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Float 1.5 miles of crystal-clear, 72°F water through scenic cypress trees. Tube as much as you want in one day for one low price. Get Your Wristband — $29.99[Or call (877) 577-7667](tel:8775777667) 72°F Year-Round Shuttle Included Family-Friendly ## Why Drive 45 Minutes from Austin to Tube the San Marcos River? Looking for the **best tubing near Austin, TX**? Skip the overcrowded spots and head just 45 minutes south to Son's Blue River Camp on the San Marcos River. Unlike anything you'll find closer to Austin, we offer crystal-clear, spring-fed water that emerges at a crisp 72°F at the spring and stays **refreshingly cool — typically in the low-to-mid 70s°F**. No paddling required — just sit back, relax, and let the gentle current carry you through some of the most beautiful scenery in the Texas Hill Country. Our **1.5-mile float route** winds through towering cypress trees and lush riverbanks, with a smooth, easy current perfect for families, couples, and groups of friends. There are **no rapids, no dams, and no dangerous currents** — just pure, peaceful floating through water so clear you can see every fish and river rock below you. It's the best **river tubing near Austin** you'll find anywhere. Unlike crowded outfitters that rush you through a one-way trip, Son's Blue River Camp gives you **unlimited floats all day**. Our free shuttle service loops you back to the start so you can tube as many times as you want. And this isn't the college party scene — it's a **private, family-friendly** stretch of the San Marcos River where you can relax and enjoy nature. Many Austin families make it a regular weekend escape. Whether you're planning a lazy float with the family, a chill day with friends, or a romantic river date, **tubing near Austin** at Son's Blue River Camp is the ultimate Texas river experience — and it's closer than you think. 72°F Water Temp 1.5 mi Float Route Unlimited Floats Free Shuttle Service ## Austin's Best Tubing — Just 45 Minutes Away ![Family tubing near Austin TX on the San Marcos River](/assets/family-tubing-DDGklnV2.webp) ![Group river tubing near Austin Texas](/assets/tubing-group-BW2hwcxx.webp) ![Couple tubing near Austin on the San Marcos River](/assets/gallery-couple-tubing-DiJkiMcl.webp) ![Girl tubing near Austin TX](/assets/gallery-girl-tubing-CWzwh37y.webp) ![Friends tubing near Austin — San Marcos River](/assets/gallery-girlfriends-tubing-Ca37aXUY.webp) ![Group tubing near Austin Texas](/assets/gallery-group-tubing-D5RRSBVj.webp) ![Friends group tubing near Austin](/assets/gallery-friends-group-tubes-DLyeZvMa.webp) ![Friends floating the river near Austin](/assets/gallery-friends-tubes-DFUeVXhY.webp) ![Moms and kids tubing near Austin TX](/assets/gallery-moms-kids-tubes-DZdabxW7.webp) ![Family tubing fun near Austin Texas](/assets/gallery-family-tubes-fun-C4DimGx8.webp) ![Relaxing tube float near Austin on San Marcos River](/assets/gallery-relaxing-tubes-CEYuO_Rp.webp) ![Group tubing near Austin at Son's Blue River Camp](/assets/tubing-group-river-DydXrXg1.webp) ![Tubing and kayaking near Austin TX](/assets/tubing-kayaks-river-B_MWPenv.webp) ![Crystal clear river tubing near Austin](/assets/tubing-clear-water-Cn935B9E.webp) ![Pair waving while tubing near Austin](/assets/tubing-pair-waving-BG6O9vNE.webp) ![Scenic tubing near Austin on the San Marcos River](/assets/gallery-tubing-woman-BC17G8fw.webp) ![Woman floating the river near Austin TX](/assets/gallery-tubing-woman-BC17G8fw.webp) ![Woman tubing near Austin Texas](/assets/gallery-woman-tubing-hat-CnR4HG8K.webp) ![Donut float tubing near Austin](/assets/gallery-donut-float-JAlqDnPw.webp) ![Family floating near Austin at Son's Blue River Camp](/assets/sons-tubes-family-float-Db603G5Q.webp) ![Friends river tubing near Austin TX](/assets/tubing-group-BW2hwcxx.webp) ![Uncrowded tubing near Austin — San Marcos River](/assets/tubing-kayak-18-DjMgJdXE.webp) ![Family river tubing near Austin Texas](/assets/float-the-river-family-jGO61dtS.webp) ![Family tubing near Austin TX on the San Marcos River](/assets/family-tubing-DDGklnV2.webp) ![Group river tubing near Austin Texas](/assets/tubing-group-BW2hwcxx.webp) ![Couple tubing near Austin on the San Marcos River](/assets/gallery-couple-tubing-DiJkiMcl.webp) ![Girl tubing near Austin TX](/assets/gallery-girl-tubing-CWzwh37y.webp) ![Friends tubing near Austin — San Marcos River](/assets/gallery-girlfriends-tubing-Ca37aXUY.webp) ![Group tubing near Austin Texas](/assets/gallery-group-tubing-D5RRSBVj.webp) ![Friends group tubing near Austin](/assets/gallery-friends-group-tubes-DLyeZvMa.webp) ![Friends floating the river near Austin](/assets/gallery-friends-tubes-DFUeVXhY.webp) ![Moms and kids tubing near Austin TX](/assets/gallery-moms-kids-tubes-DZdabxW7.webp) ![Family tubing fun near Austin Texas](/assets/gallery-family-tubes-fun-C4DimGx8.webp) ![Relaxing tube float near Austin on San Marcos River](/assets/gallery-relaxing-tubes-CEYuO_Rp.webp) ![Group tubing near Austin at Son's Blue River Camp](/assets/tubing-group-river-DydXrXg1.webp) ![Tubing and kayaking near Austin TX](/assets/tubing-kayaks-river-B_MWPenv.webp) ![Crystal clear river tubing near Austin](/assets/tubing-clear-water-Cn935B9E.webp) ![Pair waving while tubing near Austin](/assets/tubing-pair-waving-BG6O9vNE.webp) ![Scenic tubing near Austin on the San Marcos River](/assets/gallery-tubing-woman-BC17G8fw.webp) ![Woman floating the river near Austin TX](/assets/gallery-tubing-woman-BC17G8fw.webp) ![Woman tubing near Austin Texas](/assets/gallery-woman-tubing-hat-CnR4HG8K.webp) ![Donut float tubing near Austin](/assets/gallery-donut-float-JAlqDnPw.webp) ![Family floating near Austin at Son's Blue River Camp](/assets/sons-tubes-family-float-Db603G5Q.webp) ![Friends river tubing near Austin TX](/assets/tubing-group-BW2hwcxx.webp) ![Uncrowded tubing near Austin — San Marcos River](/assets/tubing-kayak-18-DjMgJdXE.webp) ![Family river tubing near Austin Texas](/assets/float-the-river-family-jGO61dtS.webp) ## Get on the Water Today No reservations needed — grab your wristband and float all day. Add a cabana or picnic table for shade, grills & 25% off! ![Family tubing near Austin — Ultimate River Fun Wristband](/assets/family-tubing-DDGklnV2.webp) Most Popular ### Ultimate River Fun Wristband From $29.99/person - ✓ Unlimited tubing & kayaking all day long - ✓ Tube rental included — no need to bring your own - ✓ Unlimited shuttle rides back to the top - ✓ Crystal-clear, spring-fed San Marcos River - ✓ Perfect for families, groups & couples - ✓ No reservations required — walk up & float Spend the whole day on the river at your own pace. Float downstream on a tube, shuttle right back to the top, and do it all over again — as many times as you want! Buy Your Wristband ## Rent a Cabana or Riverside Covered Picnic Table and Get 25% Off Tubing & Kayaking ![Riverside cabana near Austin 5](/assets/cabana-34-BiwWex2t.webp) ![Riverside cabana near Austin 1](/assets/cabana-11-CfiV9itW.webp) ![Riverside cabana near Austin 2](/assets/cabana-17-DlHO4EL0.webp) ### Riverside Cabanas From $69/day · Up to 15 Guests - Comfortable seating & hammock for relaxing between floats - Bar-top counter — perfect for drinks & snacks - Charcoal BBQ pit for grilling out - Picnic table included - Water & electricity hookups - Parking for two cars included - Steps from the river — when you're ready to float, just hop in and we'll shuttle you right back up to your cabana! A great way to spend the whole day — relax in the shade, fire up the grill, and float whenever you feel like it. Book a Cabana — From $69/day ![Covered picnic table near Austin 5](/assets/picnic-table-24-Cl5rRb0C.webp) ![Covered picnic table near Austin 1](/assets/picnic-table-01-p6JvPHN1.webp) ![Covered picnic table near Austin 2](/assets/picnic-table-11-BOXowjHB.webp) ### Covered Picnic Tables From $49/day · Up to 10 Guests - Covered shade structure to beat the Texas heat - Large picnic table with seating for the whole group - Charcoal BBQ pit for grilling - Hammock for lounging between floats - Parking for two cars included - Right on the riverbank — hop on a tube anytime and we'll shuttle you right back All the essentials for a perfect river day without breaking the bank. Grill, chill, and float at your own pace. Book a Picnic Table — From $49/day ## Your Tubing Route Float 1.5 miles of crystal-clear San Marcos River from Son's River Ranch to Son's Blue River Camp. Our shuttle brings you right back to float again! ![Tubing Route Map — Best tubing near Austin TX](/assets/tubing-route-map-CYq9LBKg.webp) Click to enlarge ### Route Details Put In Son's River Ranch Take Out Son's Blue River Camp Distance 1.5 miles (~1–2 hours) Shuttle Included with wristband Current Gentle — no rapids or dams We own both the put-in and take-out — that means a seamless experience with no third-party drop-offs. Float down, hop on the shuttle, and float again! ## Tubing Pricing ### Ultimate River Fun Wristband Unlimited tubing AND kayaking + tube rental + shuttle all day $29.99/person ### Bring Your Own Tube Unlimited shuttle rides — bring your own tube or float $24.99/person ### Parking Pass (non-guests) Day parking for visitors not staying overnight or who have not rented a cabana or picnic table $20/vehicle Get Your Wristband ## Why Float With Us ### 1.5-Mile Float Scenic route through cypress trees and clear spring water ### Shuttle Included We own the put-in AND take-out — seamless loop ### Family-Friendly No rapids, no dams — safe for kids and all ages ### No Reservations Needed Just show up during operating hours and grab a wristband ### All Skill Levels No experience needed — gentle current, no rapids ## What's Included with Your Wristband ### Unlimited Tubing Tube rental included in your $29.99 wristband — float the 1.5-mile route all day ### Unlimited Kayaking Kayaks included in your $29.99 wristband — paddle whenever you want ### Shuttle Service Free shuttle loops you back to start after each float ## The San Marcos River Difference ### 72°F Year-Round Spring-fed from the Edwards Aquifer, the water stays a refreshing 72°F no matter the season. Comfortable enough to float from March through November. ### Crystal-Clear Water Visibility is so stunning you can see every fish and river rock below your tube. One of the clearest rivers in the entire United States. ### Never Runs Dry The San Marcos River headwater spring is the strongest in Texas and has never run dry. ## Ready to Escape Austin for the Day? Just 45 minutes south — grab your wristband, hop on the river, and float crystal-clear 72°F water all day long. No reservations needed. Get Your Wristband — $29.99[(877) 577-7667](tel:8775777667) ## Austin Tubing FAQs ### How far is Son's Blue River Camp from Austin? ### Is it a good getaway from Austin? ### How much is tubing and kayaking, and is the shuttle included? ### What is the float like? ### When is Son's Blue River Camp open? ### What's the address? ## Find Us ### Address Son's Blue River Camp 2769 Sherrill Rd Kingsbury, TX 78638 📞 (877) 577-7667 ### Getting Here from Austin - • **From Austin:** ~45 minutes via I-35 South - • **From San Antonio:** ~1 hour - • **From Houston:** ~2.5 hours [Get Directions from Austin](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//2769+Sherrill+Rd,+Kingsbury,+TX+78638) ## Explore More From Austin [Kayaking the San Marcos River](/kayaksanmarcos)[River Cabins Near Austin](/river-cabins-austin)[Log Cabin Rentals](/log-cabins)[Cabin Rentals Guide](/blog/cabin-rentals-near-austin) ![Son's Blue River Camp](/assets/blue-river-camp-logo-0kN8jUhp.webp)Son's Blue River Camp San Marcos, TX (877) 577-7667 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM [Home](/)[Day Rentals](/day-rentals)[Plan Your Visit](/plan-your-visit) © 2026 Son's Blue River Camp. All rights reserved. ## More Austin River Getaways Explore the full Austin cluster — cabins, camping, tubing, kayaking, and day trips on the San Marcos River. [ ### Glamping Near Austin AC cabins, safari tents, and bell tents on the San Marcos River — under 45 minutes from Austin. Explore page ](/glamping/austin)[ ### Camping Near Austin Tent sites, river access, and easy Hill Country weekends from Austin. Explore page ](/camping-austin)[ ### Kayaking Near Austin Crystal-clear paddling on a spring-fed stretch of the San Marcos River. Explore page ](/kayaking-austin)[ ### Cabin Rentals Near Austin Log cabins with porches, kitchens, and riverfront access. Explore page ](/river-cabins-austin)[ ### Day Trip From Austin Private cabanas, picnic tables, and a full day on the water. Explore page ](/day-trip-austin)[ ### Tent Camping Near Austin Shaded riverfront sites with water, electric, and bathhouse access. 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