Nature Tourism

Spending time enjoying the outdoors is the natural thing to do. San Marcos thrives with outdoor activities from biking and hiking to bird watching and fishing. The area's diversity will make your visit one you will want to repeat.

San Marcos is your gateway to discovering these adventures. Our links will offer tips on how to enjoy San Marcos' outdoors such as information on new outdoor products, photos, and walking and biking maps.

Then there is the spring-fed San Marcos River! Visit our Water Recreation page for other river activities.

There are 8 known species in the San Marcos springs and Spring lake that are listed as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife service. Please help preserve the natural beauty and home to these species by being a responsible consumer. Please do not litter. Read more about the endangered species including the Texas Wild Rice. 

Photos courtesy of San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance www.smgreenbelt.org.