--- title: "Private Cabanas vs. Public River Spots on the Guadalupe" description: "Compare Son's Guadalupe private cabanas with Guadalupe River State Park, Rockin' R, and Camp Fimfo: parking, walks, shuttles, crowds, BBQ & price." lang: en-US json-ld: --- 🏕️🌊 $99 CABANAS & $24.99 ALL DAY TUBING THIS SUNDAY - BOOK NOW! 🎉☀️ [![Son's Guadalupe - Private River Basecamp](/assets/logo-B_Gj14XO.png)](/) Day Rentals [Tubing](/tubing)[Property Map](/property-map)[FAQs](/faqs)[Blog](/blog)[Contact Us](/contact) [877-577-7667 ](tel:877-577-7667)Book Now Book Now ![Aerial view of private riverside cabanas vs crowded public Guadalupe River access](/assets/aerial-river-cabanas-Ujonxhdx.jpg) Honest comparison # Private Cabanas vs. Public River Spots on the Guadalupe Why families pay for a private cabana over a free public park spot — parking distance, walks, shuttles, crowds, and what you actually get. The Guadalupe River near New Braunfels has dozens of public access points and a handful of high-volume tubing outfitters. They're great when they work — and miserable on a hot Saturday in July when every parking lot is full, every shuttle is delayed, and you're walking half a mile back to the car with a kid on your hip. Son's Guadalupe is the private alternative: 22 riverside cabanas where the float literally ends at your shaded home base. No shuttle. No long walk. No parking-lot chaos. Below is an honest, side-by-side look at how that compares to the popular public and outfitter options on the same stretch of river. ## Side-by-side comparison Feature Son's Guadalupe Guadalupe River State Park Rockin' R River Rides Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country Walk from parking to river 0–50 ft (right at your cabana) 200–500 ft to entry points Shuttle ride + hike to entry 100–300 ft from RV/cabin Float ends at your private space Yes — float ends at your cabana No — public takeout No — shuttle pickup at exit No — public takeout Private shaded basecamp 22 private riverside cabanas First-come picnic shelters None — outfitter only RV/cabin lots In-water covered picnic tables Yes — sit right in the river No No No Private BBQ grill at your spot Yes — every cabana Shared public grills No Some sites Daily capacity Limited — never crowded Often hits capacity by 11 AM summer weekends High-volume shuttles Full RV resort Onsite restrooms & private showers Yes Public restrooms only Outfitter restrooms Yes Tubing included / available Shuttle-assisted tubing $24.99 BYO — no rentals onsite Yes — primary service BYO or partner outfitter Day-use price (starting) Cabana from $69 / picnic table from less $7/adult day-use entry ~$25/person tube + parking fees Overnight only Comparison facts based on publicly listed amenities and operator information as of 2026. Prices change seasonally — always check each operator's site. ## Skip the crowds. Float to your own cabana. Cabanas from $69, glamping from $99, and 25% off tubing when you book a cabana. [Book Your Cabana](/book-now)[See What's Included](/cabanas) ![Son's Guadalupe logo — Private River Basecamp on the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels, TX](/assets/logo-B_Gj14XO.png) Your private riverside basecamp on the Guadalupe — where comfort, control, and family fun replace chaos, crowds, and stress. [](https://www.facebook.com/SonsGuad/)[](https://www.instagram.com/sonsguadalupe/) ## Quick Links - [Home](/) - [Cabanas](/cabanas) - [Tubing](/tubing) - [Property Map](/property-map) - [FAQs](/faqs) - [Contact Us](/contact) ## Policies - [Rental Agreement & Waiver](/waivers) - [Privacy Policy](/privacy) - [Cancellation Policy](/cancellation) ## Contact Us - [877-577-7667 9am-7pm Daily ](tel:877-577-7667) - [info@sonsgetaways.com ](mailto:info@sonsgetaways.com) - [7308 River Road New Braunfels, TX 78132 ](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=7308+River+Road,+New+Braunfels,+TX+78132) ## 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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