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SAN MARCOS RIVER ATTRACTIONS
Beautiful Surroundings
Canoeing
Kayaking
Tubing
Snorkeling & Swimming
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San Marcos is a quiet community located on the edge of the "Texas Hill Country", just 30 miles south of Austin and 50 miles north of San Antonio. Pecan Park is located along the San Marcos River, giving you easy access to all the San Marcos area has to offer:
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SAN MARCOS AREA
- Calendar of Events
- History
- Parks, Playgrounds & Pools
This is the site of a cave caused by an earthquake over 30 million years ago. The park has an observation tower, antigravity house and a train ride through the wildlife petting zoo add to the experience.
Shopping
Skydive San Marcos
Texas State University
Plus Bowling, Golf, Movie Theaters, Night Life, Scuba Diving & Much More!
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SAN MARCOS RIVER
In addition to the canoeing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling and swimming near the campground, you'll also enjoy easy access to:
- Aquarena Springs
Aquarea Springs in the source water of the San Marcos River.
The Dive Shop
Dive the San Marcos River!
Canoe Rentals
Courtesy TG Canoe Livery (located on-site!)
Tube Rentals
Courtesy of the San Marcos Lions Club
Texas Water Safari
World's Toughest Canoe Race comes through San Marcos
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Take a short 20 mile drive to the New Braunfels and Gruene area to enjoy the historic heart of the Texas Hill Country. Both towns are steeped in 19th century charm while also offering a wide array of great activities and attractions to explore. Visit the oldest dancehall in Texas - Gruene Hall.
1 ½ hours north of Pecan Park is Georgetown, another haven of attractions and activities to enjoy. Explore Inner Space Caverns, gardens, museums and much more!
The Capital City of Texas is only 30 miles to the north of Pecan Park. Austin is considered the Live Music Capital of Texas, with a wide array of venues that provide a broad spectrum of musical styles to enjoy. Beyond the music, Austin is also the home of the University of Texas, dining that ranges from four-star restaurants to down-home barbecue joints, world-class shopping, the National Wildflower Research Center, the Texas State History Museum & IMAX® Theater, exciting events and so much more!
San Antonio is only 50 miles south of the campground. The eighth largest city in the United States, San Antonio retains a true sense of history and tradition and blends in modern features. See the Institute of Texan Cultures, The Alamo and the entertaining River Walk. The city has always been a crossroads of the sounds and flavors of Native Americans, Old Mexico, Germans, the Wild West, African-Americans and the Deep South.
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