Rio Vista Park
About this place
Popular San Marcos River tubing/rapids park with pavilion, picnic areas, pool and splash pad. Grills are not confirmed on the official facility page (a third-party site claims BBQ grills), so confirm. Single-use container ban on the river; Hays County burn bans can restrict grilling.
Good to know
Seasonal bans possible in dry, high-wind spells. Check Texas A&M Forest Service's current status ↗
Fees
- $5 per personweekends and holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day
What's here
Location
Common questions
Can you grill at Rio Vista Park?
Grilling rules at Rio Vista Park aren't stated on its official page. First-come picnic areas; pavilion reservable. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
First-come picnic areas; pavilion reservable.
Is there a fee at Rio Vista Park?
Yes — fees apply. For example, $5 per person · weekends and holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. See the official page for the full schedule.
Can you swim at Rio Vista Park?
allowed.