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Booking online is a way to pre-pay for a faster check-in process. You will receive a QR code that allows you to expedite your process rather than making a transaction on site.
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Cans are allowed on the river. But, Do Not Litter!
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Ice is unfortunately not sold on site. The nearest gas station is 18911 San Marcos Hwy.
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Check out our different options and prices here: https://texasstatetubes.com/float-trips/
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Life jackets are provided for free! We try to have enough for everyone, but they are available on a first come first serve basis. There are 3 Rapids and a 30 ft deep area. If you can not swim it is strongly suggested that you wear a life jacket.
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Twine is only provided free of charge for cooler tubes and for groups with small children to individually pair with a parent for their safety. Twine is available for purchase on a limited basis but we do not recommend tying together due to safety hazards.
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Our tubes are single circular tubes and are made with PVC plastic. They do not have a bottom. Small Children / Handicapped customers may request to rent a cooler tube as that does have a bottom for those who need the additional support.
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Dogs are welcome for drive-up tubing as long as they are friendly and leashed. Dogs are not allowed on public trips.
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Yes! We do have a discount on the Adult Tube Rental for teachers. This is included in the Student/Military/First Responder category for tube rentals. Don’t forget to bring your teacher ID for proof!
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Everyone needs to be on the water and floating no later than 4:30 PM every day! We recommend families start their float before noon on Saturdays.
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Please contact us via call or text at 512-638-7165 for additional questions
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Get picked up in the heart of Downtown Austin @ 3rd & Congress!
- Hang out by the “ Kebabakicious” or “Lobster” Food Truck
- Please arrive 10 minute early
- Parking we suggest the ride share option! Enjoy a whole day of drinking without the responsibility of driving at all!
- Uber/Lyft/Taxi
- Please get everyone in your reservation together as we will need to get you all signed in together!
- You’ll share the bus with up to 40 other tubers!!
- We do stop along the way, quickly, at a gas station for ice, drinks, and last minute supplies.
- If you have a group of less than 5 you will still get a cooler, but you will have to share with another small group. You can request a small cooler when you book & we will do our best!
- Arrive at the river where your tubes will be waiting for you
- Get River Ready- apply sunscreen, store items, etc.
- Place essential personal items: phone, keys, wallet – in a small “tote box” to be stored in our office until you end your float
- Float down our gorgeous 72º spring fed river for roughly 3 hours
- Float time depends on weather conditions that year
- Our employees will help you get out of your tubes at the exit
- Simply walk up the hill and hang out under our large oak tree while we gather everyone together
- Approximate travel time to the river/from the river is 1 hour
- Approximate float time is around 3 hours
- Return times vary on the fellow tubers cooperation & traffic conditions
- Get your personal items out of the Tote Boxes
- PLEASE do not forget your personal items in the tote box
- Quick Bathroom Break
- Then the entire group takes the bus back to Austin
- PLEASE do not forget your personal items in the bus
- What to bring: SUNSCREEN, Water Shoes, Snack and Drinks!!
- Hang out by the “ Kebabakicious” or “Lobster” Food Truck
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Included: Each person gets their own tube to float the river; we supply a cooler and cooler tube per 5 people. Additional cooler ($10) and cooler tubes ($12) are available for purchase.
Private: Enjoy getting picked up at any location within a 50 mile radius of our headquarters location! (101 River Park Drive. Martindale, Texas 78655).
Your coolers will be on the bus waiting for you!
We can stop along the way at a gas station for ice, drinks and any last minute snacks your group may need!! [Sunday alcohol sales start @ 12pm]
Once we arrive at the River your driver will help you get all your coolers off the bus and allow you time to get River Ready!
We will provide you will a small tote box to keep your essential personal belongings in to be locked in the office until you a
