A family-friendly and pet-friendly New Braunfels getaway with 25 acres, ¼ mile of Guadalupe River frontage, full-hookup RV sites, cabins, dog wash station, tubing, kayaking, fishing, and relaxed Texas Hill Country hospitality.
Our story begins with the river. Before Rio Guadalupe Resort became a place for RV stays, cabins, tubing weekends, fishing trips, and family reunions, this stretch of the Guadalupe River was a gathering place for New Braunfels locals. Today, we continue that tradition by giving guests a clean, welcoming, riverfront place to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the Hill Country.
For guests comparing RV parks, cabins, and river resorts in the Texas Hill Country, these are the facts that define Rio Guadalupe Resort.
Rio Guadalupe Resort was formerly known as River Valley Campground. The full history is in the timeline below.
The resort sits on 25 acres along River Road in New Braunfels, Texas.
Guests enjoy walk-to-water access along a quarter mile of the Guadalupe River.
Rio offers 64 full-hookup RV campsites, including 46 pull-through spaces. Typical pads are 20–25 feet wide and 70–80 feet long.
Cabin stays are available for families, couples, anglers, and group travelers. Layouts range from one to three bedrooms.
Tubing, kayaking, fishing, and guided fly-fishing experiences help guests make the river the center of the trip.
Rio Guadalupe Resort has grown with the river, the road, and the guests who return year after year. The property has changed over time, but the heart of the experience has stayed the same: a welcoming place to gather beside the Guadalupe.
Years before Rio Guadalupe Resort opened, German citizens of New Braunfels used this riverfront as a park. For a short time, the property was also the site of a community center called Walhalla, connecting the land to the area’s long tradition of gathering by the water.
In 1976, the property opened as River Valley Campground. The 25 acres were overgrown with cedar and mesquite trees, with no utilities, no roads, and plenty of work ahead.
After months of hand-clearing and road work, a small storage building became the first office. RV hookups were installed along the tree-lined Guadalupe River, and the campground began welcoming guests who wanted simple access to the water and the Hill Country.
Today, Rio Guadalupe Resort includes cabins, full-hookup RV sites, an Event Hall, a Riverside Pergola, river access, tubing, kayaking, fishing, a pool, playground, dog park, and extended-stay options. The property has grown, but the goal remains the same: help guests enjoy the Guadalupe River in a clean, friendly, memorable setting.
Rio is built for guests who want the Guadalupe River to be part of every day. Some guests come for tubing and kayaking. Some come for fishing and guided fly-fishing. Some come for a cabin weekend, an RV rally, a family reunion, a Winter Texan stay, or a quiet few days close to Canyon Lake and New Braunfels.
What they have in common is simple: they want easy river access, a friendly setting, clear expectations, and a place that feels relaxed without feeling unmanaged. Rio is not a late-night party property. It is a riverfront resort for people who value mellow evenings, clean shared spaces, family-friendly energy, and time outdoors.
At Rio Guadalupe Resort, the river is not something guests drive across town to find. It is part of the property experience. With ¼ mile of Guadalupe River frontage, guests can build trips around tubing, kayaking, wade fishing, fly-fishing, riverbank mornings, and sunset walks.
River conditions change with the season, and that is part of responsible river travel. We help guests plan around current conditions, shuttle schedules, safety guidance, and the best way to enjoy the water during their stay.
A great river trip depends on more than scenery. It depends on respectful guests, clear rules, clean shared spaces, and a resort culture that lets families, anglers, couples, pet owners, and RV travelers enjoy the property together.
Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 8:00 am. Rio is for river days and restful nights, not amplified music or late-night party energy.
Guests are asked to keep sites and cabin areas tidy, pick up trash before departure, and help preserve the beauty of the resort.
The resort speed limit is 5 mph. Guests should watch for children, uneven natural terrain, and shared walking areas.
River access is a privilege. Guests should follow river safety guidance, avoid glass, respect anglers and other river users, and leave the riverbank better than they found it.
Pets are welcome with rules and fees. Leashes, cleanup, and respectful dog-park use help keep the property pet-friendly for everyone.
Rio is designed for RV and cabin stays. Tent camping is not part of the resort experience.
Rio welcomes many kinds of travelers, but they tend to share the same priorities: river access, clean lodging, friendly service, practical amenities, and a relaxed place to gather.
Parents and kids who want tubing, pool time, cabins or RV sites, and easy river logistics without driving all over town.
Guests who want wade access, guided trips, trout-season planning, and quiet mornings on the Guadalupe River.
RV guests who value full hookups, pull-through options, pet-friendly travel, and a riverside basecamp near Canyon Lake and New Braunfels.
Travelers who want a comfortable cabin, river access, Hill Country scenery, and a low-stress weekend near Gruene, Schlitterbahn, and Canyon Lake.
Monthly guests who prefer a friendly community, quieter seasons, and a practical place to settle in near the river.
Groups that need cabins, RV sites, an Event Hall, a Riverside Pergola, and a scenic place to gather without nightclub energy.
Rio Guadalupe Resort sits on River Road in New Braunfels, close to Canyon Lake, Gruene, Schlitterbahn, Whitewater Amphitheatre, and the wider Texas Hill Country. Guests can build a stay around the river, then add live music, waterparks, local dining, Hill Country drives, caves, wildlife attractions, and seasonal festivals.
That location matters. Rio is close enough to help guests explore, but grounded enough to feel like a riverfront retreat when they come back at the end of the day.
Photos help guests understand the feel of the property before they book. Explore real images of the river, cabins, RV sites, pool, dog park, event spaces, tubing, fishing, and Hill Country sunsets.
Rio’s Blog and News sections help guests plan better trips while giving search engines more context about the resort, the river, and the New Braunfels area.
Use the Blog for helpful, long-lasting content: tubing tips, fishing seasons, packing lists, family itineraries, pet-friendly travel, local attractions, and Hill Country weekend ideas.
Use News for updates that may change by season: day passes, shuttle notices, special events, live music, maintenance updates, and current resort announcements.
A river trip has moving pieces: directions, check-in, parking, river conditions, shuttle timing, pets, day passes, cabin details, RV setup, and group logistics. Our team is here to help guests understand the property and make the right plan for their stay.
That hospitality is part of what keeps guests returning. We want Rio to feel welcoming, organized, and easy to enjoy — especially for first-time visitors to River Road and the Guadalupe River.
Call the front desk at 830-964-3613 or visit our Contact page. Office hours are Sunday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Come for the river, stay for the setting, and build your trip around the kind of Hill Country moments guests remember: tubing days, cabin mornings, RV weekends, fishing trips, family reunions, pet-friendly walks, and quiet evenings on River Road.
Rio Guadalupe Resort opened in 1976 as River Valley Campground. The 25-acre property on River Road in New Braunfels was originally overgrown with cedar and mesquite trees before being developed into a riverfront RV and cabin resort. Before the campground, German citizens of New Braunfels used the riverfront as a park.
Rio Guadalupe Resort has 64 full-hookup RV campsites, including 46 pull-through spaces, and 25 cabins. The typical RV site is gravel-lined, 20 to 25 feet wide, and 70 to 80 feet long.
Yes. Rio Guadalupe Resort has ¼ mile of private Guadalupe River frontage. Guests enjoy walk-to-water access for tubing, kayaking, wade fishing, and fly-fishing.
Yes. Rio Guadalupe Resort is a family-friendly riverfront resort with a pool, playground, tubing, kayaking, fishing, and quiet hours from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am.
Yes. Pets are welcome with rules and fees. Rio has an on-site dog park. Leashes are required in shared areas. Review the Pet Policy before booking.
Rio Guadalupe Resort is at 14130 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132. The phone number is 830-964-3613. Office hours are Sunday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Guests enjoy Guadalupe River tubing, kayak rentals, wade fishing, guided fly-fishing, pool time, playground use, and the dog park. The resort also offers an Event Hall and Riverside Pergola for gatherings.
No. Rio Guadalupe Resort is designed for RV and cabin stays only. Tent camping is not part of the resort experience.
