Best Glamping near Gonzales, TX
Son's Blue River Camp and Son's River Ranch provide premium glamping accommodations near the San Marcos River, approximately 25 miles northwest of Gonzales. The air-conditioned glamping cabins at Son's Blue River Camp feature clean, comfortable spaces with private, lockable full bathrooms located directly behind each unit. Son's River Ranch offers similar air-conditioned accommodations with the added convenience of kitchenettes equipped with cooking essentials. Both properties provide picnic tables, fire pits, and access to shower facilities. Son's Geronimo, another glamping destination in the area, boasts cabins with multiple bed configurations suitable for families, including setups with two queen beds and two twin beds. According to a recent visitor, "We stayed in one of their air-conditioned glamping cabins. It was very nice and clean and the AC stayed very cold."
The San Marcos River forms the centerpiece of recreational activities at these glamping resorts, with tubing, kayaking, and paddleboarding available directly from the properties. Son's River Ranch offers wristbands for unlimited daily river activities with shuttle service back to the resort after float trips. Son's Island, operated by the same company, features unique glamping tents with queen and twin beds plus air conditioning, alongside private cabanas with personal docks, electricity, water, BBQ pits, and hammocks. The area also includes amenities like swimming pools, hot tubs, volleyball courts, basketball courts, and game rooms. One family wrote that, "The glamping cabin was nice, it was well worth the money to not have to set up a tent and do all that work. Plus the AC kept us very cold and comfortable at night and the kitchenette had everything we needed to cook and make meals."
