Spur 453
    Continue to follow N Seguin Ave
    (0.2 mi)
  3. Continue onto Landa St (0.9 mi)
  4. Turn right onto N Walnut Ave (1.3 mi)
  5. Continue onto TX-46 E (12.4 mi)
  6. Turn right onto FM311 N (1.8 mi)
  7. Continue straight onto FM311 W (6.0 mi)
  8. Turn right onto Knibbe Rd (0.2 mi)
  9. Turn right onto US-281 N (0.4 mi)
  10. Turn left onto County Rd 71/Spring Branch Rd
    Continue to follow Spring Branch Rd
    (2.8 mi)
  11. Turn left onto Old Spring Branch Rd (0.3 mi)
  12. Turn left onto Hildebrand
    Destination will be on the left
    (1.3 mi)
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