River outfitters
The established tube, raft, and kayak operators on each river, who to call to get on the water. Check live conditions first on the tracker, then book with an outfitter on the river you’re floating.
Guadalupe River
Rockin' R River Rides
Gruene & New Braunfels
Established 1979, tube, raft, and kayak rentals with shuttle on both the Guadalupe and Comal, with multiple locations including Gruene.
Details pending confirmation.
Whitewater Sports
FM 306 / Horseshoe Loop, Sattler
Operating since 1972, custom tube and raft float trips on the Guadalupe with shuttle, at the end of the Horseshoe Loop.
Details pending confirmation.
River Sports Tubes
FM 306, Canyon Lake (Horseshoe Loop)
Tube and cooler rentals on the Guadalupe with shuttle included; float options from the Horseshoe Loop.
Details pending confirmation, Phone unconfirmed, verify against riversportstubes.com (a search result also linked this number to Whitewater Sports).
Little Ponderosa River Outfitters
River Road (3rd–4th Crossing), New Braunfels
Tube and kayak rentals on the Guadalupe with shuttle, river access, and parking included; off Ponderosa Crossing on River Road.
Details pending confirmation.
Shanty Tubes
FM 306, Canyon Lake
Family- and minority-owned Guadalupe River tube and kayak rental with all-day rates and free life jackets.
Details pending confirmation.
Comal River
Rockin' R River Rides
Gruene & New Braunfels
Established 1979, tube, raft, and kayak rentals with shuttle on both the Guadalupe and Comal, with multiple locations including Gruene.
Details pending confirmation.
Landa River Trips
N Market St, New Braunfels (head of the Comal)
Since 1986 at the start of the Comal, tube rentals include parking, entry past the Tube Chute, and shuttle back.
Details pending confirmation.
Texas Tubes
Meusebach St, New Braunfels
Comal River outfitter since 2002, float trips with return shuttle and complimentary life jackets.
Details pending confirmation.
Landa Falls
Landa St, New Braunfels
Tube rentals with free air-conditioned shuttle on the Comal, plus cooler rentals and crystal kayak tours; advertises the longest float on the Comal.
Details pending confirmation.
San Marcos River
San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental
City Park, San Marcos
Nonprofit all-day tube rental and shuttle at City Park supporting local charities; bring-your-own-tube shuttle passes available.
Details pending confirmation.
Texas State Tubes
N Old Bastrop Hwy, San Marcos (Martindale)
Tube rentals, float trips, and guided kayak tours on the San Marcos River through Martindale, shuttle included.
Details pending confirmation.
Frio River
Neal's Lodges
Concan (Hwy 127)
Family-owned Frio River resort since 1926, cabins, RV/tent camping, and one-stop tube rental with upriver shuttle.
Details pending confirmation.
Andy's on River Road
Concan (Hwy 127)
Since 2003, tube and kayak rentals, shuttles to access gates, a store, and cabins on the Frio in Concan.
Details pending confirmation.
Happy Hollow Frio River Outfitters
Concan (US-83)
Tube and kayak rentals with shuttle on the Frio, plus cabins and vacation-home rentals in Concan.
Details pending confirmation.
Josh's Frio River Outfitter
Concan & Leakey (Hwy 127)
Tube and kayak rentals, shuttle/pickup service, and bait & tackle, with locations in Concan and Leakey.
Details pending confirmation, Phone unconfirmed, multiple numbers seen across sources; verify against frioriveroutfitter.com.
Garner State Park (concession)
Concan (inside Garner State Park)
State-park concession renting inner tubes, kayaks, and paddle boats for the Frio inside the park (day-use float, no shuttle).
Details pending confirmation.
Outfitter details are compiled from public sources and are being confirmed with each operator. Always call ahead to confirm hours, pricing, and river access before you drive out. To list or correct an outfitter, get in touch.