Often asked: How Long Is The Lions Club Float San Marcos?

How long is the float on the San Marcos River?

The float lasts about an hour — making it much more doable with kids — and ends at Rio Vista Park, where the Lions Club Tube Rental shuttle will pick you up. Here you’ll find pavilions, picnic tables, and children’s play park as well as three chutes known as Rio Vista Falls.

How much does it cost to go tubing in San Marcos?

Tube Rental Option If you decide to rent a tube it can cost anywhere from $15-20 per tube. This is a great option if you are visiting from out of state and would like to float the Texas rivers. At Lions Club Tube Rental, this will cost you $16 which include parking, tube, and all day access to the shuttles.

Can you still float the river in San Marcos?

Join us for a Premier Tubing Experience down the San Marcos River! We are located approximately 10 minutes East of San Marcos, 35 minutes South of Austin, 30 minutes North of New Braunfels, and an hour away from San Antonio. Reservations are not necessary for our Walk up and Tube option but they are highly encouraged.

Can you float the San Marcos River for free?

There is no cost to use the San Marcos River or the Blanco River. Parking is also free. Visitors may bring their own tubes, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards or rent one from a vendor.

Is the San Marcos River dangerous?

512-396-5466. The San Marcos is a great river for beginners because it has enough current to keep it interesting but rarely so much that it is dangerous. The most dangerous places on the river are the dams (three between San Marcos City Park and San Marcos River Retreat).

How much does it cost to float the Frio River?

The fee for your tube and shuttle is $20 per person, with that we take you to and from the Frio River, you also receive free parking at our store. Our rentals are on a first come, first served basis, no reservations.

Is the San Marcos River clean?

The spring-fed river water is not only cool, but it is also 10 times cleaner than the EPA standard for drinking water, making it among the cleanest water in the country.

What river is best to float in New Braunfels?

Comal River, New Braunfels The spring-fed Comal provides clear water at a refreshing 70–72 degrees, perfect for tubing. The City Tube Chute offers some excitement on an otherwise relaxing float.

Can you tube the San Marcos River?

Tubing with Your Own Tubes Personal tubes are allowed on the San Marcos River. Tubers may begin their float at City Park and exit at Rio Vista Park. Shuttle rides back to the park are not available to those choosing to tube on their own unless you purchase shuttle service through a local vendor.

Can I kayak the San Marcos River?

“Learning the basics of kayaking in flat water such as the San Marcos River is ideal,” she says. The spring-fed river is a temperate 72 degrees year round. That, combined with the mild winter temperatures of Central Texas, makes kayaking just as possible in January as it is in July.