--- title: "Kayaking Near Austin, TX | $19.99 All-Day Rentals" description: "Kayak & paddleboard rentals 1 hr south of Austin on spring-fed Cibolo Creek — $19.99 all-day wristband, unlimited runs, no shuttle. Calmer than San Marcos." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Service", "name": "Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals Near Austin", "serviceType": "Kayak and paddleboard rental", "description": "All-day kayak and paddleboard rentals on spring-fed Cibolo Creek — about 1 hour south of Austin at Son's Rio Cibolo in Marion, TX. 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Cibolo Creek is calm, spring-fed water that many families enjoy. The creek is shallow in many spots but also deep in others — life jacket use is strongly encouraged for everyone and provided for all guests. Many families bring kids as young as 4-5 years old. Adult supervision is strongly recommended at all times when children are anywhere near water. All water activities are at your own risk." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need previous experience?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No experience needed! The calm, spring-fed creek is ideal for first-timers. Kayaks and paddleboards are stable and easy to use. Our team is on-site if you need any tips." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's included with the wristband?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Your Ultimate Creek Fun Wristband includes unlimited kayaking AND paddleboarding all day long (10:30 AM – 6:30 PM). Grab a kayak, paddleboard, or switch between them as many times as you want." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need to make a reservation?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We recommend booking online to guarantee your spot, especially on weekends. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What should I bring?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Sunscreen, water shoes or sandals with straps, a hat, and a towel. We recommend wearing clothes you don't mind getting wet. You can bring a waterproof phone case for photos!" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is there a shuttle needed?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No shuttle needed! Unlike public rivers, our kayaks and paddleboards are grab-and-go from the launch point. Paddle as far as you'd like and come back at your own pace." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What about parking?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parking passes are $20 per vehicle for day guests. Overnight guests receive complimentary parking." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I rent a cabana too?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes! Cabanas and picnic tables are available to rent as your \"home base\" for the day. Plus, cabana renters get 25% off kayaking and paddleboarding wristbands!" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Cibolo Creek good for beginner kayaking?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Cibolo Creek is one of the best beginner kayaking spots in the Texas Hill Country. The water is calm and spring-fed with no rapids — ideal for first-time paddlers, kids, and anyone who wants a relaxed, no-pressure paddle. The current is gentle, the launch is right at the bank, and you can turn around whenever you like." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does this compare to kayaking on the Guadalupe or Comal?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The Guadalupe and Comal are great rivers, but they require shuttle service, can get very busy in summer, and you only paddle one direction. Son's Rio Cibolo is much quieter, and you can paddle as many times as you want — no shuttle, no schedule, no crowds." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the cheapest way to kayak in the Hill Country?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "At $19.99 for an all-day wristband with unlimited kayak and paddleboard runs, Son's Rio Cibolo is one of the most affordable kayak rentals in the region on a per-hour basis. Most outfitters charge $25–$50 for a single 2-3 hour run. Group of 6? Save another $21 with the 6-pack at $99." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I bring my own kayak or paddleboard?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Day guests are welcome to bring personal kayaks and paddleboards. A standard parking/property access fee applies. If you'd rather skip the loading and unloading, our $19.99 wristband covers unlimited use of our on-site fleet all day." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long is the drive from Austin to Son's Rio Cibolo?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "About 1 hour from downtown Austin via I-35 South or the 130 toll road. South Austin and Buda are even closer (~50 min). Much faster than fighting Fredericksburg or Wimberley weekend traffic, and you skip the San Marcos River rental lines entirely." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How is this better than kayaking on the San Marcos River?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The San Marcos is beautiful but crowded — rentals run on a 2-3 hour clock, shuttles dictate your schedule, and weekends are packed. Cibolo Creek is private, calm, and unlimited. 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Austin paddlers know the drill: Town Lake is busy, San Marcos rentals run on the clock, and shuttle systems eat half your day. Cibolo Creek is one hour south via I-35 → 130 — unlimited paddling, no shuttle, no schedule, on a private 100-acre creek that almost nobody from Austin has discovered yet. ## Hill Country Kayaking Austin Families Don't Have to Share With Tubers Son's Rio Cibolo sits about **1 hour south of downtown Austin** — easy I-35 → 130 toll route, no Fredericksburg or Wimberley weekend traffic. The creek is calm, spring-fed (72°F year-round), and shaded by towering pecan and oak trees. The whole property is 100 acres and privately owned, so you're not sharing the water with public-access tubers or shuttle launches. $19.99 buys an all-day wristband: unlimited kayak runs, unlimited paddleboard runs, swap whenever you want. No 2-hour rental clock. No shuttle pickup window. Walk to the creek, paddle, walk back, repeat. Make it a weekend with a [waterfront cabin](/family-cabins) or [glamping cabin](/glamping). ![Kayak rentals on Cibolo Creek — ~1 Hour South of Austin](/assets/kayak-creek-scenic-B-ijVdSl.webp)![Family kayaking near Austin](/assets/gallery-family-kayak-DVxsZS_N.webp)![Kids paddleboarding — Hill Country day trip from Austin](/assets/kids-paddleboard-CYXKq5eS.webp)![Spring-fed kayaking in the Texas Hill Country](/assets/tubing-kayak-34-Cr5fzjtC.webp) 72°F Water Spring-fed year-round 2-Mile Paddle Through oak & pecan trees Unlimited Runs All day, no limits No Shuttle Grab-and-go from the bank ## Kayaking & Paddleboarding in Photos Kayak, paddleboard, float, repeat — surrounded by towering trees and crystal-clear spring water ![Kayaking on spring-fed Cibolo Creek in the Texas Hill Country](/assets/kayak-creek-scenic-B-ijVdSl.webp) ![Family kayaking on Cibolo Creek near the Texas Hill Country](/assets/gallery-family-kayak-DVxsZS_N.webp) ![Kids paddleboarding on calm spring-fed creek](/assets/kids-paddleboard-CYXKq5eS.webp) ![Paddleboarding through oak trees on Cibolo Creek](/assets/tubing-kayak-34-Cr5fzjtC.webp) ![Cabana with kayaks on Cibolo Creek](/assets/homepage-gallery-9-BiqseaRp.webp) ![Kids kayaking on Cibolo Creek Marion TX](/assets/kids-kayaking-QdI48puM.webp) ![Scenic paddleboarding on Cibolo Creek](/assets/tubing-kayak-42--k_67j5F.webp) ![Family kayak rental on Cibolo Creek](/assets/river-kayak-family-Cza2JEz3.webp) ![Kayaking through trees on Cibolo Creek](/assets/tubing-kayak-46-CHuN7V0A.webp) ![Spring-fed creek kayaking in Texas Hill Country](/assets/tubing-kayak-50-mWHMfJzh.webp) ## How Kayak Rentals Work at Son's Rio Cibolo Step 1 ### Get Your Wristband Purchase your Ultimate Creek Fun Wristband online or on-site. $19.99/person or $99 for a 6-pack. Step 2 ### Grab a Kayak or Paddleboard Walk down to the creek and pick up any available kayak or stand-up paddleboard. No signup sheets or time slots. Step 3 ### Paddle All Day Paddle as many times as you want from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Switch between kayaks and paddleboards anytime. ## Kayak & Paddleboard Rental Pricing Unlimited kayaking & paddleboarding all day — one wristband, endless fun Per Person $19.99 Unlimited all day Book Now → BEST VALUE 6-Pack $99 Save $21 for groups! Book Now → 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM $20 parking/vehicle 💡 Overnight guests receive 25% off wristbands automatically ## Add a Cabana or Picnic Table & Save 25% on Wristbands Make your day even better — rent a private riverside cabana or picnic table as your home base. Kick back in the shade between paddle runs, keep your cooler close, and enjoy your own spot on the creek all day. 🎉 Cabana or picnic table renters get 25% off kayaking & paddleboarding wristbands! Discount applied automatically when you book a cabana and wristbands together. ![Riverside cabana for kayak rentals on Cibolo Creek](/assets/cabana-B6C0Kdlb.webp)![Cabana with hammock by Cibolo Creek](/assets/cabana-28-vx2ZGNJ_.webp)![Covered riverside picnic table near kayak launch](/assets/picnic-table-15-BZ3jEIyW.webp)![Picnic table by Cibolo Creek for kayakers](/assets/gallery-picnic-table-river-DAcXJEp2.webp) Riverside Cabanas Starting at $99 Private shaded cabana on the creek Book Now → Riverside Picnic Tables Starting at $49 Creekside table for your group Book Now → ## Kayaking & Paddleboarding — FAQs ### Is kayaking and paddleboarding okay for kids? ### Do I need previous experience? ### What's included with the wristband? ### Do I need to make a reservation? ### What should I bring? ### Is there a shuttle needed? ### What about parking? ### Can I rent a cabana too? ### Is Cibolo Creek good for beginner kayaking? ### How does this compare to kayaking on the Guadalupe or Comal? ### What's the cheapest way to kayak in the Hill Country? ### Can I bring my own kayak or paddleboard? ### How long is the drive from Austin to Son's Rio Cibolo? ### How is this better than kayaking on the San Marcos River? ## Kayak Rentals ~1 Hour South of Austin Son's Rio Cibolo is located in Marion, TX — about an hour south of downtown Austin via I-35 → 130 toll. Easy access from South Austin, Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, and Round Rock. Less crowded than the San Marcos River, calmer than the Guadalupe, and you can paddle as many times as you want on one wristband. 20 min from San Antonio 1 hr from Austin 2.5 hr from Houston 25 min from New Braunfels Son's Rio Cibolo · Marion, TX 78124 🛶 Kayaks & Paddleboards 🏊 Pool & Hot Tub 🔥 Fire Pits 📶 Wi-Fi 🅿️ On-Site Parking ## The Quieter Hill Country Kayak Day From Austin Austin has plenty of paddling — Town Lake, Lady Bird Lake, McKinney Falls, and a short drive to the San Marcos. The catch: Town Lake gets crowded by 9 AM, the San Marcos rents on the clock, and Wimberley/Fredericksburg weekend traffic burns half the day. Son's Rio Cibolo is **~60 minutes south of downtown Austin** on a private 100-acre property, with a calm spring-fed creek running through pecan and oak forest. Pricing keeps it simple: $19.99 per person for an all-day wristband (unlimited kayak + paddleboard runs, 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM). Six people? $99 for the group. Add a [cabana or picnic table](/day-rentals) as your home base and wristbands drop another 25%. Staying overnight automatically gets you the same discount. Visiting from elsewhere? See the [San Antonio kayak page](/kayaksanantonio), [Houston kayak page](/kayak-houston), [New Braunfels kayak page](/kayak-new-braunfels), or the broader [Texas Hill Country kayaking guide](/kayak-texas-hill-country). Make it a weekend with our [family cabins](/family-cabins) or [glamping cabins](/glamping), browse [current specials](/specials), or [get in touch](/contact). ## Ready to Paddle? Grab your wristband and hit the creek — unlimited kayaking and paddleboarding all day long. Check our [current promotions](/specials), or making a weekend of it? See our [family cabins](/family-cabins) and [glamping cabins](/glamping) for overnight stays. Get Your Wristband — $19.99[(877) 577-7667](tel:8775777667) ## From the Blog — Kayaking & Creek Guides [View all posts](/blog) [ ![Kayaking Near San Antonio: Spring-Fed Creek, Kayak & Paddleboard Wristbands ($19.99/person), Zero Crowds](/assets/kayak-creek-scenic-B-ijVdSl.webp) Kayaking ### Kayaking Near San Antonio: Spring-Fed Creek, Kayak & Paddleboard Wristbands ($19.99/person), Zero Crowds 2 miles of private spring-fed Cibolo Creek, beginner-friendly water, Kayak & Paddleboard Wristbands ($19.99/person) for overnight guests. The best kayaking near San Antonio without the long drive. ](/blog/kayaking-near-san-antonio)[ ![Cibolo Creek: A Complete Guide to the Spring-Fed Texas Creek](/assets/kayak-creek-scenic-B-ijVdSl.webp) Local Area ### 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. ](/blog/cibolo-creek-guide)[ ![25 Fun Things to Do Near San Antonio with Kids (2026)](/assets/gallery-friends-group-tubes-DEe2FxFG.webp) Things To Do ### 25 Fun Things to Do Near San Antonio with Kids (2026) 25 kid-approved things to do near San Antonio in 2026 — the Alamo, River Walk, caverns, and spring-fed Cibolo Creek escapes, organized by drive time from downtown. ](/blog/fun-things-to-do-near-san-antonio) ![Son's Rio Cibolo](/assets/sons-rio-cibolo-logo-DbY3PcpM.webp) ### Son's Rio Cibolo Spring Fed Paradise Waterfront & glamping cabin rentals on a gorgeous spring fed creek. 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