This is a very peaceful and beautiful spot along the river. There is only one hiking trail. Very…read morewell shaded. Seems this is where the tubers stop for a break. The water is kind of shallow They have a playground for kids and definitely a good spot to walk your dog in this Texas heat

Great place to cool off. Secret tubing area. Great for kids. Place your picnic area, walk up a ways…read moreand float down.

Best time ever. We were advise and thought the same this won't take long but about the fist hour…read moreand so many hook ups the best angler in this crowd was the youngest. Super great folks guided and carted is around to the hot spot. We are blessed. And this vacation Was amazing! Thank you Ragan and Andy for a lifetime memory. Lanzacamp!

Very welcoming and helpful. They had everything we needed for a successful day. Probably the best 3…read morehours with my son in quite some time sharing a love for fishing. Both of us caught some good size catfish. A great evening

Big open range park with one single trail that leads to the lake with reflective water. Mini…read morewindmills surrounding the body of water. The terrain is flat and the views are the houses on the hill to the north and west. At the end of the trail, it leads to the catch and release fishing dock. There's a huge round yellow picnic table. This park is great for sunrise views, meditation and yoga in the park. The trail is less than a mile long. I would have liked it more if there were nature trails and longer paths to walk on. I think they use this park for community events. The air is crisp and fresh. It smells like sweet grass cornbread. No pollution.

Cool little nature walk even though the grass is always really dry and dead. The playground was…read morenice for the kids. Really ehhh

Little Ponderosa River Outfitters was the company our group chose to get us right to float the…read moreGuadalupe River. This was my first time floating so there were alot of unknowns. Their website was helpful with some of the questions I had and all other questions were answered when I got there. Our group was around 16 deep and we were the first customers of the day. The staff here was very patient with us and got us situated smoothly. There's a fair amount of parking out front and they are really good about maximizing the space. They do have bathrooms available as well as a place to rinse off if you would like. They do have items to purchase for your tubing needs like rope, bungee, etc. One thing we assumed we had on our tubes were ropes, but that they did not so we struggled a little bit trying to stay together as a group. A little upselling would have been appreciated in this instance. Once you are all paid up and ready to go, they bring around one of their shuttles that pulls a trailer for your tubes. We packed tight into that little bus and off we went. Before heading out, they gave us a run down on how things operate and rules to abide by. We were given specific instructions on what to expect and landmarks to remember when it was time to get off the river to where we parked. There are different float options depending on what you're looking for as far as how chill or how much time time you want to spend on the river. We chose a float that was estimated to be 4 hours with a little bit of chill and thrill. It really all depends on the flow of the river. This review is based on the company that facilitates your float trips and not so much a review of the actual experience. This company did a great job and I would use them again if I ever decide to float the Guadalupe again.

Came here with a large group on July 4th for a float day. Just before the chaos and tragedy of the…read moreGuadalupe River overflow. When we arrived we parked in their gravel parking lot. Their entry point process was pretty straightforward. You sign a disclaimer and pay for either the rental of the tube $25+ or pay for using your own tube from home for $25+. I think we did the 4 hour float option. If you rent you do get the option of picking a tube that has a bottom to it, which can be used for coolers, or to prevent your back from scraping on the rocks. They give you a free fishnet bag for trash that you can rope tie to your tube, or put inside your cooler. There is a mini store where you can purchase items you forgot or didn't think to bring. They have a "no glass, cans only" policy, which I think is pretty standard. When we were finally ready. You hop on their school bus with a hitch out back with the tubes piled high and get some rules to live by. Including that if you hear sirens to get out of the river immediately it means there is a surge coming. Also there is a damn drop off, and a bridge you aren't suppose to go past before getting out. Honestly, while I appreciate the safety session, I wish I had been able to read and study the rules beforehand, so I felt more confident in remembering all of them before embarking? If all the rules they say on the bus are posted on their website, it was my fault for not reviewing them before arrival. We got out at our dropoff point where you make your way down some steps with your tube in hand and get started in the river. If you bring coolers be sure to get a bottom tube and bring some rope to strap yourself to it. The water was chilly. The journey started out pretty ok. But then we go to what they call the "damn" or really a drop off point, like a 2 foot straight drop. It got kinda hairy since you have to get out of your tube and step on slick rocks with tube in hand and make your way further down the river where the current picks up even more, step down from the drop off with the current flowing. I suppose if you are use to it, it doesn't seem that challenging, but if you aren't and are with a big group, with multi coolers it's a little challenging to figure out. Make sure to bring rope for the coolers and tubes if you can. Some parts have a strong current other parts are less. Then you travel down for a while sometimes getting caught by trees, debris, the sides of the marsh, or rocks. Eventually, you get into the neighborhood area where folks are parked outside their houses or tents, playing music, watching the floaters go by. Our group got separated since we weren't all tied together. At the time, the weather was pretty dreary and it rained on and off the entire time. So it made for a cold experience. Don't forget to wear your water shoes for the rocks. If the sun had come out, it likely would have been better. I think I will find a more gentle and relaxing float experience for next time.

Great access point to the river, quite a few honey holes within a half mile either direction. I…read morethink it's great that the owner allows access for a very reasonable fee. For $10/angler you can have one heck of a day!

These guys are fly rods only, which I understand and respect. Just don't want anyone to book a trip…read moreexpecting them to compromise and let you bring a spinning reel for a child or disabled person because they will not. They were nice on the phone but let me know they wouldn't let my special needs friend use spin cast if we booked a trip with them. Again, it's their choice just don't want anyone to book and be surprised.

This Saturday TXST tubes hosted my roller derby retirement party, we had blast! Thank you for your…read morehospitality and for sharing this beautiful part of the San Marcos River. Texas Roller Derby loves TXST Tubes!

First float of the season completed with tubes from here!…read more Floating down the San Marcos river is a staple austin activity in the summer and if you're looking to try it or try a new place to rent your tube from, check this place out. We reserved our tubes online and got a drink cooler float as well, showed some ID when we arrived to collect our tubes and walk down to the entrance -- right where you pick up the tubes from! Then enjoyed a leisurely float in their comfy tubes and exited the river to hop on a shuttle back to our car. Smooth, easy, fun experience I'd do all over again! A lot of places have you shuttle to the entrance of the river and then you exit where your car is (since it's not a loop) but we found it easier to shuttle back from the river instead of to it -- less stuff to carry with you after the float cause the drinks and food have been consumed. And you have some time to dry off on the shuttle before getting to your car which is nice. Would go here again next time I'm in the mood to float!