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About Son's Guadalupe

Son's Guadalupe is our private-access foothold on the famous Guadalupe River near New Braunfels. Instead of fighting for parking at a public park and sharing the bank with a thousand strangers, you walk in through a gated property, set up at a shaded picnic area, and step down to your own stretch of river. It's the Guadalupe at its best — without the chaos. Read more on the Son's Guadalupe property page or, if you'd rather stay the night, jump to overnight booking.

What a day visit includes

• Reserved entry for your party with on-site host
• Shaded seating, picnic tables, and clean restrooms
• Direct river entry steps and a calm wading area
• Parking on-site — no hunting for a spot

River conditions & safety

Guadalupe flow varies based on releases from Canyon Dam, which makes mornings the most predictable time to be in the water. Our team posts the current conditions at check-in. Life jackets are strongly recommended for tubing and required for non-swimmers and young children. We pause river access during lightning, severe storms, and flash-flood warnings — see our FAQs for full weather and refund policies.

Drive, parking & what to bring

Son's Guadalupe sits a short drive from New Braunfels and roughly 45 minutes from San Antonio and 90 minutes from Austin via I-35. Bring a swimsuit, water shoes, sunscreen, towels, and a cooler — glass containers are not permitted in the river area. Tubes, kayaks, and paddles can be added to your booking above. Looking for a thoughtful gift? A Son's Getaways gift card works here too.