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Can I go into the Gorge unescorted?

No. The Canyon Lake Gorge is on Federal property that is currently leased by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. You must schedule a tour to enter the Gorge, to sign up for one of the public tours using this site or call GBRA (830-964-5424).

What if I sneak into the Gorge?

No Trespassing signs are posted on all entry points, and if you are caught in the Gorge without a permit by Corps Rangers or by the Comal County Sheriff's office, you will be subject to arrest and/or a trespassing fine of up to $2000.

Can I swim in the Gorge?

Absolutely Not. The GPS strives to maintain the natural integrity of the site, and it is not safe.

Can I take fossils out of the Gorge?

No. Fossils are considered by federal law to be antiquities, and are covered by the Federal Penal code. Theft of fossils is a felony offense.

What age is allowed in the Gorge?

For safety reasons, at present the policy is that anyone under age 7 are not allowed in the Gorge.

 Student Tours (High School grades 9-12 and University level):

1. School groups are limited to no more than 20 students, with two teachers (or one teacher and another adult), for a maximum of 22.
2. It is recommended that High School student tours be held during school hours, M-F.
3. School groups below 9th grade will be coordinated with the GBRA Education Director who may ask the GPS for Guide/Docent assistance.
4. Home schooled youth groups will follow the same adult/child ratio listed for public/group tours.
5. If a high school student group larger than 20 but less than 30 requests a tour, they can be offered a short tour. This modified tour would last only 1½ hours and would bring them out after Pride Rock. At least three teachers or adult chaperones would be required, for a maximum of 33.
6. If a group larger than 30 but less than 60 request a tour, GPS could partner with the USCOE and split the group into two small groups. The Corps would take ½ of the students on a tour of the dam, while the GPS provides the “short tour” to the other ½ of the group, and then switch. Each ½ group would be required to have at least three teachers/adult chaperones.
7. Professors requesting to conduct their own student tour through the Gorge will have at least one Guide/Docent accompany them.

Public and Group Tours:

1. Limited to no more than 23 participants.
2. Age restrictions – Children under the age of 7 are not allowed in the Gorge.
   Children 7 and above are allowed with the following stipulations:

   a) Ages 7-10, one adult* for every child

   b) Ages 11-15, one adult* for every three of this age range

   c) Ages 16-20, one adult* for every five teens

   * Adult = age 21 or older

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