Soooo freaking fun! We had the best time floating, and this is definitely a great option to tube…read morewith. I'm not 100% sure of the logistics since I did not plan, but we were dropped off by an uber and rented our tubes for the day. It was that simple.the tubes are fun and bright, and the float itself probably took 4ish hours. That's give and take how many stops you have. Side note- make sure you rent a cooler tube and bring rope to connect it with! A speaker doesn't hurt either. There's a tent in the middle of the float where you can buy drinks and Jell-O shots, it was fun to stop there and hang with other people. At the end, we hopped a bus and it brought us back to the beginning. It was so fun, definitely recommend.

Great tubing day. Highly recommend! We went as a family and everyone really enjoyed themselves.read more

My best tips: -Come…read moreas soon as they open to beat the crowds. Like 10am latest if possible -BYO snacks and drinks and lots of water! -sunscreen a must and multiple times. You will get burnt. Maybe consider a water shirt to keep cool. -the float will be 3hrs + and can get packed in the river -water shoes such a plus Overall, love coming tubing here and always have a good time with friends!

What an awesome place for a float!! We had a great time and the service was fantastic. Thank you…read moreCody, Nicole, Cheyenne, Valance and Pete-we'll be back for another float. Thank you for your hospitality! -Louise, aka big Lou :)

reserve at least 24 hrs beforehand online! it is $2 cheaper per person! if you go with a group do…read more10 or more, it is another $2 cheaper :) parking could be tricky if you go during the prime times - came around 3:30pm so was able to find parking relatively easily friendly staff - good layout of picking up with wristband and heading to the other side to pick up the tubes. tubes can be bottomless or with bottom! at the end, there were pretty fun rapids to enjoy :) trade in your tube with a token and get on the bus to the starting point!

Whew, get here early! By 11:30 on a Saturday, parking lot is absolutely packed. People parked (I…read morethink illegally?) in the university lot and I had no issues but I paid $5 on the QR code anyway to be safe. Tubes are $25 and come with shuttles. Bring your own tube and shuttle costs $15. Lockers are $5 for small and $10 for large and you have to wait for the staff so make sure you put everything in or take everything out in one go, ideally. Takes a while to buy individual tubes with the waiver so I'd buy your whole group at once if possible. There are small restrooms that are expectedly dirty for people floating the river. Most of the tubes were fine, somewhat dirty but got the floating job done. Lastly, this is unrelated to Lions Club, but it's about 25% of the people that actually follow the can ban and 75% probably aren't while we were there. Honestly ridiculous - just go buy a 64oz Igloo at Academy, it's $15. The tube rental is literally more expensive. We came with two Igloos a pop (one for water) and an extra tube for coolers. It's ridiculous that they have people kayaking picking up litter. Do better, folks.

Good times spent here. Water is the perfect temperature (…read moreonce you adjust, definitely a cold plunge ) and the rapids were good fun!!! Definitely will be renting tubes next time and taking the entire river float... Only downside and something to be cautious of is the slippery rocks. Definitely wear shoes.

This is a really lovely place to spend some time outdoors. A beautiful park right by the water,…read morewith a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere. There's a café along the shore where you can sit, have a drink, and enjoy the view of the waterfall -- such a nice spot to slow down and take everything in. It's a great area for walking and casual strolls, and there's also a playground for kids. Overall, it's a wonderful place to relax, whether you're visiting with children or just coming on your own. Perfect for a walk, some fresh air, and enjoying the water. Definitely a spot worth coming back to.

Rockin'R River Rides had a nice set up. They do seem to nickel and dime you a bit. $15 for parking,…read more$25 for a cooler float tube which is what the going rate per person is. They have an air conditioned portable bathroom trailer that is decent. 6 stalls in the women's room and they were fairly clean. The summer heat had them smelling a little funky, but I'm not sure what can be done to fix that. The staff was friendly. The school bus ride back to the starting point after the float was nostalgic. For a moment, it took me back to feeling like we were on a school field trip. We definitely see ourselves coming back but at least bringing our own floats for our coolers to cut down on the expense. We had a large group with 2 coolers so it was $50 just to bring our coolers along.

They really do know how to nickel and dime you! It was about $23 per tube, plus another $16 for…read moreparking. The staff was pretty nice and helpful, though. They do have a decent size portable bathroom, which was nice. My only complaint is that they should keep the water on inside them a little longer. We got back to the beginning around 4:30 and went to use the bathroom before heading out, but the water was already turned off. The float itself was actually painful. There are SO many rocks that you constantly hit and scrape your rear end against, and it gets pretty uncomfortable after a while. I'm not sure if I'll be back to this location just because this particular section was so rocky. Overall, it was fun, but definitely bring some extra money and be prepared for a rocky ride!

Nice hidden gem. I've driven past this place many times and never took a second look…read more This place is simple and a little rugged. $5 per person to get in. Get there before 11 and you'll find yourself a nice spot. Bring what you need and don't expect picnics tables or grills. No bathroom either. The drive under the bridge can be a little rough. Parking is limited and it can get packed. We left at 3 and the one lane road was difficult to maneuver with cars trying to go in and out. The river water was perfect. It's not clear, but it sure was refreshing. The river is shallow. Nice to sit on a tube or in a chair. They offer tubing, but I didn't try it. In the area we were at, there were a few ropes kids were jumping off from. Shade is limited.

This place was terrible. 3 of our 6 tubes had holes and were deflated in the first 10 minutes of…read morerafting. After ending the tube ride at the designated ending spot it took them an hour to come and pick up. The office was a 5 minute drive away. It was over 100 degrees outside and about 15 people were all waiting on the side of the freeway to be picked up.

Call out to Connor! His knowledge of the river, the history, the Texas rice, and the aquifer…read moreinformation help us better understand the importance of the San Marcos area. The tour itself is beautiful, calm (except when trying to paddle upstream where it gets a little narrower), and we saw some fish, bats, and a blue heron flew overhead.

Dechlan was an awesome tour guide, this was our second time going and it's always very enjoyable…read moreand fun because it's such a unique experience. You can see everything below you and change the light color, and you paddle all the way to Ivars which is a beautiful atmosphere. It's very relaxed and calm if you're looking for a fun date night or just something new to try with friends!

When I lived in Austin, I took several float trips with this company. I always floated the San…read moreMarcos River, and it was an enjoyable float of just about the right length. They were always professional and true Texan friendly; it looks like the same person still owns it so I don't know why there would be negative comments here. These days I live near the Grand Canyon. There are many companies around here that can outfit you for a river trip on any of several rivers. But none of them are as convenient as Austin Float Trips.

Our group of 8 had a wonderful trip on Saturday, April 19!!! Although the river flow was down, we…read morewere prepped by our driver, who gave is tips for an enjoyable float. He assisted the ladies in the group with their tubes and made sure that we all felt comfortable prior to out putting into the water. When it was time to exit the water, he was waiting and assisted us in getting our gear, and ourselves, out of the water and into the van. This group of "fifty-something's" enjoyed it so much, we booked a second trip in late August (after the kids return to school!) Great trip! Professional, but relaxed!!!!

We had an amazing trip on the San Marcos River, thanks to Holly and her team! They made getting…read moreinto the water and starting our trip so smooth and stress-free. The river was beautiful, and it was one of the most relaxing days I've had in a long time. Thanks to their team, we didn't have to stress about whether we packed everything or had all the gear we needed. They took care of everything, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy the day. We'll definitely be using them again very soon! Highly recommend!

Great trip. Our driver was at the drop off and pickup spots as promised. The river got a bit…read moretricky in places, but not too difficult.