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Cool River Ranch is a historic outdoor riverfront venue located on the San Marcos River in Martindale, TX. Known for hosting Float Fest in its heyday, the site blends tubing, live music, and scenic Texas scenery. Today, visitors can expect a robust outdoor events backdrop with ample space, convenient access, and nearby amenities to support a relaxed, no-fuss tickets-to-experiences approach. Whether you’re planning a day of tubing, a concert, or a festival weekend, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.
Geographically, the ranch sits at 601 Dupuy Ranch Rd, Martindale, TX 78655. It’s a short drive from surrounding towns and offers a touchpoint for riverfront recreation and live entertainment in a spacious outdoor setting.
For guests comparing options, consider nearby lodging and dining to streamline your trip. While Float Fest has moved to Gonzales and other venues have hosted related river events, Cool River Ranch remains a reference point for Texas outdoor music and tubing culture. If you’re planning a future riverfront outing, we’ll help you locate current events, parking guidance, and local services so you can secure your tickets with confidence.
Note: Always check the event’s official page for the latest scheduling and venue details before you travel. We provide neutral, helpful information to assist in your planning, including transportation options, parking, and nearby hotel and restaurant suggestions from trusted partners.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: Cool River Ranch property at 601 Dupuy Ranch Rd, Martindale, TX 78655. (Source: CultureMap 2018, CultureMap 2014) ([sanantonio.culturemap.com](https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/eventdetail/float-fest-2018/?utm_source=openai))
- Venue type: outdoor riverfront ranch used for tubing and live music (Float Fest originated here on the San Marcos River). (Sources: Texas Highways 2017; CultureMap 2018) ([texashighways.com](https://texashighways.com/travel-news/float-fest/?utm_source=openai))
- Notable events hosted: Float Fest (annual tubing + concert festival) at Cool River Ranch from 2014–2018; 2018 lineup included Tame Impala, Bassnectar, Snoop Dogg, etc. (Sources: LiveForLiveMusic, CultureMap 2018) ([liveforlivemusic.com](https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/float-fest-2018/?utm_source=openai))
- Capacity (historical): attendance estimates ranged from about 10,000 ticketholders (earlier years) to roughly 20,000–25,000 music fans per day in later years; proposed permits cited up to 30,000 per day at times. (Sources: Texas Highways 2017; San Antonio Express-News 2018; Guadalupe County permit articles) ([texashighways.com](https://texashighways.com/travel-news/float-fest/?utm_source=openai))
- Parking/transit: access via a two-lane Scull Road approach; substantial traffic considerations and parking planning have been central to permit discussions. (Sources: Guadalupe County permit articles 2018; Community Impact 2018) ([communityimpact.com](https://communityimpact.com/austin/san-marcos-buda-kyle/city-county/2018/02/27/guadalupe-county-commissioners-deny-float-fest-permit-allow-30000-daily-attendees/?utm_source=openai))
- Nearby hotels/amenities: after relocation, organizers noted the Gonzales location was adjacent to the city center with hotels, stores, and restaurants nearby; Gonzales-based access cited. (Source: Seguin Today, 2022 description of new location) ([seguintoday.com](https://seguintoday.com/2022/07/19/live-music-river-fun-unite/?utm_source=openai))
- Current status (renamed/demolished): there is no evidence the Cool River Ranch site was demolished or renamed; Float Fest moved to Gonzales in 2019 and, by 2024, floated off-water arrangements occurred at other venues (Circuit of the Americas). (Sources: Austin Chronicle 2019; Spectrum News 2024) ([austinchronicle.com](https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/music/2019-06-21/float-fest-cancelled/?utm_source=openai))