The most complete directory of Texas river tubing destinations, outfitters, water conditions, and booking information. Compare outfitters across 21 Texas rivers.
Texas Rivers for Tubing
The most popular tubing river in Texas. Cold dam-release water stays in the 60s°F even in August. Spring-fed from Canyon Lake. Class I-II. Best season: late May through Labor Day. BYOB, no glass. Outfitters in New Braunfels and Gruene.
Two miles of 72°F spring-fed water running through downtown New Braunfels. The shortest river in Texas and the most family-friendly tube float in the state. Crystal-clear, consistent flow year-round. Features the Tube Chute rapid.
Spring-clear, 72°F Edwards Aquifer water. Flows through Texas State University campus. College-town vibe, gin-clear visibility, Rio Vista rapids. Best season April through October. Lions Club Tube Rental is the classic launch.
Frio means "cold" — and it is. Spring-fed Hill Country river near Concan and Garner State Park. Top family destination in Texas. Clear water, cypress trees, private cabin camps. Best season Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Quiet Hill Country float near Bandera, the Cowboy Capital of Texas. Family-friendly, low crowds, cattle-country scenery. Best for those avoiding the Guadalupe crowds.
Hill Country river near Wimberley with limestone bluffs and pour-offs. Weather-dependent flow. Small-scale outfitters. Near Blue Hole swimming area.
Pine-shaded river through the Lost Pines region near Bastrop. Broader water, easy paddle, good for kayaks and tubes. Bastrop River Co. is the main outfitter.
One of the most pristine and remote rivers in Texas. Permit required — limited access managed by Texas Parks & Wildlife. Multi-day expedition only. Crystal-clear limestone water, no development. Outfitters: Amistad Expeditions, Angell Expeditions.
Granite-dome Hill Country river near Llano. Scenic, low-traffic, spring-dependent flow. Kayak and canoe focused. Small-scale outfitters.
Big-water Texas river near Possum Kingdom Lake. Multi-day canoe and kayak trips. Not a tubing river — expedition paddle destination.
Guided multi-day raft trips through Big Bend National Park canyons: Santa Elena, Boquillas, Mariscal. Permit required. Big Bend River Tours is the top licensed outfitter.
Texas Tubing Outfitters
The largest outfitter on the Guadalupe River. Multiple put-ins (Horseshoe, Whitewater, Hueco Springs), school-bus shuttles, in-house cantina. Phone: (830) 629-9999. Website: rockinr.com. Guadalupe River.
Long stretches, big group discounts, reliable Guadalupe shuttle. Phone: (830) 964-2450. Website: riversportstubes.com. Guadalupe River.
Walk-in Guadalupe outfitter. Phone: (830) 964-3011. Website: tubehaus.com. Guadalupe River.
Full-service Guadalupe outfitter with multiple float lengths and shuttle service. Phone: (830) 964-3800. Website: floattheguadalupe.com. Guadalupe River.
Top Comal River outfitter. Tube rentals, cooler tubes, reliable shuttle. Phone: (830) 626-9900. Website: texastubes.com. Comal River.
Well-established Comal River outfitter. Affordable tube rentals, friendly staff, easy shuttle. Phone: (830) 627-1954. Website: tejastubos.com. Comal River.
The classic San Marcos River launch. Volunteer-run, walk-in only, $15 tube rental. Operating for decades. San Marcos River.
Popular San Marcos outfitter. Tubes, kayaks, paddle boards. Website: sanmarcosriveroutfitter.com. San Marcos River.
Old-school San Marcos tube rental. No-frills walk-in setup. Phone: (512) 357-1285. Website: donsfishcamp.com. San Marcos River.
Inside Garner State Park on the Frio River. Cheap, simple, walking distance to the river. Phone: (830) 232-6132. Website: garnerstatepark.com. Frio River.
Iconic Concan riverside lodges. Old-school, beloved, books out a year ahead. Phone: (830) 232-6118. Website: nealslodge.com. Frio River.
Large group Frio resort — water park, cabins, tube rentals. Phone: (830) 232-6625. Website: friocountry.com. Frio River.
Quiet stretch, no party scene, family default on the Frio. Phone: (830) 232-5266. Website: onthefrio.com. Frio River.
Cabin camp directly on the Frio River. Tube rentals, private river access. Phone: (830) 232-5412. Website: friocampriverview.com. Frio River.
Long-running Concan river-front cabins and tube rentals. Books months ahead in summer. Phone: (830) 232-5444. Website: floatthefrio.com. Frio River.
Long quiet floats, great for families avoiding the Guadalupe scene. Phone: (830) 796-3600. Website: themedinarivercompany.com. Medina River.
Pine-shaded Colorado River float right next to downtown Bastrop. Paddling trips, tube rentals, shuttle service. Phone: (512) 321-4661. Website: bastropriverco.com. Colorado River.
Licensed outfitter for permitted multi-day Devils River expeditions. Phone: (830) 703-0127. Website: amistadexpeditions.com. Devils River.
Expert-guided Devils River multi-day canoe and kayak expeditions. Phone: (830) 703-9210. Website: angellexpeditions.com. Devils River.
About Texas Tube Guide
Texas Tube Guide (texastubeguide.com) is the most complete directory of Texas river tubing destinations. We list outfitters across 21 rivers statewide with real pricing, wait times, amenities, alcohol policies, and direct booking links. Updated regularly with verified business information.
Popular rivers: Guadalupe River, Comal River, San Marcos River, Frio River, Medina River