On a hot day, can you think of anything better and more fun than tubing down one of the many texas rivers (Guadalupe, Comal, Brazos, or San Marcos for example) with your family or 1000's of your new friends and a tube in tow full of your favorite beverages! Texas offers plenty of choices for tubing, rafting, kayaking, or canoeing whether you are looking for a slow easy float or some exciting whitewater.
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Here is some information on some of the best Texas Rivers for tubing, rafting, kayaking, or canoeing:
San Marcos River - this is a popular and fun place to tube with tubers usually starting in San Marcos
Brazos River - the most popular section is below Possum Kingdom dam
Comal River - said to be the shortest river in Texas, this 3 mile small crystal clear river flows from large springs in New Braunfels to the Guadalupe river
Guadalupe River - this is by far the most popular river for tubing with multiple places to tube and plenty of outfitters that rent tubes, rafts, kayaks, or canoes
Neches - very pretty and scenic river and popular for paddling
Frio River - this is a hidden gem of a river with cool, clear water that flows from underground springs
Texas Paddling Trails - this is a new program from Texas Parks & Wildlife to develop public inland and coastal paddling trails throughout the state and support these trails with maps, signage and other information
Note, there are some new rules for tubers on the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers - check them here or talk to your tube outfitter about them before you set out.
Southwest Paddler has tons of great information on paddling the Texas rivers as well as maps of various sections of the river.
Check out Texas Outside's Guadalupe River Page which shows a map of one of the more popular sections of the Guadalupe River for tubing and provides other information on camping, restaurants, and nightlife.
Tubing Links
- a listing of Texas River outfitters for tubes, kayaks, canoes, and rafts
Tube Texas is an excellent guide to floating Texas rivers and includes information on tubing trips, trip planning, Texas rivers, and more.
is where to rent a tube for tubing on the Guadalupe River... float down the scenic Guadalupe River on inner tubes with friends and family through the beautiful Texas Hill Country in Canyon Lake, TX.
Southwest Paddler is a comprehensive resource for information related to outdoors recreation on and near the rivers, creeks and streams of Texas and other states.
