Meadows Center Glass-Bottom Boat Tours
Park · Nearby towns
Last checked: Oct 29, 2026 · official sitesource
Texas State's historic glass-bottom boats glide over the San Marcos Springs, where you can see the water bubbling up from the bottom along with fish and turtles. Same-day tickets only; you're put on the next boat.
Ages
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
A 30-minute glass-bottom boat ride over Spring Lake's springs, fish and turtles; good for any age who can sit in a boat
Price
$$
Standard 30-min tour: adults $13, seniors $11, children 3-12 $9, 2 and under free (official site, Oct 29, 2026). Daily parking permit required at the kiosk ($3 per Visit San Marcos; 10% fee on kiosk permits).
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am – 5 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 am – 5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am – 5 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am – 5 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am – 5 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am – 5 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am – 5 pm |
Good to know: Park open 9:30-5 daily per the official boat page; boats run daily; last boat leaves 30 minutes before closing. Tourism site lists winter hours of 9:30-4. The Wetlands Boardwalk is closed for repairs until further notice.
Setting
Indoor + outdoor
- Good in heat: Yes
- Good in rain: Not really
Getting there
201 San Marcos Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Rough drive times
- about 45 min from Dripping Springs
- about 50 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
- about 60 min from Bee Cave
- about 25 min from Wimberley
- about 35 min from Driftwood
Estimated from distance, not live traffic.
Parent details
- Parking
- Paid daily parking permit required, including weekends.
- Stroller access
- PartlyStrollers stay dockside; two steps to board (Visit San Marcos).
- Restrooms
- Unknown — help us check
- Changing table
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- Shade
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- Fenced play area
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- Splash pad
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- Food on site
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- Accessible
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- Easy parking
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- Nursing space
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