Son's Rio Cibolo · 25 Minutes from New Braunfels
Kayaking Near New Braunfels — Calmer Than the Comal & Guadalupe, 25 Min Away
All the spring-fed water you love about NB without the tubing parade. $19.99 unlimited kayak & paddleboard runs all day on private Cibolo Creek.
All the Spring-Fed Water — None of the Tubing Crowds
You already know NB rivers. The Comal and Guadalupe are great, but summer weekends mean shuttle lines, party barges, and elbow-to-elbow tubers. Cibolo Creek is 25 minutes east in Marion — same Hill Country, calmer water, no shuttle, no schedule, and unlimited paddle runs all day for $19.99.
Hill Country Kayaking Without the Comal/Guadalupe Chaos
Son's Rio Cibolo is just 25 minutes east of New Braunfels — easy I-35 → I-10 hop into Marion, TX. The water is genuinely spring-fed (72°F year-round), the property is privately owned 100 acres, and you won't share the creek with shuttle vans or party tubers. Same Hill Country, drastically calmer setting.
Kayak. Paddleboard. Switch. Repeat. $19.99 per person buys an all-day wristband — paddle as many times as you want from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM. No outfitter clock, no shuttle pickup window. If you're a New Braunfels regular looking for a quieter day on the water, this is it. Make it overnight in a waterfront cabin or glamping cabin.
72°F Water
Spring-fed year-round
2-Mile Paddle
Through oak & pecan trees
Unlimited Runs
All day, no limits
No Shuttle
Grab-and-go from the bank
Kayaking & Paddleboarding in Photos
Kayak, paddleboard, float, repeat — surrounded by towering trees and crystal-clear spring water
How Kayak Rentals Work at Son's Rio Cibolo
Get Your Wristband
Purchase your Ultimate River Fun Wristband online or on-site. $19.99/person or $99 for a 6-pack.
Grab a Kayak or Paddleboard
Walk down to the creek and pick up any available kayak or stand-up paddleboard. No signup sheets or time slots.
Paddle All Day
Paddle as many times as you want from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Switch between kayaks and paddleboards anytime.
Kayak & Paddleboard Rental Pricing
Unlimited kayaking & paddleboarding all day — one wristband, endless fun
💡 Overnight guests receive 25% off wristbands automatically
Add a Cabana or Picnic Table & Save 25% on Wristbands
Make your day even better — rent a private riverside cabana or picnic table as your home base. Kick back in the shade between paddle runs, keep your cooler close, and enjoy your own spot on the creek all day.
🎉 Cabana or picnic table renters get 25% off kayaking & paddleboarding wristbands!
Discount applied automatically when you book a cabana and wristbands together.
Kayaking & Paddleboarding — FAQs
Kayak Rentals ~25 Minutes from New Braunfels
Son's Rio Cibolo is located in Marion, TX — just 25 minutes east of New Braunfels via I-35 → I-10. Easy access from Gruene, Canyon Lake, Seguin, and Garden Ridge. All the Hill Country water you love about the Comal and Guadalupe — without the tubing crowds, shuttle lines, or one-way paddling.
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Son's Rio Cibolo · Marion, TX 78124
A Quieter Spring-Fed Kayak Day, 25 Minutes from NB
If you live in New Braunfels you don't need a sales pitch on Hill Country water — you've got the Comal and Guadalupe in your backyard. What you might need is a quieter alternative for weekends when the rivers are slammed. Son's Rio Cibolo sits 25 minutes east in Marion, TX, on a private 100-acre property. The creek is spring-fed, the water is calm, and the entire experience is built around unlimited paddling — not shuttles and tubing flotillas.
$19.99 per person, all day, unlimited kayak and paddleboard runs (10:30 AM – 6:30 PM). Group of six? The 6-pack is $99. Add a cabana or picnic table as your home base and wristbands drop another 25% automatically. The whole thing is designed for people who want to actually relax on the water, not race a shuttle clock.
Visiting from another city? See the San Antonio kayak page, Houston kayak page, Austin kayak page, or the broader Texas Hill Country kayaking guide. Stay overnight in our family cabins or glamping cabins, browse current specials, or get in touch.
Ready to Paddle?
Grab your wristband and hit the creek — unlimited kayaking and paddleboarding all day long. Check our current promotions, or making a weekend of it? See our family cabins and glamping cabins for overnight stays.
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