Weekend Tent Camping From Houston, TX

Tent camping for Houston travelers — BYO tent sites, bell tents and riverside campsites on the spring-fed San Marcos River, about 3 hours west of Houston via I-10 in Kingsbury, Texas Hill Country.

Trade Gulf-coast murk for crystal-clear, 72°F spring water — about 3 hours west on I-10. BYO Tent from $29.

A Houston Weekend on a Real Spring-Fed River

Make the 3-hour drive worth it. Son's River Ranch sits on a private 150-acre stretch of the spring-fed San Marcos River — crystal-clear, 72°F year-round water, reserved tent sites, fire pits, picnic tables, and Bell Tent + air-conditioned cabin upgrades on the same property if Texas summer heat changes your mind.

Don't want to set up a tent? Upgrade to a Bell Tent, Glamping Cabin, or Safari Cabin — same river, same fire pit vibe, with real beds and A/C waiting for you when you arrive.

Pitch your tent on a spacious, family-friendly site with electric hookups, your own fire pit, picnic table, and BBQ grill. Restroom trailers are a short walk away, and the spring-fed San Marcos River — small rapids, no dams, 72°F year-round — is just steps from your campsite. 150 private acres of Texas Hill Country, no crowds, no chaos.

Want to Upgrade? Try Glamping

Skip the tent setup — air-conditioned cabins and bell tents with real beds, just steps from your campsite.