RIVERS TO FLOAT & RENT TUBES
Guadalupe River
Location: New Braunfels
Time: 2-6 hour floats
Water: More rugged with rapids
Vibes: Party atmosphere
Tubes: Rockin' R, Whitewater Sports, and Lone Star Float House
Comal River
Location: New Braunfels
Time: Shortest float; 1-2 hours
Water: Limited rapids
Vibes: Best for families
Tubes: 444 Tubing Company, Rockin' R, and Comal Tubes
San Marcos River
Location: San Marcos
Time: 1-3 hours
Water: Some small rapids
Vibes: The biggest party river
Tubes: Texas State Tubes, Don's Fish Camp, and Lions Club of San Marcos
Frio River
Location: Concan
Time: 3-7 hours
Water: Clear, cold and calm
Vibes: Secluded & the most beautiful
Tubes: Happy Hollow Frio River Outfitters and Josh's Frio River Outfitters
BYOF(loat) RIVERS
Blanco River
Enjoy a relaxing float with family-friendly crowds and a slower pace, located in Blanco, Texas.
Colorado River
Float the longest river in Texas with tree-lined views and occasional wildlife spottings! Located in Bastrop, Texas.
Pedernales Falls State Park
Kick back on your tube and enjoy a lazy float in this slower river with pretty scenery, located in Johnson City.
Llano River
Bring your tubes and enjoy a family float trip at this calmer spot! Located in Junction, Texas.
Medina River
Escape the crowds at this peaceful float with stunning scenic views, located in Bandera.
Trinity River
Enjoy summer events like their Rockin’ the River live concert series, or rent a kayak instead of a tube! Located in Fort Worth, Texas.
TIPS
Pack a waterproof speaker.
Leave the valuables at home (prepare to lose things).
Bring cash for easy entry!
Bring a cooler + a tube for it to float on (connect it to your tube with a rope).
Pack all food & beverages in reusable containers.
Wear water shoes.
Pre-book your tubes online before your trip.
Check water levels & flow speed before you go.
Wear sunscreen & reapply often.
& most importantly...HAVE FUN!
RULES
Each river has a slightly different set of rules so make sure to check the river you plan to float before going!
In general:
- Some rivers have a can ban and require that all food & alcohol must be in non-disposable containers
- No glass or styrofoam
- No jumping from bridges, dams, trees, or cliffs
