Your New Favorite Spot on the
San Marcos River
Family glamping, tubing & kayaking on the San Marcos River — minutes from Austin, San Antonio & New Braunfels
3/4 Mile of Riverfront Access
Your own peaceful corner of the San Marcos
Welcoming Family Atmosphere
Reconnect with the people who matter most
Restful Evenings
Air-Conditioned Cabins & Quiet hours from 11pm so everyone sleeps well
Plan your perfect Daycation and/or Overnight Getaway
Whether you want to hang out in a riverside Cabana for the day, float for an afternoon or stay for a few nights — we've got you covered.
Cabanas & Picnic Tables
Starting at $49
10:30am - 6:30pm
Rent a shaded riverside spot with BBQ pit, hammock, and seating for up to 15. Just show up, grill, float, and relax.
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Tubing & Kayaking
$29.99 unlimited all-day
10:30am - 6:30pm
1.5 miles of uncrowded spring-fed river. We handle the shuttle — you just float. No reservations needed.
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Glamping & Safari Cabins
Starting at $49/night (weekdays)
Check-In: 3:30pm Out: 11am
Air-conditioned cabins with real beds, kitchenettes, fire pits, hammocks & BBQ grills. Fall asleep to the sound of the river.
See All Overnight Options1.5 Miles of Clear, Family-Friendly River
The San Marcos River is spring-fed, flowing cool and clear all summer long, even in the harshest of droughts. Enjoy a gentle, relaxing float through beautiful cypress and pecan trees. Perfect for all ages. Tube or kayak as many times as you want with our unlimited wristband, and our friendly shuttles bring you right back to do it again.
A Family-Friendly River Getaway with Private River Access
Son's River Ranch is a family-friendly San Marcos River getaway on a private 3/4-mile stretch of the 72-degree spring-fed water in the heart of the Texas Hill Country — a peaceful place for glamping, tubing, and kayaking where families and friends can reconnect, have fun, and relax. With private river access and air-conditioned cabins steps from the water, kids can explore and splash, adults can unwind in a riverside cabin, and everyone can enjoy the simple joy of being together outdoors — without the public put-in crowds.