Spring Lake Eco Adventures

All participants should be in good mental and physical fitness to participate in the Spring Lake Eco Adventures Tours. A signed waiver is required for all participants stating that they will not hold Texas State University or the Meadows Center liable for any injury that may occur. 

Snorkel tours are limited to swimmers aged 12 and up. Participants must be able to swim, comfortable around deep water, and have experience snorkeling. Participants must arrive in a clean, washed swimsuit to prevent the spread of invasive species like zebra mussels. 

Life jackets are required for all participants. We have life jackets that will accommodate snorkelers with a maximum chest size of 58 inches and a weight of approximately 250 pounds. These measurements represent the limit of what we can accommodate for our snorkeling program. 

We have wetsuits and wetsuit jackets to accommodate snorkelers in sizes up to 235 pounds, but we have limited availability in these larger sizes. You are not required to wear a wetsuit or wetsuit jacket on the snorkeling tours, and anyone can certainly participate without one—although they are helpful with insulation. If you have concerns about fitting into a wet suit, please note it on your online reservation form or email us at springlaketours@txstate.edu.  You can also check out the wet suit size sheet.

All participants should be in good mental and physical fitness to participate in the Spring Lake Eco Adventures Tours. A signed waiver is required for all participants stating that they will not hold Texas State University or the Meadows Center liable for any injury that may occur. 

Limited to paddlers aged 12 and up. Participants must be able to prove that they can paddle their own boat. Comfort around deep water and experience with kayaking is required. The weight limits are as follows:

• Stand-up Paddleboard: 250 pounds
   
• Standard Kayaks (used during guided kayak tours) 
  • Solo Paddler: 250 pounds
  • Tandem (two paddlers): N/A
     
• Clear Kayaks (used during nighttime light-up kayak tours) 
  • Solo Paddler: 225 pounds
  • Tandem (two paddlers): 400 pounds combined weight
     

For our snorkel tours, you only need to bring a swimsuit, towel, and shoes that can get a little wet. For our kayak and SUP tours, you only need to bring clothes that can potentially get wet, a towel, and shoes that can get a little wet. The Meadows Center will provide all other gear. Make sure that any clothing or personal items that may get in the lake are washed to help us prevent the introduction of zebra mussels. And, please use eco-friendly sunscreens to help us protect the fragile habitat at Spring Lake.

If you have prescription goggles, bring those and make sure you are at least 15 minutes early so we can dip them in our gear wash. If you don’t have special goggles, make sure you wear contacts. Glasses do not fit under the masks.

Yes, but please arrive 15 minutes early to make sure you have time to clean it.

It depends on how much.  There may be some issues with the mask letting in water due to the facial hair preventing the mask from sealing.  We do have a limited number of masks that go over the nose instead of under which will work and one full face mask.  We also suggest using Vaseline or something similar to help with the seal. 

We have wetsuits and wetsuit jackets to accommodate snorkelers in sizes up to 235 pounds, but we have limited availability in these larger sizes. You are not required to wear a wetsuit or wetsuit jacket on the snorkeling tours, and anyone can certainly participate without one—although they are helpful with insulation. 

If you have concerns about fitting into a wet suit, please note it on your online reservation form or email us at springlaketours@txstate.edu.  You can also check out the wet suit size sheet. You are not required to wear a wetsuit or wetsuit jacket on the snorkeling tours, and anyone can certainly participate without one—although they are helpful with insulation. Please keep in mind that the water is a cool 72° year-round.

No, we do not.  Due to the limited space on our tours, we require booking your tour in advance.

Give us a call at (512)245-7590 or shoot us an email at springlaketours@txstate.edu.