Real Tent Camping, 20 Minutes from New Braunfels

Why New Braunfels Campers Choose Son's Blue River Camp

You already know what the Comal looks like on a Saturday. You also know what most of the campgrounds near it look like — gravel loops, generators running all night, bachelorette parties three sites over. Son's Blue River Camp is 20 minutes up the road on the San Marcos River: actual tent camping, actual quiet, actual river frontage.

• 20 minutes up the road — closer than most camping near you
• Real tent camping, not an RV resort or trailer park
• On the San Marcos River, not the Comal — different water, different crowd
• Quiet at night — the only sound is the river

Your Site on the River

Love roughing it? Bring your own tent and camp under the Texas stars. You'll have access to our restroom facilities, the river, and all the natural beauty of Son's River Ranch — at our most budget-friendly price.

Our 8-Acre Property on the San Marcos River

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Want Something More Comfortable?

Real beds, AC, and a roof over your head — still right on the river

Add-Ons During Your Stay

Make the most of your river weekend

What Campers Say

Elias Sanchez

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"Very beautiful relaxing family spot even just for a night stay. Staff are very friendly and address any situation. Very clean camping sites. Highly recommend Sons Blue River Camp for family."

Alberto Bolzan

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"Shallow clean river, families with children, relaxed atmosphere. We just rented the tents by the river. It's worth visiting. Not too far from Katy, TX. We are planning to come back."

Jerome Burns

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"Son's Blue River Camp is really great. Love going here — very family friendly. The kids loved it. I recommend to anyone who loves the river."

Alberto Romero

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"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

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"My friends and I spent a night here which was great. 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!"

Karmah C

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"Me and my family had a beautiful time here. We came with 3 other families and got 2 glamping tents, a bell tent, and a set-up-your-own tent so I was able to enjoy the entire facility. I have 5 kids 6 months–9 years and they loved every minute. Already planning another trip!"

If you're searching for tent camping near New Braunfels, Son's Blue River Camp is 20 minutes up the road on the spring-fed San Marcos River — a quieter, more private alternative to the gravel-loop RV parks and party-heavy campgrounds along the Comal and Guadalupe. We're a privately owned 8-acre property with real riverfront tent sites, fire pits, clean shower trailers, and the kind of nighttime quiet you can't find next door.

Every site comes with a designated tent spot, picnic table, BBQ grill, fire pit, electricity, water hookup, and access to clean restroom and shower facilities. The San Marcos River stays a refreshing 72°F year-round and never runs dry — different water, different crowd, and a different scene than the Comal-side campgrounds you already know. It's the easiest New Braunfels tent camping upgrade you can make.

Bring your own tent for our most affordable rate, or upgrade to a glamping cabin, bell tent, or log cabin if you want a real bed and AC. Add unlimited tubing and kayaking on the spring-fed San Marcos River — shuttle included — for a quieter float than the Comal or Guadalupe on a summer weekend.