--- title: "Tubing Near Houston TX | Son's Blue River Camp" description: "Best weekend river getaway from Houston — 2.5 hours to crystal-clear, 72°F tubing on the San Marcos River. 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Float crystal-clear 72°F water by day, sleep riverside under the stars by night. Get Your Wristband — $29.99[Or call (877) 577-7667](tel:8775777667) 72°F Year-Round Stay Overnight Family-Friendly ## Why Houstonians Make the Drive Looking for the **closest crystal-clear water tubing from Houston**? Son's Blue River Camp on the San Marcos River is just 2.5 hours west on I-10 — making it the **nearest place to Houston where you can float truly crystal-clear, spring-fed water**. Trade the Houston heat and humidity for water that stays **refreshingly cool — typically in the low-to-mid 70s°F** (it emerges at 72°F at the spring and warms slightly downstream). Forget the Frio River — that's **over 5 hours from Houston**. The San Marcos River gets you on crystal-clear water **3 hours sooner**. And unlike the Guadalupe and the Frio, which can slow to a trickle during Texas droughts, the **San Marcos River has never run dry**. Its headwater spring is the strongest in Texas, fed by the massive Edwards Aquifer, so you'll always have plenty of water to float — even in the worst drought years. 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. Unlike a day trip, a **weekend at Son's Blue River Camp** lets you actually unwind. Tube all day Saturday, grill out at your cabana, sleep in a glamping cabin or bell tent steps from the river, then wake up and do it all again Sunday. It's the ultimate **Houston weekend escape** — river tubing, glamping, and nature all in one place. Whether you're planning a **family weekend getaway from Houston**, a friends' float trip, or a romantic glamping escape, Son's Blue River Camp has everything you need to make it unforgettable. 72°F Water Temp 1.5 mi Float Route Overnight Glamping Available Free Shuttle Service ## Your Weekend River Escape — Just 2.5 Hours from Houston ![Family tubing weekend getaway from Houston](/assets/family-tubing-DDGklnV2.webp) ![Group river tubing trip near Houston TX](/assets/tubing-group-BW2hwcxx.webp) ![Couple tubing weekend escape from Houston](/assets/gallery-couple-tubing-DiJkiMcl.webp) ![River tubing near Houston Texas](/assets/gallery-girl-tubing-CWzwh37y.webp) ![Friends weekend tubing trip from Houston](/assets/gallery-girlfriends-tubing-Ca37aXUY.webp) ![Group weekend river getaway from Houston](/assets/gallery-group-tubing-D5RRSBVj.webp) ![Houston friends tubing the San Marcos River](/assets/gallery-friends-group-tubes-DLyeZvMa.webp) ![Weekend float trip from Houston](/assets/gallery-friends-tubes-DFUeVXhY.webp) ![Family weekend tubing trip from Houston TX](/assets/gallery-moms-kids-tubes-DZdabxW7.webp) ![Family tubing fun weekend getaway Houston](/assets/gallery-family-tubes-fun-C4DimGx8.webp) ![Relaxing river tubing weekend from Houston](/assets/gallery-relaxing-tubes-CEYuO_Rp.webp) ![Group tubing at Son's Tubes near Houston](/assets/tubing-group-river-DydXrXg1.webp) ![Tubing and kayaking weekend trip from Houston](/assets/tubing-kayaks-river-B_MWPenv.webp) ![Crystal clear river tubing near Houston TX](/assets/tubing-clear-water-Cn935B9E.webp) ![Pair waving while tubing weekend getaway](/assets/tubing-pair-waving-BG6O9vNE.webp) ![Scenic tubing weekend escape from Houston](/assets/gallery-tubing-woman-BC17G8fw.webp) ![Woman floating river weekend trip Houston](/assets/gallery-tubing-woman-BC17G8fw.webp) ![Weekend river tubing near Houston Texas](/assets/gallery-woman-tubing-hat-CnR4HG8K.webp) ![Donut float weekend river trip from Houston](/assets/gallery-donut-float-JAlqDnPw.webp) ![Family floating weekend at Son's Blue River Camp](/assets/sons-tubes-family-float-Db603G5Q.webp) ![Friends weekend tubing near Houston TX](/assets/tubing-group-BW2hwcxx.webp) ![Uncrowded tubing weekend getaway Houston](/assets/tubing-kayak-18-DjMgJdXE.webp) ![Family weekend float trip from Houston](/assets/float-the-river-family-jGO61dtS.webp) ![Family tubing weekend getaway from Houston](/assets/family-tubing-DDGklnV2.webp) ![Group river tubing trip near Houston TX](/assets/tubing-group-BW2hwcxx.webp) ![Couple tubing weekend escape from Houston](/assets/gallery-couple-tubing-DiJkiMcl.webp) ![River tubing near Houston Texas](/assets/gallery-girl-tubing-CWzwh37y.webp) ![Friends weekend tubing trip from Houston](/assets/gallery-girlfriends-tubing-Ca37aXUY.webp) ![Group weekend river getaway from Houston](/assets/gallery-group-tubing-D5RRSBVj.webp) ![Houston friends tubing the San Marcos River](/assets/gallery-friends-group-tubes-DLyeZvMa.webp) ![Weekend float trip from Houston](/assets/gallery-friends-tubes-DFUeVXhY.webp) ![Family weekend tubing trip from Houston TX](/assets/gallery-moms-kids-tubes-DZdabxW7.webp) ![Family tubing fun weekend getaway Houston](/assets/gallery-family-tubes-fun-C4DimGx8.webp) ![Relaxing river tubing weekend from Houston](/assets/gallery-relaxing-tubes-CEYuO_Rp.webp) ![Group tubing at Son's Tubes near Houston](/assets/tubing-group-river-DydXrXg1.webp) ![Tubing and kayaking weekend trip from Houston](/assets/tubing-kayaks-river-B_MWPenv.webp) ![Crystal clear river tubing near Houston TX](/assets/tubing-clear-water-Cn935B9E.webp) ![Pair waving while tubing weekend getaway](/assets/tubing-pair-waving-BG6O9vNE.webp) ![Scenic tubing weekend escape from Houston](/assets/gallery-tubing-woman-BC17G8fw.webp) ![Woman floating river weekend trip Houston](/assets/gallery-tubing-woman-BC17G8fw.webp) ![Weekend river tubing near Houston Texas](/assets/gallery-woman-tubing-hat-CnR4HG8K.webp) ![Donut float weekend river trip from Houston](/assets/gallery-donut-float-JAlqDnPw.webp) ![Family floating weekend at Son's Blue River Camp](/assets/sons-tubes-family-float-Db603G5Q.webp) ![Friends weekend tubing near Houston TX](/assets/tubing-group-BW2hwcxx.webp) ![Uncrowded tubing weekend getaway Houston](/assets/tubing-kayak-18-DjMgJdXE.webp) ![Family weekend float trip from Houston](/assets/float-the-river-family-jGO61dtS.webp) ## Get on the Water No reservations needed — grab your wristband and float all day. Add a cabana or picnic table for shade, grills & 25% off! ![Family tubing weekend getaway from Houston — 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 weekend on the river at your own pace. Float downstream, shuttle back to the top, and do it all over again — as many times as you want, all day long! Buy Your Wristband ## Rent a Cabana or Riverside Covered Picnic Table and Get 25% Off Tubing & Kayaking ![Riverside cabana for Houston weekend getaway 5](/assets/cabana-34-BiwWex2t.webp) ![Riverside cabana for Houston weekend getaway 1](/assets/cabana-11-CfiV9itW.webp) ![Riverside cabana for Houston weekend getaway 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! The perfect home base for your weekend — relax in the shade, fire up the grill, and float whenever you feel like it. Book a Cabana — From $69/day ![Covered picnic table for weekend river trip 5](/assets/picnic-table-24-Cl5rRb0C.webp) ![Covered picnic table for weekend river trip 1](/assets/picnic-table-01-p6JvPHN1.webp) ![Covered picnic table for weekend river trip 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 weekend without breaking the bank. Book a Picnic Table — From $49/day Make It a Weekend ## Stay the Night — Sleep Riverside and Get 20% Off Cabanas, Picnic Tables, Tubing & Kayaking You drove 2.5 hours from Houston — don't rush home. Stay overnight in a glamping cabin, safari cabin, log cabin, or bell tent steps from the river. Wake up and float again. ![Glamping cabin weekend getaway from Houston 5](/assets/glamping-5-dj0YFYPK.webp) ![Glamping cabin weekend getaway from Houston 1](/assets/glamping-1-CoV8SHPZ.webp) ![Glamping cabin weekend getaway from Houston 2](/assets/glamping-2-Cdkl9iF7.webp) ### Glamping Cabins From $149/night · Sleeps 4 - Air conditioning & heating - Queen bed + day bed - Kitchenette with mini fridge - Private fire pit & grill - Steps from the river Book Glamping Cabin ![Log cabin weekend river trip from Houston 5](/assets/log-cabin-4-Bz-TSAWK.webp) ![Log cabin weekend river trip from Houston 1](/assets/log-cabin-0-rUv7T9AA.webp) ![Log cabin weekend river trip from Houston 2](/assets/log-cabin-1-D8l1QTss.webp) ### Log Cabins From $199/night · Sleeps 6 - Authentic log cabin experience - AC, heating & electricity - Multiple beds for families - Private fire pit & grill - Riverside location Book Log Cabin ![Safari cabin Houston weekend river trip 5](/assets/safari-cabin-6-CrlcBjaN.webp) ![Safari cabin Houston weekend river trip 1](/assets/safari-cabin-2-CUwSsWRh.webp) ![Safari cabin Houston weekend river trip 2](/assets/safari-cabin-3-BseEKGMk.webp) ### Safari Cabins From $249/night · Sleeps 9 - Full kitchen & bathroom - TV, WiFi & AC - Covered porch with river views - Perfect for large groups & families - Private fire pit & grill Book Safari Cabin ![Bell tent glamping near Houston 5](/assets/bell-tent-5-CmSA7rsX.webp) ![Bell tent glamping near Houston 1](/assets/bell-tent-riverside-DrC1jGUS.webp) ![Bell tent glamping near Houston 2](/assets/bell-tent-2-Bwr8ILtZ.webp) ### Bell Tents From $99/night · Sleeps 5 - Real beds — not sleeping bags - Electricity & lighting - Classic camping feel, elevated - Communal fire pit area - Riverside location Book Bell Tent ## 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 — Weekend River Trip from Houston](/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 ### Stay Overnight Glamping cabins, safari cabins & bell tents on-site ### 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 The closest crystal-clear tubing to Houston — visibility so stunning you can see every fish and river rock below your tube. One of the clearest rivers in the entire U.S. ### Never Runs Dry Unlike the Guadalupe and Frio rivers, the San Marcos has the strongest spring in Texas and has never run dry — even in the worst droughts. You'll always have water to float. ### 3 Hours Closer Than the Frio The Frio River is over 5 hours from Houston. Son's Blue River Camp is just 2.5 hours — same crystal-clear water, half the drive. ## Ready to Escape Houston for the Weekend? Grab your wristband, float crystal-clear 72°F water all day, and sleep riverside under the stars. Your weekend escape is just 2.5 hours away. Get Your Wristband — $29.99[(877) 577-7667](tel:8775777667) ## Houston Tubing FAQs ### How far is Son's Blue River Camp from Houston? ### Is it worth the drive from Houston? ### 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 Houston - • **From Houston:** ~2.5 hours via I-10 West - • **From Austin:** ~45 minutes - • **From San Antonio:** ~1 hour Pro tip: Leave Houston Friday afternoon, arrive by dinner, and you've got the whole weekend on the river. [Get Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//2769+Sherrill+Rd,+Kingsbury,+TX+78638) ![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](/)[Stay Overnight](/stay-overnight)[Day Rentals](/day-rentals) © 2026 Son's Blue River Camp. All rights reserved. ## More Houston River Getaways Explore the full Houston cluster so Google — and your guests — can move between cabins, camping, tubing, kayaking, and day trips. [ ### Glamping Near Houston AC cabins, safari tents, and bell tents on the San Marcos River. Explore page ](/glamping/houston)[ ### Camping Near Houston Tent sites, river access, and easy Hill Country weekends from Houston. Explore page ](/camping-houston)[ ### Kayaking Near Houston Crystal-clear paddling on a spring-fed stretch of the San Marcos River. Explore page ](/kayaking-houston)[ ### Cabin Rentals Near Houston Log cabins with porches, kitchens, and riverfront access. 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