--- title: "About Son's River Ranch | Family-Owned San Marcos River Resort" description: "Meet the family behind Son's River Ranch and how 150 spring-fed acres on the San Marcos became a pet-free, kid-first weekend escape in Kingsbury, TX." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Son's River Ranch", "alternateName": [ "Sons River Ranch", "SRR Kingsbury", "Son's River Ranch Kingsbury" ], "url": "https://sonsriverranch.com", "logo": "https://sonsriverranch.com/logo.png", "description": "Family-friendly riverside resort with private river access on the 72-degree spring-fed San Marcos River. 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The spring-fed San Marcos River stays cool year-round, with gentle current, small rapids, and no dams — ideal for families, first-time floaters, and multi-generational trips." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What can I do at Son's River Ranch?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Tube, kayak, and explore a 1.5-mile float with included shuttle; rent riverside cabanas and picnic tables for the day; or stay overnight in glamping cabins, safari cabins, or bell tents." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Son's River Ranch good for families with kids?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — we're built for Texas families. Calm pools between riffles make the river safe for kids, and the property includes fire pits, hammocks, and wide-open space to roam." } } ] } ] --- [ 🎉 $29.99 Tubing & Kayaking Today at Son's River Ranch! — BOOK NOW! 🎉 $29.99 Tubing & Kayaking Today at Son's River Ranch! — BOOK NOW! ](https://sonsriverranch.com/book-now) [![Son's River Ranch - Tubing, Live Music, Glamping](/assets/logo-cpd7QRHR.png)Texas River Paradise ](/) [Stay Overnight](/stay-overnight) [Day Rentals](/day-rentals) [Tubing & Kayaking](/day-rentals#tubing-kayaking) [Property Map](/property-map) [Plan Your Visit](/plan-your-visit) [About](/about) [Specials](/specials) [Contact](/contact)[877-577-7667](tel:877-577-7667)Book Now Book Now ![Son's River Ranch — family-owned 168-acre river resort on the San Marcos River, Kingsbury, TX](/assets/tubing-kayak-42-Bxflg0DF.webp) # Our Story ## About Son's River Ranch — a family-owned 168-acre glamping, tubing and river resort on the San Marcos River near Austin, San Antonio and New Braunfels How a family's love for the river became a place for all families to call home ## More Than Just a Getaway Son's River Ranch isn't just a destination — it's a feeling. It's the sound of kids laughing as they splash in crystal-clear water. It's parents finally exhaling as they sink into a hammock. It's grandparents watching three generations gather around a fire pit under the Texas stars. We created this place because we believe families deserve a space to disconnect from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with each other. No crowds. No stress. Just 168 acres of riverside paradise where memories are made. ## Our Journey The Beginning ### A Dream Takes Shape What started as a family's love for the San Marcos River grew into a vision: create a place where other families could experience the same joy, peace, and connection we felt on this beautiful stretch of water. Building Paradise ### From Vision to Reality We cleared trails, built cabanas, and created spaces designed for gathering — always keeping families at the heart of every decision. Each cabin, each hammock, each fire pit was placed with intention. Today ### Sharing the Joy Now we welcome families from across Texas and beyond. We've watched kids grow up coming here summer after summer, and there's no greater reward than being part of those memories. ## What We Stand For These aren't just words on a wall — they guide every decision we make ### Family First We built this place for families like ours — where parents can relax while kids run free and make memories. ### Community From local staff to returning guests, we've created a welcoming community that feels like coming home. ### Nature & Stewardship We're committed to preserving the natural beauty of this land for generations of families to enjoy. ### Adventure Whether it's floating the river or stargazing by the fire pit, we believe every visit should feel like an adventure. ![Family enjoying a riverside cabana at Son's River Ranch on the San Marcos River](/assets/cabana-BR1ZhlH2.webp) > "We didn't build Son's River Ranch to run a business. We built it to share something we love with families who need it as much as we did." — The Son's River Ranch Family ## Ready to Make Memories? Come see for yourself why families return year after year. Your spot on the river is waiting. [Book Your Stay](/book-now)[Get in Touch](/plan-your-visit#contact) SRR ### Son's River Ranch Paradise in Texas 168 acres of family-friendly river paradise on the San Marcos River. Float, grill, relax — then fall asleep to the sound of the river. 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