--- title: "Winter Glamping Near Austin: Heated River Cabins" description: "Cozy winter glamping near Austin in heated cabins with private firepits, riverside walks, and quiet off-season pricing — 45 minutes from downtown." 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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Real beds, real bedding, real lighting." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you have a fire in the winter?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Every cabin has a private firepit. Bring wood or buy a bundle at the lodge." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is the river usable in winter?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The San Marcos runs 72° year-round, so the water is often warmer than the air. Walks along the river are gorgeous in cool weather." } } ] } ] --- [ 🎉 Join us for Sunday Fun Day - $79 Cabanas! 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 ![Heated glamping cabin and firepit in cooler weather near Austin](/assets/gallery-glamping-dusk-BcKv8zZ8.jpg) [Back to Blog](/blog)Glamping # Winter Glamping Near Austin Heated cabins, private firepits, quiet river — 45 minutes from Austin, every month of the year. May 11, 2026 6 min read Kingsbury, TX Most "glamping near Austin" results disappear in November. Son's River Ranch is **open all 12 months** with central heat in every cabin and a spring-fed river that runs 72° year-round. ## Why winter is the underrated season - **Quiet river** — you'll often have entire stretches to yourself - **Lower rates** on weekdays - **Firepit weather** — the actual reason firepits exist - **Bare cypress trees** = unbeatable photography light - **No bugs** ![Cozy interior of a heated glamping cabin in winter](/assets/glamping-cabin-Cdp_-e_f.webp) ## What's heated, what's not - **Glamping Cabins** — A/C + heat, real beds, lighting, walkable to the bathhouse - **Safari Cabins** — A/C + heat, sleeps 9, ideal for cold-weather group trips - **BYO tent sites** — not heated; only recommended Oct-Apr if you have a 4-season tent More on year-round amenities: [/year-round-glamping](/year-round-glamping). ## A typical winter weekend - **Friday night** — Arrive, light the firepit, slow dinner - **Saturday morning** — Coffee on the porch, river walk under cypress trees - **Saturday afternoon** — Drive 15 min to Gruene or 25 min to Wimberley for a market browse - **Saturday night** — Back at the firepit, stargazing, no light pollution - **Sunday** — Lazy checkout at 11am ![Winter firepit at Son's River Ranch](/assets/gallery-firepit-wPyge74Z.webp) ## What to pack - Layered clothing — Texas winter swings 40° in a day - Closed-toe shoes for river walks - Beanie + light gloves for nighttime firepit - Wetsuit if you actually want to float the 72° water - Wood / s'mores supplies ## Holiday weekends to book - Thanksgiving cabin Thanksgiving - Christmas Eve / day stays - New Year's Eve fireworks over the river - Valentine's romantic weekend — see [our romantic guide](/blog/romantic-getaway-near-austin) ### Book a winter cabin Off-season weekday rates are the best value of the year. 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