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The River House Retreat
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San Marcos River Room
Rio Vista Park
(512) 393-8400
Rio Vista Park
555 Cheatham St.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Now Open with Gated Entrance
River parks are now open for active recreation. You'll notice that fencing is still up in some parks - it's to assist with social distancing and minimizing oversized gatherings. For more information, click HERE.
Rio Vista Park is a great place to put your kayak in and paddle upstream or just swim in the deep watering hole. It's not uncommon to see recreationist surfing the rapids and sunbathers along the river banks. This is also the point of pick up for the Lions Club Tube shuttle. Bring your own tube or rent one from Lions Club up stream at City Park.
The amenities include Restrooms, Tennis Courts, 1/2 Basketball Court, Picnic Tables, Benches, a Pavilion, City Swimming Pool, Hike/Bike Trails and Trash Cans.
There are no admission or parking fees.
For a complete list of park tips and rules, please check HERE.
What's Near Here?
Texas Canoes and Kayaks
Open by reservation only
Texas Canoes and Kayaks is the premier outfitters for rentals and guides trips along the San Marcos River.
SUP SMTX
Open reservations required
SUP SMTX offers year-round paddleboard rentals to anyone looking to experience the beautiful San Marcos River. Rentals include access to the private dock at Ivar's River Pub.
Rio Vista Falls Dam
Now Open with Gated Entrance
River parks are now open for active recreation. You'll notice that fencing is still up in some parks - it's to assist with social distancing and minimizing oversized gatherings. For more information, click HERE.