Rhodes Canoe Rentals has been family owned and operated since 1973 — more than 50 years — offering canoe, kayak, and tube rentals for floating the beautiful Brazos River near Glen Rose, Texas. Depending on current water levels, trips typically run 2 to 4 hours, giving guests a relaxed way to spend a day on the water.
Canoes rent for $35 each, including shuttle, paddles, and life jackets. Kayaks rent for $25 each, including shuttle, paddle, and life jacket. Tubes rent for $15 each (whether renting the business’s own tube or bringing your own), including shuttle, with cooler tubes also available for $15 each. The business is genuinely cash-only, so guests should plan accordingly before arriving.
With decades of history in the area, Rhodes has built a loyal following among Texas families, with guest reviews describing genuine multi-generational memories on the Brazos and a friendly, family-run atmosphere that’s kept people coming back year after year. Reviewers appreciate that the river tends to be quieter and less crowded compared to the Guadalupe, though water release schedules from the upstream dam can affect river levels — it’s worth checking ahead before a visit.
Hours run daily, generally 9am-4 or 5pm (with some seasonal variation), and located along Highway 67 East near Glen Rose.
For families and groups near Glen Rose, Texas looking for a genuinely historic, more than 50-year established canoe, kayak, or tube rental on the Brazos River, Rhodes Canoe Rentals offers a beloved, no-frills family operation.
