DUE TO LOW WATER ONLY HORSE SHOE FLOAT AVAILABLE!
ALL RIDERS MUST BE 5YRS OLD OR OLDER
Guadalupe River Tubing
All tubes must be returned by 7:00 pm
Book online then download, print and fill out your release to get on the river faster!
Tubing on the Guadalupe River at it's best! We're located 12 miles west of New Braunfels, exit 191 off Interstate 35. River Sports is uniquely located on the Guadalupe River right in the middle of the famous Horseshoe Loop, so getting into and out of the river simple and quick! Tube all day for one low price and choose from our Short Float, Medium Float, and/or our Long Float - see the maps below. At the end of your float trip, we will pick you up with our Shuttle*. Experience the best river tubing in Texas! We offer Military Discounts and Group Rates too!
Save time: Download, print and fill out your release in advance
Hours: 9am - 5pm Daily
River Flow Rate Chart:
Low & Slow: Below 64 cfs
Recreational: 65 - 499 cfs
Challenging: 500 - 799 cfs
Strenuous: 800 - 1199 cfs
*Caution is Advised*
NO RIVER TUBING: 1200 cfs and above
Rental Information and Pricing - All Day Tubing!
Minimum Age Requirement: 5 years old or older. Age limit may change with water conditions.
All prices are for cash
$1.00 per tube for W.O.R.D will be applied plus credit card fees
Payment methods:
Tube rental
$22 each
Tube for Cooler rental
You can bring your own cooler or rent one here. There are no restrictions on cooler size at Canyon Lake, but coolers larger than 48 quarts may not fit in our tubes.
$22 each
Cooler rental
You can bring your own cooler or rent one here.
$15 each
Ice
7 lbs
$2 each
Parking
with tube rental or paid private equipment fee.
FREE!
Life Jacket
with tube rental or paid private equipment fee. Life jackets are required by law on all boats/crafts, but not for tubes.
FREE!
Lost or Stolen Tubes
$25 each Cash
Note: Prices are subject to change without notice. All Sales are Final - No Refunds
Group Rates
To qualify for our Group Rates you must make "ONE PAYMENT" for your Group! You will not be considered a Group if paying individually. PLEASE ask our Cashier the total amount due for your Group, then have one person collect the money from each Group Member to make one payment for your Group at rental time! Thank You!
If you have more than 30 people in your group for a Saturday float, you should make a Reservation! Call 830-964-2450 to reserve your tubes in advance.
General Public Group Rates
Valid for 10 or more people. Not available on Holidays and Holiday Weekends or in combination with any other offer. Group rate must be requested at time of payment
Weekdays - Monday through Friday
$2 OFF each Tube Rental. include all day tube rental and one 4th Crossing shuttle bus service.
Weekends -Saturday and Sunday
$2 OFF each Tube Rental. include all day tube rental and one 4th Crossing shuttle bus service.
What to Expect
River Sports Tubes offers three float options based on the duration and length of your route. For an all-day Short Float, you'll get the chance to travel the famous Horseshoe Loop as many times as you want. Medium Floats travel 1 to 1.5 miles and start at the end of Horseshoe Loop. For a marathon tubing experience, you’ll want to choose the Long Float, which combines the Short and Medium Float for a 3-to-6-hour ride down the Guadalupe. At the end of your adventure.
Military Discounts
MUST SHOW MILITARY ID: Active, Reserve, Retired, Veteran, etc...
Weekdays - Monday through Friday - including Holidays!
$4 OFF each Tube Rental. include all day tube rental and one 4th Crossing shuttle bus service.
Weekends -Saturday and Sunday - including Holidays!
$4 OFF each Tube Rental. include all day tube rental and one 4th Crossing shuttle bus service.
Your Choice: A Short, Medium or Long Float!
DUE TO LOW WATER ONLY HORSE SHOE FLOAT AVAILABLE
Short Float
- 1/2 to 2 Hours, depending on River Levels River Levels vary Daily!
- Tube the "Loop" all day, until closing! Take a lunch break & tube some more!
Medium Float
(1-1/2 miles)
- 2 to 4 hours depending on River Levels River Levels vary Daily!
- 1-1/2 miles in length, begins at the end of the "Horseshoe Loop", (see small "red square" exactly at the Bridge near the "Campgrounds" where Map says: "BEGIN MEDIUM FLOAT"). This Float does not include the "Horseshoe Loop" section of the river.
- Our Medium Float ends just past the 4th Crossing Bridge indicated by a "red square" and where the Map says "END MEDIUM FLOAT".
Long Float
(2-1/2 miles)
- 3 to 6 hours depending on River Levels River Levels vary Daily!
- 2 1/2 miles in length, this Float combines our "Short Float" and our "Medium Float" together.
- It starts at the beginning of the "Horseshoe Loop" where the Map says "ENTRY" "BEGIN LONG FLOAT HERE", and ends just past the 4th Crossing Bridge indicated by a "red square" and where the Map says "END LONG FLOAT".
Tube Rentals include one shuttle trip. Additional shuttle trips are $5 per trip / per person.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I qualify for group rates?
To qualify for our group rates, you must make ONE PAYMENT for your entire party. If members all pay individually, you will not be considered eligible for a group rate. When booking, please ask the cashier what the total amount due for your whole group is. We then recommend having one person collect money from each member so that they make one single payment.
Should I make advance reservations for groups?
If you have more than 30 people in your group for a Saturday float, you should make a reservation. Call 830-964-2450 to reserve the amount of tubes you’ll need in advance.
Do I qualify for a General Public Group Rate?
A General Public Group Rate is valid for 10 or more people. It is not available on holidays or holiday weekends. It also cannot be used in combination with any other offer. Group rates must be requested at the time of payment.
What should I bring?
Please make sure you are wearing shoes. We also recommend bringing sunscreen and a drink. If you forget, River Sports Tubes does offer a select amount of sunscreen, water bottles, hats, coolers, ice, and float bags available for purchase.
Is there anything I should be aware of before getting on the water?
Once you start tubing, you will not be able to stop since all property along the riverbanks is private.
What time can I float until?
5:00 pm is the last time we allow tubes to go out on the water. Make sure you arrive early enough to enjoy the full experience.
Is there parking?
Parking is for customers only. Must rent a tube or pay for private equipment. Everyone in the group must pay.
