Last Updated: April 2026
The San Marcos River — only 30 minutes south of Austin — is the cheapest, friendliest tubing river near town. Multiple outfitters operate from City Park down to Cape Road. Here's how the most popular options stack up.
Looking for the river itself? See our full San Marcos River tubing guide.
Texas State Tubes
San Marcos River
4.5
Cape Rd, San Marcos
- Tube
- Cooler tube
- Shuttle
- Parking
