--- title: "Private Cabana Rentals on Texas Rivers | Son's BRC" description: "Why private cabana rentals beat public river access on Texas rivers — reserved shade, parking, restrooms, picnic tables, and unlimited tubing in one price." 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": "Private Cabana Rentals on Texas Rivers", "image": "/assets/cabana-15-Bo285q0B.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/private-cabana-rentals-texas-rivers" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is a private river cabana?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "A private river cabana is a covered, reserved riverside structure with a picnic table, grill, and shaded seating. It serves as a private home base for the day and includes parking, restroom access, and (at Son's Blue River Camp) unlimited tubing for up to 8 guests." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Why rent a cabana instead of just floating?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "A cabana removes the friction: you don't fight for shade, parking, or shore space, and you don't pay per float. For families and groups it's both more relaxing and usually cheaper per person." } } ] } ] ] --- [🔥 $79 Glamping Cabins TONIGHT! & 🛶 $66 Cabanas TODAY! — BOOK NOW! 🔥 $79 Glamping Cabins TONIGHT! & 🛶 $66 Cabanas TODAY! — BOOK NOW! ](/book-now) 🏕️ $49 Glamping Cabins Weekdays + 🌊 $49 Cabanas thru June 6 — BOOK NOW! 🏕️ $49 Glamping Wkdys + 🌊 $49 Cabanas thru 6/6 — 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 ![Private cabana rental on a Texas river](/assets/cabana-15-Bo285q0B.webp) [Back to Blog](/blog) # Private Cabana Rentals on Texas Rivers: A Better Way to Float May 11, 2026 10 min read For decades the default Texas river day looked like this: drive to an outfitter, pay per tube, ride a school bus to a put-in, and hope the bank had room when you got off the water. It works. It's also exhausting. Private cabana rentals flip that model. Instead of "find a spot," you reserve a covered riverside cabana before you arrive. Instead of "pay per float," the all-day Ultimate River Fun Wristband ($29.99/person) covers tubing, kayaking, and shuttle. Instead of "park far away," your car is steps from your seat. ![Tiki private cabana on a Texas river](/assets/gallery-tiki-cabana-CBI5cJej.webp) ## Where Private Cabanas Make the Biggest Difference **Family days.** Kids need a base for snacks, naps, and dry clothes. **Birthday and bachelorette groups.** You need to keep the group together. **Hot summer Saturdays.** Shade is everything when the air is 100°+. ![Riverside cabana setup](/assets/cabana-26-BNnx_sa-.webp) ## Cabana Models Across Texas Rivers The Son's Getaways family runs cabana-based day rentals across multiple Texas rivers — the San Marcos at [Son's Blue River Camp](/), the Guadalupe at sister properties, and Cibolo Creek at others. 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