Your New Favorite Spot on the San Marcos River
Family glamping, tubing & kayaking on the San Marcos River — minutes from Austin, San Antonio & New Braunfels
A River Retreat Designed for Fun & Relaxation
Son's River Ranch is a family river getaway on the spring-fed San Marcos River in the heart of the Texas Hill Country — a peaceful place for glamping, tubing, and kayaking where families and friends can reconnect, have fun, and relax. Kids can explore and splash, adults can unwind in a riverside cabin, and everyone can enjoy the simple joy of being together outdoors on the water.
3/4 Mile of Riverfront Access
Your own peaceful corner of the San Marcos
Welcoming Family Atmosphere
Reconnect with the people who matter most
Restful Evenings
Air-Conditioned Cabins & Quiet hours from 11pm so everyone sleeps well
Plan your perfect Daycation and/or Overnight Getaway
Whether you want to hang out in a riverside Cabana for the day, float for an afternoon or stay for a few nights — we've got you covered.
Cabanas & Picnic Tables
Starting at $49
10:30am - 6:30pm
Rent a shaded riverside spot with BBQ pit, hammock, and seating for up to 15. Just show up, grill, float, and relax.
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Tubing & Kayaking
$29.99 unlimited all-day
10:30am - 6:30pm
1.5 miles of uncrowded spring-fed river. We handle the shuttle — you just float. No reservations needed.
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Glamping & Safari Cabins
Starting at $49/night (weekdays)
Check-In: 3:30pm Out: 11am
Air-conditioned cabins with real beds, kitchenettes, fire pits, hammocks & BBQ grills. Fall asleep to the sound of the river.
See All Overnight Options1.5 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.
What Makes Son's River Ranch Different
150 Private Acres
Room to spread out. Your family won't feel packed in like sardines.
Uncrowded River
Float 1.5 miles without bumping into strangers. This isn't downtown New Braunfels.
Real Comfort
AC cabins, clean bathrooms, shaded spots. Glamping means no suffering.
Family Atmosphere
No rowdy party crowds. Just family and friend groups who respect each other.
Everything You Want
Transparent pricing. Your cabin & cabana comes with grill, hammock, seating — no nickel-and-diming.
Shuttle Service
We own the put-in AND take-out. Hop on a tube or kayak and we'll handle the rest.
Don't Take Our Word For It
See what Texas families are saying about their Son's River Ranch experience.
"Took my boys kayaking and they had the best time! Watching their faces light up as we paddled down the river was priceless. Already planning our next adventure here."
Carlos M.
Cedar Park
"We had a blast! The staff was great, the place was very clean and we made memories that'll last all summer. We rented a cabana, hung out by the river, BBQ'd — then tubed and kayaked the next day. I highly recommend this place!"
Sarah M.
Austin
"If you just want a seamless day with a perfect spot on the river ready for you, Son's has it covered. Are there cheaper ways to enjoy the river? Yes. But everything here is set up and waiting — we just showed up and relaxed."
Jason T.
San Antonio
A Day at Son's River Ranch
Float, swim, grill, relax — then do it all again tomorrow.
Discover The Perfect River Escape
Conveniently located between Austin and San Antonio in the heart of Texas Hill Country.
Son's River Ranch
Address
1400 Sherrill Road
Kingsbury, TX 78638
(Near Fentress)
Phone
877-577-7667Hours
Day Rentals: 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Open everyday in Summer, most days in Fall & Spring, Closed Dec.-Feb.
45
min from Austin
45
min from San Antonio
1.5
hrs from Houston
Glamping & Riverside Cabins on the San Marcos River
Son's River Ranch sits on 150 private acres along the spring-fed San Marcos River — a true riverside glamping getaway in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Our glamping cabins and safari cabins come with air conditioning, real beds with linens, a fire pit, and a picnic table, so you get the outdoors without the suffering. Walk straight from your cabin to the water, spread out without feeling crowded, and trade the city for cool river mornings. Plan an overnight stay in a cabin or grab a riverside cabana for the day.
Tubing & Kayaking the San Marcos River
Float, paddle, or just dip in. The San Marcos River at our property is spring-fed with a gentle current, small rapids, and no dams — perfect for families, kids, and first-time paddlers. San Marcos River tubing and kayak rentals are available on-site, and we own both the put-in and the take-out so our shuttle handles the rest. Grab a day pass for an all-day river day, plan a kayaking trip from Austin, from San Antonio, from San Marcos, from New Braunfels, or from Houston. Looking specifically for tubing? Plan a trip tubing from Austin, from San Antonio, from New Braunfels, or from Houston. Heading down for spring break? Inquire about group visits. Drive in from anywhere in Central or South Texas — see drive times below.
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