$69 Fall Glamping This Weekend at Son's Blue River Camp
Glamping cabins from $69 this weekend (Nov 6–8) on the San Marcos River. Campfires, crisp fall nights and the best-value getaway of the season.
November 5, 20264 min
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Cabin Rentals Near Austin: Log Cabins on the San Marcos River
Authentic log cabins and riverfront porches near Austin — tubing & kayaking wristbands sold separately — all just an hour south at Son's Blue River Camp.
May 5, 20268 min read
Read ArticleCampfires, Ghost Stories & S'mores: A New Halloween Tradition
Skip the candy chaos. Spend Halloween by the Blue River with ghost stories, s'mores and glamping cabins as low as $69 a night.
October 26, 20265 min
ReadSpring-Fed Rivers in Texas: Why 72°F Water Makes the San Marcos River a Summer Must
Why the San Marcos River stays a crisp 72°F all summer while the Guadalupe runs low — plus how to read USGS flow data and where to swim, tube, and glamp on the most reliable cool water in Texas.
July 7, 202614 min
ReadBest Natural Swimming Holes Near Austin
Drive times, water temps, and reservation tips for the 10 best spring-fed swimming holes within 2 hours of Austin.
May 27, 20269 min
ReadDay Trips From Austin: The Best San Marcos River Escape
45 minutes south of Austin: spring-fed water, private cabanas, and a full day on the river without the Frio drive.
May 11, 202610 min
ReadWeekend Getaways From San Antonio: San Marcos River
50 minutes north of San Antonio — A/C cabins, glamping, tubing, and a real river weekend.
May 11, 202611 min
ReadBest River Resort Near San Antonio
How Son's Blue River Camp compares to San Marcos River Resort, Texas State Tubes, and Hipcamp listings.
May 11, 20269 min
ReadPrivate Cabana Rentals on Texas Rivers
Why a reserved cabana beats public river access — shade, parking, restrooms, and tubing in one price.
May 11, 202610 min
ReadRiverfront Cabin Rentals Near San Antonio
Spring-fed San Marcos River cabins just 50 minutes from San Antonio — log cabins and porches — tubing & kayaking wristbands sold separately.
May 6, 202612 min
ReadGlamping Near San Antonio: Riverfront Cabins on the San Marcos
AC cabins, safari tents, and bell tents on the spring-fed San Marcos River — about 50 minutes north of San Antonio.
May 11, 202610 min
ReadTubing Near San Antonio: The San Marcos River Float
Unlimited tubing, shuttle, and 72° spring-fed water — closer than the Frio and quieter than the Comal.
May 11, 20269 min
ReadDay Trips From San Antonio: The San Marcos River Escape
Private cabanas, shuttle, parking included — the easiest river day trip 50 minutes north of San Antonio.
May 11, 20269 min
ReadGlamping Near Austin: Riverfront Cabins on the San Marcos
Skip the tent. Real beds, AC, riverfront views, with unlimited tubing wristbands available — the easiest glamping near Austin.
May 6, 202612 min
ReadGlamping Austin TX: The Closest Riverfront Glamping Cabins to the City
An objective, distance-first 2026 guide to glamping near Austin — stay types, amenities, water access, and a comparison of the top options.
June 22, 202624 min
ReadKayaking Near Austin: Spring-Fed San Marcos River Guide
Crystal-clear, 72° year-round, and just 45 minutes from Austin. Everything you need to plan a kayak day.
May 6, 202612 min
ReadCamping Near Austin: Riverfront Tent & Cabin Sites
Pitch a tent on the San Marcos River — or upgrade to a glamping cabin. Camping near Austin made easy.
May 6, 202612 min
ReadTubing Near Austin: The San Marcos River Guide
Unlimited tubing on the spring-fed San Marcos River — closer, cleaner, and easier than the Comal or Guadalupe.
May 6, 202612 min
ReadFun Things to Do Near Austin: River Day Ideas
Tubing, kayaking, riverfront cabanas and more — the best fun things to do near Austin on the San Marcos River.
May 6, 202612 min
ReadFamily Getaways Near Austin: Riverfront Weekends
Easy, affordable family getaways near Austin — riverfront cabins, glamping, tubing, and stargazing on the San Marcos.
May 6, 202612 min
ReadCabin Rentals Near Houston: Riverfront Log Cabins
Trade Houston traffic for spring-fed river views — log cabins on the San Marcos, just a few hours west.
May 9, 202614 min
ReadTubing Near Houston: Best Texas Rivers to Float
Where Houstonians actually go to tube — and why the spring-fed San Marcos beats the rest.
May 9, 202614 min
ReadGlamping Near Houston: Riverfront Cabins Worth the Drive
Air-conditioned cabins, bell tents, and clear river water make this Houston weekend escape an easy yes.
May 11, 202612 min
ReadCamping Near Houston on the San Marcos River
A better Houston camping trip starts with shaded tent sites, cooler nights, and spring-fed river access.
May 11, 202611 min
ReadKayaking Near Houston: Best Spring-Fed Texas Rivers
Crystal-clear paddling and easy family kayaking make the San Marcos one of the best west-of-Houston escapes.
May 11, 202610 min
ReadHouston to San Marcos: The Easy River Day Trip
How to plan a low-stress Houston day trip with cabanas, tubing, and clear spring-fed water.
May 11, 20269 min
ReadBest Summer Holiday Getaways from Houston
Memorial Day and Father's Day feel a lot better with cypress shade and cold river water.
May 11, 20268 min
ReadPet-Friendly Cabins Near Houston: What to Look For
A planning guide for Houston travelers comparing river cabins and pet-friendly weekend options.
May 11, 20268 min
ReadWeekend Getaways Near Dallas: Hill Country River Trips
Skip the lake. The clearest, coolest weekend getaway from Dallas is on the San Marcos River.
May 9, 202614 min
ReadGlamping Near Dallas: Hill Country Cabins Worth the Drive
AC cabins, bell tents, and spring-fed water — about 4 hours south of DFW.
May 11, 202612 min
ReadCabin Rentals Near Dallas: Riverfront Log Cabins on the San Marcos
Log cabins with porches and full kitchens, on a spring-fed Hill Country river south of DFW.
May 11, 202611 min
ReadTubing Near Dallas: Best Texas Rivers to Float
Why DFW families drive south for unlimited tubing on the spring-fed San Marcos River.
May 11, 202610 min
ReadDay Trips From Dallas: Hill Country River Escapes
Cabanas, tubing, kayaking — the most scenic single-day reset DFW can pull off.
May 11, 202610 min
ReadRiver Legacy Park to Hill Country Road Trip: Best Places to Swim Near Austin
Arlington's 1,300-acre urban oasis paired with the spring-fed San Marcos River — a 3-day guide to the best river swimming, tubing, and glamping near Austin.
July 21, 202612 min
ReadThings to Do in New Braunfels: A Local's River Guide
Tubing, Schlitterbahn, Gruene, and the under-the-radar San Marcos River — your full New Braunfels guide.
May 9, 202614 min
ReadSan Marcos vs Comal River: Which Should You Float?
Crystal-clear vs short-and-crowded — the honest comparison of Texas's two most famous tubing rivers.
May 9, 202613 min
ReadSan Marcos River vs. Comal River Tubing: Which Float Is Right for Your Group?
Comal tubing's can ban, Tube Chute, and 2.5-mile float vs the calmer, longer San Marcos — rules, logistics, and how to pick.
June 30, 202614 min
ReadGuadalupe vs San Marcos River: Texas Tubing Compared
Dam-released vs spring-fed. Which Texas tubing river actually delivers the better day?
May 9, 202613 min
ReadBest Texas Hill Country Rivers for Families
Calm currents, clear water, and shaded banks — the family-friendly rivers worth driving for.
May 9, 202614 min
ReadSummer Weekend Trips from Austin: River Escapes
Beat the Austin heat with quick, cool, riverfront weekend trips — all under 90 minutes away.
May 9, 202613 min
ReadFall Camping in Texas Hill Country: River Sites & Cabins
Cooler nights, fewer crowds, golden light — why fall is the best time to camp the Hill Country.
May 9, 202613 min
ReadWhat to Pack for a Texas River Trip: Complete Checklist
From sun shirts to dry bags — the only Texas river-trip packing list you'll ever need.
May 9, 202612 min
ReadBest Glamping Near New Braunfels: Quiet River Cabins
Skip the Comal crowd. The best glamping near New Braunfels is 20 minutes north on the spring-fed San Marcos.
May 12, 202610 min
ReadCabin Rentals Near New Braunfels: Riverfront Log Cabins
Real riverfront log cabins with porches and kitchens — tubing & kayaking wristbands sold separately — 20 minutes from New Braunfels.
May 12, 202611 min
ReadSan Marcos River Float Trip Guide
When to go, what to bring, where to put in — the complete San Marcos River float trip plan.
May 12, 202612 min
ReadBest San Marcos River Camping: Riverfront Sites
Where to camp on the San Marcos — riverfront tent sites, bell tents, and bathhouses.
May 12, 202611 min
ReadTexas Hill Country Family Camping: A Parent's Honest Guide
Site types, best months, packing, river safety, and where to actually book — a parent-to-parent guide to Hill Country family camping.
May 22, 202611 min
ReadSpring Break Is Here — Son's Blue River Camp Is Open!
Tubing, kayaking, glamping, campfires under the stars — spring break at Son's Blue River Camp has it all. Plus, use code SB2026 for 25% off!
March 14, 20266 min read
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