Janie's Riverbank_
Rafts and Tube Rentals
6000 River Road, New Braunfels, TX  78132
Between the 1st and 2nd crossing
(830)625-4928
riverbank@compuvision.net

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Janie's Riverbank

Price List

Directions

Local Lodging

River Flow Info

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rafting.jpg (32930 bytes)Riverbank Outfitters has a full line of rafts, tubes, and inflatable canoes for your outfitting need.

We invite you to come and enjoy the beautiful and scenic Guadalupe River in the heart of the  Texas  Hill Country.  The Guadalupe River, from Canyon Dam to New Braunfels, has long been recognized as one of the most exciting float trips in the Southwest.

Please Note: for safety and conservation reasons there are some laws which you must observe while on the Guadalupe River.  No polystyrene foam or glass is permitted on or in the river for any reason.  Alcohol is  allowed on the Guadalupe River.  There is also a leash law for dogs.  Please pay attention to these laws they are solely for your benefit.

 

 

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Directions to Riverbank

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From Austin and Dallas: take IH-35 south, exit #189 and turn right onto loop 337.  Travel for 4 miles to River Road.  Turn right again.  Riverbank is 4 1/2 miles ahead.

From Houston: take IH-10 west.  Take exit #607 to Highway 46.  Turn right and drive 16 miles to River Road.  Riverbank is 4 1/2 miles ahead.

From San Antonio / Corpus Christi: take IH-35 north and exit at Loop 337 (exit #184).  Turn left and drive 5.2 miles.  Turn Left on River Road.  Riverbank is 4 1/2 miles ahead.

 

 

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Trips Offered:

A two mile trip, you would launch above the chute rapid and exit at Riverbank.

A five mile trip, you would launch above the third crossing bridge and exit at Riverbank.

A seven mile trip, you would launch at the Little Ponderosa bridge and exit at Riverbank. This trip includes the Devil’s Playground and Bad Rock rapids. This is a very scenic trip and is great for families. There are many places to stop and enjoy food and drink while floating.

A six mile rafting trip, you would launch at Riverbank and exit at Gruene River Company. This trip includes Hueco Springs, Slumber Falls, Clutter, and Gruene rapids. There are no places to stop on this trip for food or drinks, so make sure you have all the supplies you need before launching. This is a rafting trip only, no children under 12 years or tubers.

The trip times vary depending on the water level, so call ahead to plan what trip you’re interested in and get more details. The six and seven mile trips are longer so plan to get to Riverbank early and feel free to call ahead.

 

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Lodging is available nearby at the following locations:

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MOTELS
GUADALUPE OUTPOST ON THE RIVER 830-625-7772
BEST WESTERN ON IH-35 830-625-7337 OR 800-528-1234
COMFORT INN ON IH-35 830-643-1100 OR 800-228-5150
DAYS INN ON IH-35 830-608-0004 OR 800-329-7466
HOLIDAY INN ON IH-35 830-625-8017 OR 800-465-4329
OLD TOWN INN ON LOOP 337 830-629-6888 OR 800-950-8528
RODEWAY INN ON IH-35 830-629-6991 OR 800-967-1168
SUPER 8 ON IH-35 830-629-1155 OR 800-800-8000
HAMPTON INN ON IH-35 830-608-0123 OR 800-426-7866
EDELWEISS INN ON IH-35 830-629-6967 OR 877-660-6967
OAKWOOD INN ON IH-35 830-625-6282
BED AND BREAKFASTS AND HOUSES AND SUITES
GRUENE HOMESTEAD INN

830-606-0216

OR 800-238-5534
GRUENE MANSION INN

830-629-2641

GRUENE SUNDAY HAUS 830-625-5818
GRUENE SILO INN 830-608-9831
LAMB’S REST INN 830-609-3932
KUEBLER-WALDRIP HAUS 830-625-8372 OR 800-299-8372
SCENIC RIVER PROPERTIES 830-964-3127 OR 800-765-7077
CAMPGROUNDS AND RV SPACES
BEZDEK'S Camp 830-964-2244
KL RANCH CAMP 830-625-3038
RIVER ROAD CAMP 830-625-5004
2ND CROSSING CAMPGROUND 830-620-4036

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2004 RIVERBANK  PRICE LIST

TUBE RENTALS

INFLATABLE CANOE / RAFT

REGULAR TUBE

$12.00 PER PERSON

DOUBLE CANOE

$57.00 TWO PEOPLE

BOTTOM TUBE

$14.00 PER PERSON

3-6 MAN RAFT

$23.50 PER PERSON

COOLER & TUBE

$17.00

CHILDREN

AGES 6-10

$17.50 PER CHILD

 

Prices increase during these holiday weekends Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, so call ahead to get details.

Due to limited parking and transportation no private equipment is allowed.

*All prices are subject to a sales tax of 6.75% and a Water Oriented Recreational District fee of $1.00 per person. The user fee goes toward river clean up, signs, and trash cans. There is also a $.50 charge per person to help with rising gas costs.

Groups of 20 people or more get a 20% discount on non-holiday weekends and Saturdays. Call ahead so we will be expecting you.

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Additional Information:

No dogs allowed.

No children under 6 years.

No checks accepted.

No private shuttles.

Alcohol is allowed! Public intoxication laws still apply though, so don’t indulge too much.

Laws that apply on the river include a prohibition of glass and polystyrene.

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Janie's Riverbank

6000 River Road, New Braunfels, TX  78132

(830) 625-4928

 

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