--- title: "Day Trip on the San Marcos River | 20 Min from Downtown — Cabanas, Tubing & Kayaking" description: "Day trip on the spring-fed San Marcos River — just 20 minutes downstream from downtown San Marcos. Riverside cabanas, picnic tables, and unlimited tubing & kayaking. Open 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM." 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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Open daily 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM. [Book a Cabana — From $49](https://sonsriverranch.com/book-now)[Buy Tubing Wristband — $29.99](https://sonsriverranch.com/book-now) [Or call 877-577-7667](tel:8775777667) 72°F Year-Round Shuttle Included Family-Friendly Pet-Free ## Your Easy Day Trip from San Marcos **Son's River Ranch is an easy day trip about 20 minutes from downtown San Marcos and Texas State University**, on the spring-fed San Marcos River in Kingsbury, TX. We offer **day rentals — cabanas, covered picnic tables, tubing, and kayaking — from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM**, on a quieter, family-friendly stretch of the same river that runs through town. Park once, set up your base camp on the riverbank, and float, paddle, swim, and grill all day on 168 private acres. Same crystal-clear water you love in San Marcos — without the Sewell Park or Rio Vista crowds. ### 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 All-Day Day Rentals ## Pick How You Spend the Day Mix and match — book a base camp, add wristbands, and float as many times as you want. ![Riverside cabana day rental 1](/assets/cabana-11-CUjmKlfJ.webp) ### Riverside Cabanas From $49/day · Up to 15 guests - Palm-thatched shade & seating - Charcoal BBQ pit + picnic table - Hammock + bar-top counter - Water & electricity, 2 car parking - Steps from the river [Book a Cabana](https://sonsriverranch.com/book-now) ![Covered riverside picnic table 1](/assets/picnic-table-01-DIklPc4o.webp) ### Covered Picnic Tables $49/day · Up to 10 guests - Covered shade structure - Charcoal BBQ grill - Hammock for between floats - 2 car parking included - Right on the riverbank [Book a Picnic Table](https://sonsriverranch.com/book-now) ![Tubing the San Marcos River 1](/assets/family-tubing-AMFjpX70.webp) ### Tubing $29.99/person · Unlimited floats - 1.5-mile spring-fed float route - Tube rental included - Free shuttle back to the top - Kids 3 & under float free - BYO tube: $24.99/person [Buy Tubing Wristband](https://sonsriverranch.com/book-now) ![Kayaking the San Marcos River 1](/assets/kayak-family-scenic-BWqT8kuI.webp) ### Kayaking & Paddle Boards Included with wristband - Single & tandem kayaks - Paddle boards available - Gentle current, small rapids, no dams - 1.5-mile paddle route - Great for first-timers [Buy Wristband](https://sonsriverranch.com/book-now) Add an overnight stay and save 25% on day rentals Pair any cabana, picnic table, or wristband with an overnight cabin or bell tent — the discount applies to your whole group. ## What Makes Son's River Ranch Different ![Aerial view of 168-acre riverside glamping property on the San Marcos River near Austin and San Antonio](/assets/aerial-property-LlFrEhqe.webp) ### 150 Private Acres Room to spread out. Your family won't feel packed in like sardines. ![Family tubing the uncrowded San Marcos River near Austin, San Antonio and New Braunfels](/assets/tubing-kayak-18-Dzln_ry4.webp) ### Uncrowded River Float 1.5 miles without bumping into strangers. This isn't downtown New Braunfels. ![Interior of an air-conditioned riverside glamping cabin in the Texas Hill Country](/assets/glamping-3-Kck9xPF9.webp) ### Real Comfort AC cabins, clean bathrooms, shaded spots. Glamping means no suffering. ![Families enjoying a pet-free river getaway at Son's River Ranch on the San Marcos River](/assets/family-atmosphere-KOHPkl7m.webp) ### Family Atmosphere No rowdy party crowds. Just family and friend groups who respect each other. ![Riverside glamping cabin with grill, hammock and seating on the San Marcos River](/assets/glamping-21-E5k0NxEi.webp) ### Everything You Want Transparent pricing. Your cabin & cabana comes with grill, hammock, seating — no nickel-and-diming. ![Tubing and kayaking shuttle service on the San Marcos River near Austin and San Antonio](/assets/shuttle-service-DskxZRvo.webp) ### Shuttle Service We own the put-in AND take-out. Hop on a tube or kayak and we'll handle the rest. ## 1.5 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. 72°F Spring-Fed Water 1.5 Mile Float Unlimited Tubing & Kayaking Included Shuttle Service [Learn About Tubing & Kayaking](/day-rentals#tubing-kayaking) $29.99 per person for unlimited float access ![Families floating on the crystal-clear San Marcos River](/assets/booking-modal-bg-IELY16qa.webp) ![Son's River Ranch Video](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c8ocZMTrneA/hqdefault.jpg) ## 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 Rd Kingsbury, TX 78638 (Near Fentress) Phone [877-577-7667](tel:877-577-7667) Hours 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 2.5 hrs from Houston [Get Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//1400+Sherrill+Rd+Kingsbury+TX+78638) Make It a Weekend ## Make a Weekend of It — Stay Riverside and Get 20% Off Cabanas, Picnic Tables, Tubing & Kayaking You're 20 minutes from San Marcos — don't rush home. Stay overnight in a glamping cabin, safari cabin, or bell tent steps from the river. Wake up and float again. ![Glamping cabin weekend getaway from San Marcos 1](/assets/glamping-1-2aRpos93.webp) ### Glamping Cabins From $149/night · Sleeps 4 - Air conditioning & heating - Queen bed + day bed - Kitchenette with mini fridge - Private fire pit & grill - Steps from the river [Browse glamping options](/glampingsanmarcos) ![Log cabin weekend river trip from San Marcos 1](/assets/log-cabin-0-rUv7T9AA.webp) ### Log Cabins From $199/night · Sleeps 6 - Authentic log cabin experience - AC, heating & electricity - Multiple beds for families - Private fire pit & grill - Riverside location [Browse cabin options](https://bluerivercamp.com/stay-overnight#log-cabins) ![Safari cabin San Marcos weekend river trip 1](/assets/safari-cabin-2-BRO-CTS3.webp) ### Safari Cabins From $249/night · Sleeps 9 - Full kitchen & bathroom - TV, WiFi & AC - Covered porch with river views - Perfect for large groups & families - Private fire pit & grill [Browse glamping options](/glampingsanmarcos) ![Bell tent glamping near San Marcos 1](/assets/bell-tent-riverside-CupRQ8IO.webp) ### Bell Tents From $99/night · Sleeps 5 - Real beds — not sleeping bags - Electricity & lighting - Classic camping feel, elevated - Communal fire pit area - Riverside location [Browse glamping options](/glampingsanmarcos) ## San Marcos Day Trip FAQs Everything you need to know to plan your day trip from San Marcos. ### How far is Son's River Ranch from San Marcos? ### What can we do on a day trip from San Marcos? ### How much do cabanas and covered picnic tables cost? ### What is the river float like? ### Is Son's River Ranch open year-round? ### What's the address? ## Plan Your San Marcos Day Trip Reserve a cabana or picnic table, grab wristbands, and float crystal-clear, 72°F water all day — just 20 minutes from downtown. [Book Now](https://sonsriverranch.com/book-now) [877-577-7667](tel:8775777667) ## Getting Here from San Marcos ### Address Son's River Ranch 1400 Sherrill Rd Kingsbury, TX 78638 877-577-7667 ### Drive Times - • **From San Marcos:** ~20 minutes - • **From Texas State:** ~20 minutes - • **From New Braunfels:** ~25 minutes - • **From Austin:** ~45 minutes - • **From San Antonio:** ~45 minutes [Get Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//1400+Sherrill+Rd,+Kingsbury,+TX+78638) ## Explore More at Son's River Ranch [ ### Tubing the San Marcos Same river, no park crowds. ](/tubingsanmarcos)[ ### Kayaking the San Marcos Paddle the crystal-clear river. ](/kayaksanmarcos)[ ### Glamping Near San Marcos Stay riverside for the weekend. ](/glampingsanmarcos)[ ### Camping Near San Marcos Riverside BYO tent & bell tents. ](/campingsanmarcos)[ ### Current Specials Save on day passes and stays. ](/specials)[ ### Plan Your Visit Directions, hours, FAQs. ](/plan-your-visit) ![Son's River Ranch](/assets/logo-cpd7QRHR.png)Son's River Ranch 1400 Sherrill Rd, Kingsbury, TX 78638 877-577-7667 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM [Home](/)[Day Rentals](/day-rentals)[Plan Your Visit](/plan-your-visit) © 2026 Son's River Ranch. 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