--- title: "Son's Guadalupe | Guadalupe River Tubing & Cabins" description: "Experience Guadalupe River tubing without the crowds. 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This was the first time we actually relaxed. Game changer." }, { "@type": "Review", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "James O." }, "datePublished": "2025-07-22", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "reviewBody": "Clean, calm, and run by people who clearly care. The way Texas river days should feel." }, { "@type": "Review", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Emma S." }, "datePublished": "2025-06-18", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "reviewBody": "Took my parents and our toddler. All three age groups were happy — almost impossible to pull off." } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://sonsgetaways.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Properties", "item": "https://sonsgetaways.com/properties" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Son's Guadalupe", "item": "https://sonsgetaways.com/properties/sons-guadalupe" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where is Son's Guadalupe?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Son's Guadalupe is on a private stretch of the Guadalupe River near New Braunfels, TX — minutes from town but with the calm of a private river camp." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How is this different from a typical Guadalupe River trip?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No shuttle waits, no crowds, no dragging tubes through parking lots. Walk to your private river spot, float, and walk back. Lifeguard-style staff on-site." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Son's Guadalupe family friendly?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Calm swim areas, family pavilions, and a guest-first vibe make it one of the best family options on the Guadalupe." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are pets allowed?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Pets allowed in pet-friendly cabins. Always leashed in shared spaces." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's included with a day pass?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Day passes include parking, river access, shaded seating, and use of pavilion areas. Tubes can be added on for a small fee." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What time can I arrive?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Day passes start at 10am. Overnight cabin check-in is 4pm. Late departures available when scheduling allows." } } ] } ] --- [🛶☀️ Availability This Weekend at Son's Blue River Camp! $69 glamping Fri. $99 Sat. — **BOOK NOW** 🌊🎉](https://bluerivercamp.com/) [![Son's Island Getaways](/assets/logo-mWu3oF3s.png)](/) [Properties](/properties/sons-rio-cibolo) [Compare](/compare) [Specials](/specials) [Hill Country Guides](/near/san-antonio) [Blog](/blog) [FAQs](/faqs) [Contact](/contact) [Careers](/careers) [(877) 577-7667](tel:8775777667)[Book Now](/book-now) [Book Now](/book-now) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Properties](/properties) 3. Son's Guadalupe ![Son's Guadalupe](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dXZnZHI68KU/maxresdefault.jpg) # The Guadalupe, Done Right Float, Relax, Grill, Enjoy! [Reserve Your Private Cabana](/book-now/sons-guadalupe)[Go Tubing](/book-now/sons-guadalupe)[& Glamping](/book-now/sons-guadalupe-overnight) 4.1★ Google Rating Family-Owned 10+ Years Only 12 Cabanas Private River Access No Hidden Fees ## Enjoy an Amazing Time in and on the Banks of the Guadalupe River! ![Aerial view of the full Son's Guadalupe property along the river](/assets/sons-guadalupe-1-Ujonxhdx.jpg) ![Aerial view of thatched cabanas at Son's Guadalupe](/assets/aerial-cabanas-B9gWMsj2.jpg) ![Inside view of a thatched cabana overlooking the river](/assets/cabana-interior-view-B2zK9StB.jpg) ![Beautiful view of the Guadalupe River with tubers](/assets/river-view-esXinr7k.jpg) ![Colorful picnic tents in the river](/assets/river-picnic-tents-tzBmW9xx.jpg) ![Guests enjoying the river picnic deck](/assets/river-picnic-deck-D1gXu0eU.jpg) ![Scenic tubing on the Guadalupe River](/assets/float-back-doorstep-Cznh8hcT.jpg) ![Friends taking a selfie while tubing](/assets/tubing-selfie-BFJEdqyI.jpg) ![Stack of Son's Tubes ready for the river](/assets/sons-tubes-stack-D5L0xsyN.jpg) ![Friends kayaking on the river](/assets/kayaking-friends-CCg1gEv_.jpg) ![Kid floating on a whale tube in the river](/assets/kid-floating-whale-BGwNGbxA.jpg) ![Glamping tent with string lights at dusk](/assets/glamping-tent-lights-wdvZd20a.jpg) ![Family grilling by the river](/assets/family-grilling-DmLl1ijw.jpg) ![Kids playing in the shallow river](/assets/kids-playing-river-DkPqqJaW.jpg) ![Crystal clear river water with rocks](/assets/clear-river-rocks-CCstt2sC.jpg) ![Group of friends ready for tubing](/assets/friends-tubing-Bwc7jpqb.jpg) ![Guest found a turtle while kayaking](/assets/turtle-kayak-DEYQO-Vb.jpg) ![Son's Guadalupe welcome sign](/assets/sons-sign-Bg33xlOT.jpg) ![Fishing bobber close-up](/assets/fishing-bobber-Ck0eNyHj.jpg) ## 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 →](#how-the-day-flows) ![Come For The Day](/assets/aerial-cabanas-B9gWMsj2.jpg) ### Come For The Day Rent a Daytime Cabana Rental or In-water Covered Picnic Table Starting at $69 10am - 7pm Up to 8 people Your private riverside home base with shade, BBQ, seating, and access to the river all day. [View Cabana Details](https://sonsguadalupe.com/cabanas) ![Float The Guadalupe River](/assets/tubing-selfie-BFJEdqyI.jpg) ### Float The Guadalupe River $29.99 per person 2-3 hour float All ages welcome Crystal-clear water, gentle rapids, and the float ends right at your cabana — not a parking lot. [View Tubing Details](https://sonsguadalupe.com/tubing) ![Stay Overnight Too in a Riverside Bell Tent](/assets/glamping-tent-lights-wdvZd20a.jpg) ### Stay Overnight Too in a Riverside Bell Tent Starting at $99 7pm - 10am Up to 4 people AC tents with real beds, right on the riverbank. Fall asleep to the river, wake to birdsong. [View Glamping Details](https://sonsguadalupe.com/glamping) ## 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. See How We're Different ![Aerial view of Son's Guadalupe property along the river](/assets/sons-guadalupe-1-Ujonxhdx.jpg) ## How the Day Flows 1 ### 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. 2 ### 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. 3 ### 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. 4 ### 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. ![Scenic tubing on the Guadalupe River](/assets/float-back-doorstep-Cznh8hcT.jpg) ## What Makes a Son's Guadalupe Experience Unique and Special? ![Private Riverside Cabana Rentals](/assets/cabana-interior-view-B2zK9StB.jpg) ### 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](/assets/river-picnic-deck-D1gXu0eU.jpg) ### 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](/assets/float-back-doorstep-Cznh8hcT.jpg) ### 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](/assets/family-grilling-DmLl1ijw.jpg) ### Limited Capacity A Private Stretch of the Guadalupe—Shared by Very Few. Thoughtfully limited so every group has room to relax. ![Family-Friendly Environment](/assets/kids-playing-river-DkPqqJaW.jpg) ### Family-Friendly Environment Quiet hours enforced, on-site staff, curated atmosphere. No rowdy strangers ruining your day. ![Everything in One Place](/assets/sons-sign-Bg33xlOT.jpg) ### 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 "I just want a stress-free day where nobody fights and we all go home happy. Son's Guadalupe delivered exactly that." Sarah M. · San Antonio, TX "Pleasantly surprised with how nice the showers were, and the cabana felt like our own private oasis. Already planning our next trip!" Michael R. · Austin, TX "Very family-friendly location compared to others on River Road. Our kids felt safe and we could actually relax." Jennifer & Tom H. · Houston, TX "KAT IS THE BEST! She checked in on us numerous times to make sure we had everything we needed. Above and beyond service." David L. · Dallas, TX "The tubing experience was incredible! Crystal clear water and ending right back at our cabana was a game changer. No more long walks back to the car!" Amanda K. · Fort Worth, TX "We've tried other spots on the Guadalupe and nothing compares. The private cabana made all the difference for our family reunion." Robert & Lisa T. · Corpus Christi, TX "Glamping was such a unique experience! Fell asleep to the sound of the river and woke up refreshed. Can't wait to come back!" Christina P. · Austin, TX "Perfect for a bachelorette weekend! The staff was so accommodating and the views were absolutely stunning." Megan W. · San Marcos, TX "My kids are already asking when we can go back. The shallow areas were perfect for the little ones to play safely." Jason & Emily R. · New Braunfels, TX "First time tubing and I loved every minute. The team made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!" Carlos M. · Laredo, TX ## This Isn't Your Typical River Trip See why families choose Son's Guadalupe over the alternatives Feature Typical Trip Son's Guadalupe Float ending Hot parking lot Your private cabana Space Fighting for tables Reserved cabana & seating Atmosphere Unpredictable Curated, family-friendly Parking Hunt & risk towing Secure Facilities Porta-potties Clean bathrooms & showers Staff Minimal On-site management ## 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 Open 9 AM - 6 PM Daily 7 miles from Loop 337 ½ mile past second crossing on the right [Get Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//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! 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