Enjoy an Amazing Time in and on the Banks of the Guadalupe River!
Choose Your Experience
Whether you want a full day, an overnight escape, or just the float — we've got you covered.
See How We're Different →If You've Ever Had a River Trip Go Wrong...
You know the feeling. The day started with excitement and ended with regret.
Sound Familiar?
- Shoulder-to-shoulder crowds fighting for the same exit point
- Hunting for parking while worried about getting towed
- Rowdy atmosphere that makes you nervous for the kids
- Ending the float far from your car with exhausted children
- Nowhere to sit, rest, or escape the sun
- Porta-potties as your only bathroom option
You're Not Alone
The Guadalupe River itself is gorgeous. Crystal-clear water, cypress trees, limestone canyons — it's one of the most beautiful places in Texas.
The problem isn't the river. It's the lack of control.
That's why we built Son's Guadalupe differently — as a private basecamp system designed to eliminate every moment when river trips fall apart.
How the Day Flows
Settle Into Your Space
Arrive, unload, and relax at your private cabana or riverside picnic table. Shade, seating, and a place to call home for the day—no rushing, no setup stress.
Float When You're Ready
When the timing feels right, hop on our shuttle upstream and enjoy an easy 2–3 hour float down the Guadalupe. No crowds to fight, no logistics to manage—just a smooth, scenic ride.
Come Back to Comfort
Your float ends right where it began. Return to your shaded space, fire up the grill, cool off, and enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace.
Stay the Night (If You Want To)
Turn your river day into an overnight escape in a riverside bell tent with AC. Wind down by the fire pits, watch the stars come out, and fall asleep to the sound of the Guadalupe just steps away.
What Makes a Son's Guadalupe Experience Unique and Special?
Private Riverside Cabana Rentals
Reserved space with thatched-palm shade, BBQ pit, seating, picnic table, water & electricity. Your living room on the river.
Rent In-Water Picnic Tables
Enjoy a unique dining experience with picnic tables right in the river. Dip your feet while you eat!
Float Back to Your Doorstep
Most trips end at crowded parking lots. Ours ends right at your private cabana. Your stuff is waiting, the grill is ready.
Limited Capacity
A Private Stretch of the Guadalupe—Shared by Very Few. Thoughtfully limited so every group has room to relax.
Family-Friendly Environment
Quiet hours enforced, on-site staff, curated atmosphere. No rowdy strangers ruining your day.
Everything in One Place
Parking, tubes, shuttle, cabana, glamping — all here. Park once, enjoy all day. No logistics nightmares.
What Families Are Saying
Real reviews from real families who found their calm on the Guadalupe
This Isn't Your Typical River Trip
See why families choose Son's Guadalupe over the alternatives
Find Us on the Guadalupe
Located on River Road in New Braunfels, just minutes from the heart of Texas Hill Country
Son's Guadalupe
7308 River Rd
New Braunfels, TX 78132
Near the Lone Star Float House
Ready for a Fun & Relaxing Guadalupe Getaway?
Summer weekends fill up fast — only 21 Cabanas available.
Secure your spot today!
Questions? Our team is available 9am-7pm daily to help you plan the perfect day.