Marion, TX is the small Guadalupe County town that sits exactly between San Antonio and New Braunfels — close enough to either city for a quick errand, far enough that it feels like real country. It's also home to Son's Rio Cibolo, the 100+ acre spring-fed creek glamping resort that's become the best-known reason to visit Marion. This is the practical guide: location, lodging, food, and what's actually worth doing.
Where Marion, TX Is
20 minutes east of downtown San Antonio via I-10 East. 25 minutes south of New Braunfels via I-10 West. 1 hour south of Austin via I-35 + TX-130 + I-10. Easy on/off the interstate, no city traffic.
Where to Stay in Marion, TX
Marion is best known for cabin and glamping rentals at Son's Rio Cibolo. Pick by trip type:
- Couples: waterfront cabins on Cibolo Creek
- Families: safari cabins sleeping up to 7
- First-timers: glamping cabins and bell tents
- Day groups: Creekside Cabana day rentals
What To Do in Marion, TX
The big draw is the spring-fed Cibolo Creek at Son's Rio Cibolo — kayaking, swimming, paddleboarding, fishing. Beyond the property: drive 25 minutes north to historic Gruene, 20 minutes west into Schertz/Cibolo for chain dining, or 20 minutes into San Antonio for the River Walk. See our things to do guide and fun things to do.
Where to Eat Near Marion, TX
Marion has a small core of local BBQ and Tex-Mex spots; the wider dining cluster is 10–15 minutes west in Schertz/Cibolo. For a date-night dinner, drive 25 minutes north to Gruene's Gristmill Restaurant.
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Keep Reading
Cibolo Creek: A Complete Guide to the Spring-Fed Texas Creek
Where it flows, why spring-fed matters, and where to swim, kayak, and fish on Cibolo Creek 20 min east of San Antonio.
Things To Do Near New Braunfels (Beyond Schlitterbahn)
The realistic year-round list — spring-fed kayaking, Gruene, glamping cabins, river tubing, day cabanas, and a private island all within 30 min.
Why Cibolo Creek Is the Hill Country's Best-Kept Secret
The quiet, spring-fed alternative to the Guadalupe and Comal — private creek frontage, Kayak & Paddleboard Wristbands ($19.99/person), and locals-only calm 20 minutes east of San Antonio.
