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May 9, 2026

# River Road New Braunfels — The Complete Guide to Cabanas, Camping & Tubing

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If you've ever planned a Texas summer trip, you've heard of **River Road in New Braunfels**. It's the most iconic river road in the state — winding along the Guadalupe River from downtown New Braunfels into the Hill Country, lined with cabanas, campsites, and the best tubing in Texas. This guide covers everything: where River Road is, what to do there, and how to book a stay that takes care of all the logistics for you.

## Where Is River Road, Exactly?

River Road follows the Guadalupe River north out of New Braunfels toward Sattler and Canyon Lake. The stretch is famous for clear, spring-fed water, towering cypress trees, and a string of family-owned river properties — including several Son's Guadalupe locations. It's a 30-minute drive from San Antonio's north side and about 90 minutes from Austin.

![Riverside cabana rental on River Road in New Braunfels](/assets/whats-included-TbVsh_aG.jpg)

## Cabana Rentals on River Road

**Cabana rentals on the Guadalupe River** are the easiest way to experience River Road. Each Son's cabana includes a shaded picnic table, direct river access, free parking, and room for six guests. Float, swim, grill, and head back to your private spot — no crowded outfitter parking lot required.

## Tubing the Guadalupe From River Road

River Road is the gold standard for **tubing the Guadalupe River**. Son's properties launch on calm, family-friendly stretches that mix slow pools with gentle rapids. Reserve tubes online, post up at your cabana, and float straight from your spot. It's the simplest tubing logistics on the river.

![Friends tubing the Guadalupe River along River Road in New Braunfels](/assets/friends-tubing-Bwc7jpqb.jpg)

## Camping on River Road — Glamping & Tent Sites

**Camping on River Road** is a generations-deep Texas tradition. Son's offers two ways to do it: fully outfitted glamping bell tents with real beds and AC, or classic tent camping near New Braunfels with riverside sites, fire pits, and bathrooms close by. Wake up steps from the water and float before breakfast.

![Glamping tent on River Road near the Guadalupe River](/assets/glamping-tent-exterior-UgTwTTXT.jpg)

## A Sample River Road Weekend

-   Friday afternoon: arrive, check in to your cabana or glamping tent, swim, grill out
-   Saturday: tube the Guadalupe River, lunch at the cabana, second short float
-   Saturday night: campfire s'mores, stars, sleep to the sound of the river
-   Sunday: morning kayak or coffee on the river, head home rested

## Plan Your River Road Trip With Son's

Whether you want a single day at a cabana or a full weekend of glamping and tubing, Son's Guadalupe owns and operates several properties along River Road. One booking flow, one team, one of the most beautiful stretches of river in Texas.

## River Road FAQs

### Where is River Road in New Braunfels?

River Road follows the Guadalupe River from just outside downtown New Braunfels up into the Texas Hill Country toward Sattler and Canyon Lake. It's the most iconic stretch of river road in Texas and home to many of the best tubing, cabana, and camping spots on the Guadalupe.

### Can you camp on River Road?

Yes — camping on River Road is a long-standing Texas tradition. Son's Guadalupe offers tent camping near New Braunfels with direct river access plus glamping bell tents on the same stretch.

### Is River Road good for tubing the Guadalupe?

It's the best stretch in Texas for family tubing. The river runs cool and spring-fed with calm pools and gentle rapids, and Son's properties along River Road let you launch and float right from your cabana.

### What's the easiest way to plan a River Road trip?

Book a cabana rental on the Guadalupe River with Son's Guadalupe. Add tube rentals, kayaks, or an overnight glamping or tent camping stay and the whole River Road experience is set up for you in one place.

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## What makes Son's Guadalupe different

-   In-water covered picnic tables 
-   Float ends at your private cabana — no long walks 
-   Private shuttle-assisted tubing 
-   AC-cooled bell tents with real beds & memory foam 
-   Private on-site parking — no shuttle lots 
-   Child-safe shallow river entries 
-   Private BBQ grills at every cabana 
-   Onsite restrooms & private showers 
-   Limited daily capacity — never crowded 
-   22 private riverside cabanas on the Guadalupe 
-   Curated river experience — not a high-volume outfitter 
-   Real queen beds with linens — not air mattresses 

## Son's Getaways family of properties

Son's Guadalupe is part of Son's Getaways — six distinct riverside & lakeside properties across Central Texas.

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