--- title: "Best River Resort Near San Antonio | Son's Blue River Camp" description: "The best river resort near San Antonio: spring-fed San Marcos River, air-conditioned cabins, private cabanas, and unlimited tubing — 50 minutes north." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LodgingBusiness", "name": "Son's Blue River Camp", "alternateName": [ "Sons Blue River Camp", "Blue River Camp", "Son's Blue River" ], "url": "https://bluerivercamp.com/", "logo": "https://bluerivercamp.com/favicon-192x192.png", "image": "https://bluerivercamp.com/og-image.png", "telephone": "+1-(877) 577-7667", "priceRange": "$$", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "2769 Sherrill Rd", "addressLocality": "Kingsbury", "addressRegion": "TX", "postalCode": "78638", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 29.72751, "longitude": -97.76306 }, "parentOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Son's Getaways", "url": "https://sonsgetaways.com" }, "sameAs": [ "https://sonsriverranch.com", "https://sonsgetaways.com", "https://www.facebook.com/sonsblueriver", "https://www.instagram.com/sonsblueriver" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Air-conditioned glamping cabins", "value": true }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Spring-fed San Marcos River access", "value": true }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Private riverside cabanas", "value": true }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "On-site tubing and kayaking", "value": true } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BlogPosting", "headline": "Best River Resort Near San Antonio", "image": "/assets/tubing-kayak-42-BIoTLZW1.webp", "datePublished": "2026-05-11", "dateModified": "2026-05-11", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Son's Blue River Camp", "url": "https://bluerivercamp.com" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Son's Blue River Camp", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://bluerivercamp.com/og-image.png" } }, "mainEntityOfPage": "https://bluerivercamp.com/blog/best-river-resort-near-san-antonio" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the best river resort near San Antonio?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Son's Blue River Camp on the San Marcos River is the closest spring-fed river resort to San Antonio with air-conditioned cabins, private cabanas, and unlimited tubing — 50 minutes north in Kingsbury, Texas." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does it compare to San Marcos River Resort?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Son's Blue River Camp sits on a quieter downstream stretch with private cabana home bases instead of shared shoreline, plus full glamping, log cabins, and tubing in one price." } } ] } ] ] --- [🎉 Glamping Cabins Available This Weekend at Son's River Ranch! — BOOK NOW! 🎉 Glamping Cabins Available This Weekend at Son's River Ranch! — BOOK NOW! ](https://sonsriverranch.com/book-now) [![Son's Blue River Camp](/assets/logo-transparent-CYNVRjE4.webp)](/) [Stay Overnight](/stay-overnight) [Day Rentals](/day-rentals) [Tubing & Kayaking](/day-rentals#tubing-kayaking) [Property Map](/property-map) [Plan Your Visit](/plan-your-visit) [About](/about) [Specials](/specials) [Contact](/contact)[(877) 577-7667](tel:+18775777667)Book Now Book Now ![Best river resort near San Antonio](/assets/tubing-kayak-42-BIoTLZW1.webp) [Back to Blog](/blog) # Best River Resort Near San Antonio May 11, 2026 9 min read "Best river resort near San Antonio" means different things to different people. For families, it means safe water and easy logistics. For groups, it means private space and tubing in one price. For couples, it means a quiet cabin with A/C and a porch. [Son's Blue River Camp](/) in Kingsbury delivers all three because the property is built around the spring-fed San Marcos River, with separate accommodation tiers and a private-cabana model for day visits. ![Private river cabana near San Antonio](/assets/cabana-DPsjDKoO.webp) ## What Makes a "River Resort" Actually Work You want clear cold water, a real shaded home base, restrooms, parking, and tubing handled. You don't want to drive to a separate outfitter, fight for shore space, or settle for a stagnant dam-released stretch. ## How We Compare **vs. San Marcos River Resort** — we're downstream and quieter, with private cabanas instead of shared shoreline. **vs. Texas State Tubes / Don's Fish Camp** — those are public outfitters, not resorts. We add lodging, cabanas, and reserved space. **vs. Hipcamp listings** — those are tents on someone's land. We're a full resort with A/C cabins and on-site amenities. ## Visit the Best River Resort Near San Antonio 50 minutes north of SA. Spring-fed water, A/C cabins, private cabanas, unlimited tubing. [Book Now](/book-now)[Compare Cabanas](/cabanas-vs-public-river-access) ![Son's Blue River Camp](/assets/logo-transparent-CYNVRjE4.webp) 8 acres of family-friendly river paradise on the San Marcos River. Float, grill, relax — then fall asleep to the sound of the river. 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