Float

Take the COOL Bus to The Frio

Tube Rental and Shuttle in Operation from April to September
Kayak Rental and Shuttle in Operation from March to October

The cool bus is the best way to get yourself and your "supplies" to the river in style. We never leave without stopping to say “Hi!” to Andy - Bobbie Allen

Reservations for Large Groups Only

Limited Availability
Min $500 to rent the whole shuttle.
Pick-up at your door for your whole crew.
Call for more information.

Call 830-232-5444

Tube Rental Packages

First Come, First Served.
First shuttle leaves from Andy's at 9:00am

Tube Only

$20
for cooler or person

shuttle or parking not included

must be returned by end of the day

Tube & Shuttle

$30

last pick-up at 7pm from Gravel Bar

Front Door Service

$40 pp
shuttle & tube
door-to-door service
only for groups of 20+
last pick-up at 7pm from Gravel Bar

Please call ahead to reserve.

Kayak Rental Packages

Kayak Only

$40
shuttle or parking not included
must be returned within 24 hours

Kayak & Shuttle

$50
long or short paddle
last pick-up at 7pm from Gravel Bar

Shuttle Only

$20
drop-off at one of three locations
must have own equipment

The service was awesome! Fast and friendly :) Felt like family!! They made our first trip to the Frio fantastic! Shout out to Ms. Josie and Lola! The BEST bus driver and bus ever! You made our trip unforgettable! We will be back! - Jennifer Smith

We rent our tubes from Andy and use his shuttle bus service for drop off and pick up. We never have to wait very long for the bus, even on busy holiday weekends like Memorial Day. Andy & his support staff are friendly & helpful. We will be back.- Lance Wenmohs

People floating down the Frio in Concan Texas.

It's OBVIOUS but...

The Frio Flows ONE way.

If you decide to just rent a tube and float, make sure you have a car at your get-out point. You will need to plan and scout well in advance…and then likely pay for parking. All the property not located at public crossings is privately owned and protected. It’s easier to just rent and ride with Andy’s.

Tube rental for the Frio at Andy's on River Road.

On Mother Nature's Timeline

The Frio River Float

Our short and long floats have about an average of 3 hours for the short and 4 hours for the long. We do our best to hit our pick-up locations at least once every 15-30 mins. Our shuttle does stop at 7pm…which means our last float departs Andy’s at 3pm to give EVERY tuber plenty of time to meet us at the last pick up of the day.

Check the Flow

water water water water

Floating Requires Flow

We have good days and bad days to float on the Frio. We do our best to stay on top of the flow rate and keep every guest of Andy’s aware of what they can expect on their float on any given day. However we cannot control the rainfall or the flow rate. Don’t know what the flow looks like, just ask us! Or you can look it up here!

Frequently Asked Questions about Floating the Frio.

The banks of the Frio River are Private Property.

This is why you need to have a designated “get-in” and “get-out” location when you float the Frio. Swimming and floating is open to everyone. But, please do not trespass on our neighbors' property unless it is an emergency. The only public entrances or exits are at public road crossings.

Here are some other Frequently Asked Questions we get about Floating the Frio.

Cute Kiddo standing in front of a stack of river tubes.

Can I wear flip-flops?

We recommend that you bring good water shoes with you. The Frio has a rock, not a sand, bottom and you may need to stand up during your float. We do carry water shoes at our STORE. Or if you have some trashed sneakers that you don’t care about, those will work too.

Can I get a tan while floating?

You’re more likely to catch a sunburn and regret forgetting sunscreen for about two weeks than get a decent tan. Please bring sunscreen with you on your trip down the Frio and re-apply! Spray sunscreen works great when you are trapped on a tube.

How rough is the ride on the Frio?

It is usually a pretty tame.
BUT, Rivers are the most dangerous bodies of water. We recommend that anyone who comes along on a float is a strong swimmer. Every renter floats at their own risk.

Can I bring beer in my cooler?

Do you think that we would try to stop you?
That being said:
Please make sure that you have water in your cooler as well. You, passing out in the middle of nowhere Texas is no fun for you, the friends you are floating with, or us…who have to fish you out of the river and wrestle you onto a bus full of kids.

Also, NO GLASS is allowed on the river...or styrofoam.

Can I bring my phone to the Frio?

If you have a waterproof pouch and sling it around your tube (not your neck) you should be fine. But we have seen cameras and phones get smashed against rocks time and again. Besides…aren’t you here to get away from all that?

What do I do with my empties?

We have mesh yellow trash bags for each tuber to help keep our beautiful river clean for decades to come.

What can I NOT Bring?

You can be fined for bringing: