--- title: "Private San Marcos River Shuttle | Son's River Ranch" description: "On-site private shuttle on the spring-fed San Marcos — no public-launch parking, no crowds. How tubing at Son's works, 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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No public-launch parking, no crowded buses." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How often does the shuttle run?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Continuously during float hours. You won't wait long." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is the shuttle included with my wristband?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Shuttle is included with the Ultimate River Fun Wristband and with overnight stays." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does this compare to Texas Tubes or Landa Falls?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Texas Tubes and Landa Falls drop you at a public city launch with shared shuttles. At Son's, the river access and shuttle are private to the ranch — fewer crowds, no parking hunt." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://sonsriverranch.com" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "River Shuttle", "item": "https://sonsriverranch.com/river-shuttle" } ] } ] --- [ 🎉 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 ![Private river shuttle at Son's River Ranch on the San Marcos River](/assets/gallery-shuttle-area-DvDPF-Ti.webp) River Access # Private San Marcos River Shuttle Skip the crowds, skip the parking hunt. On-site, private, included. If you've searched "how to tube the San Marcos River," most answers send you to a public launch in town with a shared shuttle. At Son's River Ranch, the launch _and_ the shuttle are private — so floating is a 30-second walk from your cabin, not a 45-minute logistics puzzle. ## How tubing at Son's works (5 steps) 1. 1\. Check in & wristband Arrive at the ranch, check in at the lodge, pick up your Ultimate River Fun Wristband. 2. 2\. Grab a tube Walk to the tube shed — unlimited use all day with your wristband. 3. 3\. Walk to the private launch Short walk to our private launch on the spring-fed San Marcos River. 4. 4\. Float the river Gentle float with small rapids, no dams, 72° spring-fed water year-round. 5. 5\. Catch the shuttle back Our private shuttle picks you up at the take-out and drops you back at the launch. Go again as many times as you want. ## Son's private access vs. public San Marcos launches Factor Son's River Ranch Texas Tubes / Landa Falls (public) Parking On-site, included Pay lots, often full on weekends Launch Private, walk from cabin Public city launch, shared with hundreds Shuttle Private, continuous, included Shared bus, scheduled, extra fee Crowds Quiet stretch of river Often packed on Saturdays Re-floats Unlimited with wristband One float, then drive home ![Uncrowded tubing on the San Marcos River](/assets/tubing-kayak-18-Dzln_ry4.webp) ## What's included with the wristband - Unlimited tube use - Unlimited shuttle rides - Private river access - Parking - Walk-on access to all property amenities ### Get on the river Buy a wristband or book an overnight to include the shuttle. [Buy Wristband](/book-now/tubing)[Book Overnight](/book-now/overnight) ## Related reads - [How to tube the San Marcos River — the full guide](/blog/how-to-tube-san-marcos-river) - [What to bring tubing near Austin](/blog/what-to-bring-tubing-near-austin) - [Tubing season near Austin — when to go](/blog/tubing-season-near-austin-when-to-go) - [Day rentals — riverside cabanas & picnic tables](/book-now/day) 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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