07/10/2026
When's the last time your kid went a whole day without asking for the iPad? π΅
Not a guilt trip, just a genuine question. Because we watch it happen out here all the time: families show up, phones go in the dry bag, and suddenly everybody's just... in the river. Turns out a spring-fed, 72 degree river beats a screen every single time. Cool, clear water, cypress and pecan shade, and a private river beach where the kids can splash while you actually exhale. ππ³
The whole day is $29.99 per person for unlimited tubing and kayaking, 10:30am to 6:30pm. The float is a gentle 1.5 miles, shuttle included, so it's genuinely kid-friendly, and because we cap day passes and don't allow public outfitter drop-offs, you're not dodging rowdy crowds with your 7-year-old. Grab a riverside cabana or picnic table starting at $49 (BBQ pit, hammock, and seating for up to 15 included) and you've got a home base for snacks, sunscreen reapplication, and the inevitable "one more float, pleeease." πΆ
And if one day isn't enough, stay the night. Our air-conditioned glamping and log cabins have real beds and kitchenettes, so bedtime actually happens, and the fire pit handles the s'mores portion of the evening (check the site for current rates). Quiet hours start at 11, and in the morning the river's a short walk from your door. We're 15 minutes from San Marcos, 45 from Austin, 50 from San Antonio. Leave the chargers at home. π₯β¨
π 2769 Sherrill Rd, Kingsbury, TX 78638 π (877) 577-7667 π bluerivercamp.com