About Floaties on the River
Floaties on the River is a Guadalupe River outfitter based at 6385 River Road in New Braunfels, offering tube rentals, raft rentals, kayak rentals, and riverside camping. Their location at the entrance of River Road Camp puts them right on the banks of the Guadalupe, where the river runs wider and faster than the Comal, giving floaters a more adventurous ride through the Texas Hill Country.
Tube rentals start at $20 and include free parking at the River Road Camp lot. They also rent multi-person rafts and sit-on-top kayaks for guests who want more control on the water or are floating with a group. Their primitive campground at BK's, located between the 2nd and 3rd crossings near the tube chute at 8320 River Road, lets visitors extend the trip into an overnight adventure with campfire pits and direct river access.
Floaties on the River appeals to the crowd that wants a wilder float than the Comal offers. The Guadalupe River section between the crossings includes small rapids and deeper pools, and the longer float time — typically three to five hours depending on water levels — makes it a full-day activity. The camping option is a bonus that most Comal-based outfitters cannot match, giving groups a base camp to return to after a day on the water.
