Son's Blue River Camp
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    Families enjoying a day on the San Marcos River at Son's Blue River Camp

    A Day on the San Marcos River

    Private cabanas, tubing, and kayaking in the Texas Hill Country. Shaded shoreline, clean shower trailers, and a spring-fed river — all just a few hours from Austin, Houston, and San Antonio.

    • 4.4★ on Google
    • 8-Acre Private Riverfront
    • 72°F Spring-Fed Year-Round
    • Family-Owned & Operated

    Pick How You Spend the Day

    Three ways to enjoy a daycation on the San Marcos River

    Riverside Cabanas

    Up to 15 Guests · BBQ Grill · Hammock · Covered Seating · River Access

    Your own palm-thatched paradise with hammock, BBQ & seating for up to 15 guests.

    From $69/day

    Price includes entry for 8

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    Tube the River

    Shuttle Included · All Ages · 72° Year-Round · Unlimited Floats

    Float the crystal-clear San Marcos River with tubes & shuttle included.

    From $29.99/person

    All-day with shuttle

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    Kayak the River

    Shuttle Included · 1 or 2-Person Kayaks · Crystal-Clear Water

    Paddle the spring-fed San Marcos River — kayaks, tubes & shuttle all included.

    From $29.99/person

    All-day kayak + tube + shuttle

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    1.5 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.

    72°F
    Spring-Fed Water
    1.5
    Mile Float
    Unlimited
    Tubing & Kayaking
    Included
    Shuttle Service
    $29.99per person for unlimited float access
    Families floating on the crystal-clear San Marcos River

    What Makes Son's Blue River Camp Different

    8 Private Acres

    8 Private Acres

    Room to spread out. Your family won't feel packed in like sardines.

    Uncrowded River

    Uncrowded River

    Float 1.5 miles without bumping into strangers. This isn't downtown New Braunfels.

    Real Comfort

    Real Comfort

    AC cabins, clean bathrooms, shaded spots. Glamping means no suffering.

    Family Atmosphere

    Family Atmosphere

    No rowdy party crowds. Just family and friend groups who respect each other.

    Everything You Want

    Everything You Want

    Transparent pricing. Your cabin & cabana comes with grill, hammock, seating — no nickel-and-diming.

    Shuttle Service

    Shuttle Service

    We own the put-in AND take-out. Hop on a tube or kayak and we'll handle the rest.

    What Day Visitors Say

    4.4 from 1,420+ Google reviews

    Sheryl Elizabeth

    via Google

    "My family had a wonderful day! We were greeted with warm friendly smiles and enjoyed our two story cabana. We swam, floated and cooled off in the river. We grilled lunch on the exceptionally clean grill provided. Rested in the hammock. We can't wait to spend another day here!"

    Taci Netherton

    via Google

    "We came for a quick getaway and were pleasantly surprised! The beach area has cabanas and covered tables and plenty of room to stretch out. The grounds were well kept and the service was quick and friendly."

    Rachel Ware

    via Google

    "This place was amazing. The water was beautiful and refreshing. Pay the extra for the unlimited tubing and kayaking — it's sooo worth it."

    Alberto Romero

    via Google

    "Excellent place to take the family on a little camping trip. The river was cool and refreshing. Floated and also kayaked down the river. Sleeping arrangements are good and so are the restroom and shower trailers."

    Heather Collins

    via Google

    "Son's Blue River Camp is tucked away — it's a nice escape. Tubing down the river was fun, a nice long lazy river. A good family or girls/guys weekend place to make memories at!"

    Melissa Milstead

    via Google

    "We came to stay for the day and would have stayed longer. The cabana we got was clean and in great condition. We fished, grilled out, and had a blast. Plenty of time to float the river twice."

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    Want to Stay Overnight?

    Turn your day trip into a full river getaway

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    Log Cabins

    Sleeps 3-4 · Full Kitchens · A/CScreened Porch · Firepit · Hammock

    Log Cabins come with full kitchens and bathrooms inside the cabin as well as a large screened porch where you'll spend most of your time.

    From $69/night

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    Family at Glamping Cabin
    Luxury Glamping Cabin interior with beds
    Luxury Glamping Cabin view to outdoors

    Luxury Glamping Cabins

    Sleeps 3 · Kitchenette · A/CFire Pit · Hammock

    The whole front wall opens to the outdoors. Cozy cabin with 1 queen bed, 1 day bed, kitchenette, and your own fire pit just steps away.

    From $59/night

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    Family at picnic table by Glamping Cabin
    Glamping Cabin at night with fire pit
    Glamping Cabin interior with beds

    Glamping Cabins

    Sleeps 4 · Kitchenette · A/CFire Pit · Hammock

    The whole front wall opens to the outdoors. Cozy cabin with 2 queen beds, kitchenette, and your own fire pit just steps away.

    From $49/night

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    Has AC!
    Bell Tents from tiki hut
    Bell Tent riverside view
    Bell Tent with picnic area

    Bell Tents

    Sleeps 5 · Furnished · A/C · Fire Pit

    Real beds, electricity, and all the resort amenities — but you're sleeping under canvas. We set it up for you.

    From $39/night

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    Budget-Friendly
    Tent camping with tiki hut shade on the San Marcos River

    Tent Camping

    Sleeps 4 · Bring Your Own · Fire Pit · Electric

    Classic camping with all the amenities. Bring your own tent and gear — we provide the spot, electricity, and river access.

    From $29/night

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    * All rentals include water, electricity, firepit, BBQ grill & Picnic Table.

    Discover The Perfect River Escape

    Conveniently located between Austin and San Antonio in the heart of Texas Hill Country.

    Son's Blue River Camp

    Address

    2769 Sherrill Road
    Kingsbury, TX 78638

    (Near Fentress)

    Hours

    Day Rentals: 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM

    Open everyday in Summer, most days in Fall & Spring, Closed Dec.-Feb.

    45

    min from Austin

    1

    hr from San Antonio

    1.5

    hrs from Houston

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    Our 8-Acre Property on the San Marcos River

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    Friends enjoying tubing on the San Marcos River

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    San Marcos River day trips in the Texas Hill Country. Book direct.

    San Marcos River Day Trip FAQs

    San Marcos River Day Trips at Son's Blue River Camp

    Looking for the perfect San Marcos River day trip? Son's Blue River Camp is a family-owned, 8-acre riverfront resort in Martindale, Texas — just 90 minutes from Austin and San Antonio, and an easy drive from Houston. Spend the day lounging in a private riverside cabana, floating the spring-fed 72°F river, kayaking through clear Hill Country water, or grilling out at your own shaded picnic spot. With unlimited tubing and shuttle service, clean shower trailers, and welcoming family staff, it's the easiest way to escape the city without packing for an overnight stay.

    Our day rental cabanas and picnic tables include river access, BBQ grills, and covered seating for up to 15 guests — perfect for birthdays, family reunions, church groups, and corporate outings. Add the Ultimate River Fun Wristband for $29.99/person to enjoy unlimited tubing and kayaking on one of the most family-friendly rivers in Texas. Kids 3 and under are free, the river never runs dry, and the spring-fed water stays refreshingly cool even in the heat of summer.

    Want to extend your day into a full Hill Country getaway? Our glamping cabins, log cabins, and bell tents let you wake up steps from the water with all the comforts of home — air conditioning, real beds, fire pits, and full kitchens in select units. Curious about layout and amenities? Explore our interactive property map to see exactly where each cabana, cabin, and river access point sits along our private stretch of the San Marcos River.

    The Easiest Texas River Day Trip

    Son's Blue River Camp is the perfect San Marcos River day trip from Austin, San Antonio, or New Braunfels. Drive in, park free, and spend the day floating the spring-fed river with unlimited tubing and kayaking ($29.99/person, shuttle included), or post up at a private riverside cabana or shaded picnic table with the whole family.

    We supply tubes, kayaks, shuttles, and clean bathhouses — you bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, and a cooler (no glass). The river stays a refreshing 72°F all summer, and the property never feels crowded thanks to our private 8 acres. It's the simplest, lowest-stress Hill Country day trip you'll find.

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