WORD was created by the Texas Legislature in 1987 to collect fees from people that visit the area. The district includes most of the unincorporated portions of Comal County including 30+ miles of the Guadalupe River and Canyon Lake. See more information about WORD.

Each of the ramps close at different water levels. Click here for a map of the boat ramps and closing elevations.

Most parks around the lake are owned and operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Visit our parks tab for parks operated by W.O.R.D., or click here to see the corps of engineers list of parks.

Yes! The Guadalupe river below Canyon Lake still has good flow for any water recreation activities.

Contact an outfitter for more detailed information about float trips. For a list of outfitters in the area, go to Visitor’s Guide.

The following laws apply to the Guadalupe River in the unincorporated areas of Comal County.
NO: glass or foam products, plastic containers 5oz or less, littering, or trespassing. WORD ORDINANCES ARE SUBJECT TO A $500 FINE.

The Disposable Container Ban (Can Ban) law applies to the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers inside New Braunfels City limits. This law DOES NOT apply to the part of the 30 miles of Guadalupe River inside the Water Oriented Recreation District.