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We cap day-pass numbers, don't allow public outfitter drop-offs, and the property is 8 private acres rather than open public access." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How far is Son's Blue River Camp from Austin, San Antonio, and Houston?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "About 45 minutes from Austin and 50 minutes from San Antonio, 20 minutes from New Braunfels, and roughly 2.5 hours from Houston." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is the San Marcos River safe for kids and beginners?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Our 1.5-mile stretch is gentle, spring-fed, and shaded by cypress trees — well suited to families, first-time floaters, and kids in life jackets. Lifeguards aren't on duty, so children should be supervised at all times." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are pets allowed at Son's Blue River Camp?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Son's Blue River Camp is pet-free to keep the property quiet and family-friendly. Service animals are welcome." } } ] } ] ] --- [🎉 $149 Glamping this Friday & $99 Bell Tents & $49 Camping — BOOK NOW! 🌊 🎉 $149 Glamping this Friday & $199 Cabana ALL Labor Day Weekend! — 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 # Son's Blue River Camp vs. Other Texas Hill Country River Resorts An honest, head-to-head look at how we compare to the other river resorts families ask about most — Rio Raft, Camp Huaco Springs, San Marcos River Resort, and Whitewater Amphitheater RV. Resort River Vibe Tubing AC Glamping Capped Day Passes Pets Alcohol Austin San Antonio [Son's Blue River Camp](/) San Marcos (spring-fed) Family-friendly, quiet Add-on wristband ($29.99) Cans only, no glass ~45 min ~45 min [Rio Raft](https://www.rioraft.com) Guadalupe Mixed, busier on weekends Day pass + rental Limited Cans only ~1 hr 15 min ~50 min [Camp Huaco Springs](https://camphuacosprings.com) Guadalupe Camping-first, large groups Cans only ~1 hr 15 min ~50 min [San Marcos River Resort](https://www.sanmarcosriverresort.com) San Marcos RV & cabin resort, groups Free for guests Some cabins Allowed ~45 min ~50 min [Whitewater Amphitheater RV](https://www.whitewaterrocks.com) Guadalupe (Horseshoe Loop) Concert venue + RV park Allowed ~1 hr 15 min ~50 min Details about other resorts are based on publicly listed information and our best understanding; check each property's site for the most current policies. ## Sister Properties on the San Marcos River Son's Blue River Camp isn't competing with the other Sons properties — they're family. On the San Marcos float, **Son's River Ranch** is the put-in and **Son's Blue River Camp** is the take-out. - [Son's River Ranch](https://sonsriverranch.com) — put-in for the San Marcos float, sister property upstream. - [Son's Rio Cibolo](https://sonsriocibolo.com) — Cibolo Creek cabins, sister property. - [Son's Island](https://sonsisland.com) — private island lake getaway, sister property. - [Son's Guadalupe](https://sonsguadalupe.com) — Guadalupe River tubing, sister property. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is Son's Blue River Camp the same as Rio Raft? No. Son's Blue River Camp is on a quieter, family-friendly stretch of the spring-fed San Marcos River in Kingsbury, TX. Rio Raft is on the Guadalupe in New Braunfels and tends to be busier. We're 8 private acres with capped day-pass numbers; Rio Raft is open-access on a much bigger float. ### Is Son's Blue River Camp on the same river as Camp Huaco Springs? No. Camp Huaco Springs is on the Guadalupe near New Braunfels. Son's Blue River Camp is about 30 minutes east on the spring-fed San Marcos River in Kingsbury, TX. ### How is Son's Blue River Camp different from San Marcos River Resort? Both sit on the San Marcos River, but Son's Blue River Camp caps day-pass numbers, is pet-free, and leans family-friendly with air-conditioned glamping cabins. San Marcos River Resort is a larger RV-and-cabin resort that allows pets and tends to host more group/party stays. ### Is Son's River Ranch a competitor to Son's Blue River Camp? No — Son's River Ranch is our sister property on the same San Marcos River. It's the put-in for the tubing float, and Son's Blue River Camp is the take-out. Same river, same family of properties, complementary experiences. [Book Son's Blue River Camp](/book-now#sons-blue-river-camp) ![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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