--- title: "Fun Family Getaway Near Austin | Riverside Weekend Ideas" description: "A fun family getaway near Austin — riverside cabins, swimming, fishing, fire pits and stargazing on the spring-fed San Marcos River, 45 min from Austin." 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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Includes Entry for 8! — BOOK NOW! 🎉 Join us for Sunday Fun Day - $79 Cabanas! Includes Entry for 8! — BOOK NOW! ](/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 ![Fun family getaway near Austin — kids playing on the riverbank at Son's River Ranch](/assets/blog-hero-kids-Bnsh2-7y.webp) [Back to Blog](/blog)Family Fun # Fun Family Getaway Near Austin: A 2-Day Riverside Plan Kids Will Remember Screens off, river on. A 45-minute drive to a weekend that actually feels like a vacation. May 7, 2026 8 min read Kingsbury, TX A genuinely **fun family getaway near Austin** is harder to find than it should be. Theme parks are crowded and expensive. State parks book out two months ahead. Lake houses are great until everyone's on a phone by 2 p.m. The fix is a riverside weekend at [Son's River Ranch](/) — 168 acres on the spring-fed San Marcos River, 45 minutes from downtown Austin. ## Why families love it here It's **pet-free, calm, and built around kids**. The river runs 72°F year-round with small rapids and no dams, so kids can wade, swim and tube safely. There are fire pits at every cabin and tent site, picnic tables, BBQ pits, and 168 acres to roam. It's also a real outdoors trip without sacrificing comfort — our [safari cabins](/safari-cabins) sleep up to 9 with A/C, real beds and a kitchenette, which makes them ideal for multi-gen families and reunions. ![Family swimming in the San Marcos River near Austin](/assets/gallery-family-swimming-krOjQSDp.webp) ## Day 1 — settle in, splash around - **3:30 pm** check-in at your [cabin](/glamping-cabins) or [bell tent](/stay-overnight) - Walk to the river, tube the spring-fed stretch (or just float on a noodle) - Grill dinner on the porch — kitchenettes have everything you need - Fire pit + s'mores + ghost stories - Stargazing away from Austin's light dome ![Boy fishing from the bank — fun family activity near Austin](/assets/gallery-boy-fishing-B0fn_tgH.webp) ## Day 2 — full river day - Coffee, slow morning, kayak before the sun gets serious — see our [tubing & kayaking](/tubing-kayaking) page - Riverside [cabana](/cabanas) for shade and lunch (overnight guests get 25% off) - Fishing from the bank — bring your own gear - Late-afternoon tubing — older kids will do laps until you call them in - Hike the property, visit the swimming hole one last time ![Family kayaking together on the river near Austin](/assets/gallery-family-kayak-BixiteAs.webp) ## What to pack - Swimsuits, towels, water shoes - Reef-safe sunscreen, bug spray, hats - Cooler, groceries, marshmallows - Headlamps, flashlights for the walk back from the river at night - Board games for after dark — there's Wi-Fi but you won't want it ## Beyond the property If your crew wants more before or after, the [official Austin visitors page](https://www.austintexas.gov/visitors) covers in-town options. Texas Parks & Wildlife has good background on the [San Marcos River](https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/recreational/rivers/san_marcos.phtml). And if you're considering a different property in our family, check our sister camp [Son's Blue River Camp](https://www.sonsblueriver.com/) on the Blanco River. ### Plan a weekend the kids will talk about Cabins, cabanas, and tent sites — all 45 minutes from Austin. [Book Now](/book-now/overnight)[Plan your visit →](/plan-your-visit) ## Related reads - [10 tips for a perfect family river day](/blog/10-tips-family-river-day) - [Glamping near Austin: full guide](/blog/glamping-near-austin) - [Which Son's property fits your family?](/blog/which-sons-property-is-right) 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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