Glamping Near Austin — Hill Country Creek Glamping 1 Hour South
AC safari cabins, bell tents & waterfront glamping cabins on spring-fed Cibolo Creek — about 1 hour south of Austin via 130 toll, with none of the Fredericksburg weekend traffic. From $39/night.
Skip the Fredericksburg & Wimberley Weekend Crush
Every Austin weekender knows the drill: Fredericksburg is packed, Wimberley parking is full by 10 AM, and the Pedernales is a zoo. Son's Rio Cibolo is the quieter, less-discovered side of the Hill Country — 1 hour south on the 130 toll, no Hwy 290 traffic, with 2 miles of private spring-fed creek and AC glamping cabins on the water.
Find Your Glamping Stay — Quick Drive from Austin
4 unique accommodations — each designed for comfort without sacrificing connection to nature
Waterfront Cabins
Sleeps 6 · Full Bathroom · Full Kitchen · Private Deck · Firepit
Our newest cabins with private bathrooms, full kitchens, and decks overlooking the creek. Modern comfort meets waterfront living.
Deluxe Safari Cabins
Sleeps 7 · Full Bathroom · Full Kitchen · Large Deck · Firepit
Spacious cabins with 3 full beds, futon couch, full kitchen & bathroom inside, and a covered deck where you'll spend most of your time.
Glamping Cabins
Sleeps 4 · Kitchenette · A/C · Fire Pit · Hammock
Poolside Glamping Cabin with the front wall opens to view of the pool. Cozy with 2 queen beds, kitchenette, and your own fire pit just steps away.
Bell Tents
Sleeps 5 · Furnished · A/C · Fire Pit
Real beds, electricity, and all the resort amenities — but you're sleeping under canvas. We set it up for you.
* All rentals include water, electricity, firepit, BBQ grill & Picnic Table.
Why Austinites Choose Son's Rio Cibolo Over Fredericksburg
100 Private Acres
Trails to Hike or Bike & Room to spread out. Your family won't feel packed in like sardines.
2 miles of Creek Frontage
2 miles of gorgeous, spring-fed creekfront to enjoy & explore!
Real Comfort
Air-conditioned Cabins & everything you need to enjoy your stay.
Family Atmosphere
No rowdy party crowds. Just family and friend groups who respect each other.
Pools & Hot Tubs
Enjoy swimming & relaxing in our 3 pools and 4 hot tubs!
Gameroom & Sport Courts
Lots of activities to keep everyone entertained and having fun.
What's Included With Every Glamping Cabin
Glamping Activities On-Site — Quieter Than Wimberley
Paddleboarding
Free paddleboards included with every glamping stay — explore 2 miles of calm, spring-fed creek.
Fishing
Cast a line from the bank or dock — bass and perch in season.
Kayaking
Free kayaks included with every glamping cabin stay.
Hiking
Explore 100+ acres of trails through live oaks and wildflowers.
Swimming
Shallow wading areas for little ones, deeper pools for bigger kids.
Campfires
Every cabin has its own firepit — perfect for s'mores and stories.
Why Texas Guests Pick Us for Hill Country Glamping
"A fun get away with family and friends. The cabins are clean and well equipped. Good place to rest after a full day of activities. They have lot of fun options like kayaks, game room."
— Abdul Majeed Sultan
"This place is amazing. We stayed in a waterfront cabin. Place was well cleaned up — clean towels, blankets and sheets. Sleeps a whole family of 6. Property is well cleaned up as well as the game room. Highly recommend this place."
— Jesse Cantu
"An epic Thanksgiving break. The cabins were perfect for our crew — we were a big group, so we booked 4 cabins."
— noshaba anees
Glamping Location — 1 Hour South of Austin via 130 Toll
Son's Rio Cibolo sits on over 100 acres along spring-fed Cibolo Creek in Marion, TX — a smooth 1-hour drive south from Austin via the 130 toll road. Same Hill Country oaks, wildflowers, and starry skies you'd find in Fredericksburg, without the weekend traffic.
Austin Glamping Getaway Pricing — From $39/Night
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Glamping Near San Antonio — On Spring-Fed Cibolo Creek
Looking for glamping near San Antonio without the long drive or the crowds? Son's Rio Cibolo is just 20 minutes east of San Antonio in Marion, TX — the closest true glamping experience in the Texas Hill Country. Our air-conditioned glamping cabins sit along two miles of spring-fed Cibolo Creek, giving guests from San Antonio, Austin, Houston, New Braunfels, and all across Texas, a quiet, creekside escape that beats both hotels and tent camping. From safari cabins to bell tents, every option here is real Hill Country glamping — not roughing it — and we're consistently ranked among the best glamping camping cabin near San Antonio picks for couples and families alike.
Unlike traditional camping, our AC glamping cabins near San Antonio include real beds with linens, private bathrooms, and kitchenettes — so couples can unwind in comfort and families can settle in without packing the kitchen sink. Spend the day kayaking & paddleboarding on Cibolo Creek, exploring all on-site activities, or relaxing by your private firepit under the stars. Want to compare with cabins and other waterfront stays? See our other overnight options, family cabins, romantic glamping getaways, or check current specials. Whether it's a romantic weekend in a bell tent glamping near San Antonio, a multi-gen family trip, or a quick reset from city life, this is creekside Hill Country glamping done right.
Glamping Near Austin — FAQs
Your Austin Hill Country Glamping Escape Is 1 Hour Away
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Glamping Near Austin — Quieter Hill Country Cabins on Cibolo Creek
Austinites looking for glamping near Austin without the Fredericksburg or Wimberley weekend crush will love Son's Rio Cibolo. We're 1 hour south via the 130 toll — air-conditioned safari cabins, bell tents, and waterfront glamping cabins on 2 miles of spring-fed Cibolo Creek. Whether you're coming from South Austin, Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, or Round Rock, you skip the I-35 / 290 weekend bottleneck and get a calmer, less-discovered slice of the Texas Hill Country. Visiting from another city? See glamping near San Antonio, glamping near Houston, glamping near New Braunfels, Texas Hill Country glamping, or our main glamping page. Compare options on Stay Overnight, browse family cabins, cabins on the river, romantic getaways, or group venues. Day-visit info: day rentals, activities, free kayaks, specials, reviews, or contact us.
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