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The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment

Glass-Bottom Boat Tours

Glass-Bottom Boat Tours Run Daily!

Public boat tours start 30 minutes after the park opens and run continuously until 30 minutes before closing. Same-day passes are at the Ticket Kiosk on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are placed on the next available tour. Each boat accommodates 20 adults. Private tours require advance registration. 

Questions? Call 512.245.7590.

Tour Options & Pricing

Standard (30 min)
Standard Boat Tour (30 min)

Enjoy a guided glass-bottom boat tour of Spring Lake. Same-day tickets are available daily at the Ticket Kiosk. Visitors will be placed on the next available tour.

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  • Adults: $13.00
    Seniors (65+): $11.00
    Children (3-12): $9.00
    Children (2 and Under): FREE
    Texas State University Faculty, Staff, and Students: $9.00 with a Valid ID  

Extended* (45 min)
Extended boat tours (45 min, weekends only)

Take a longer tour featuring springs not seen on the standard route. Same-day tickets are available at the Ticket Kiosk. *Only available on weekends.

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    • Adults: $16.00
    • Seniors (65+): $14.00
    • Children (3-12): $12.00
    • Children (2 and Under): FREE  
    • Texas State University Faculty, Staff, and Students: $11.00 with a Valid ID
Private Group*
Private Group Boat Tour

Reserve a private guided tour for up to 20 people. Requests must be submitted at least three business days in advance. *Pre-registration is required.

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Enhance Your Experience - Visit the Wetlands

Add to your glass-bottom boat experience with a Guided Wetlands Tour! Join us for an adventure along our Wetlands Boardwalk to discover the beauty and importance of this fragile ecosystem while learning about the abundant plant and animal life that thrives here.

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  • Classic Boat Tour + Wetland Rate:

    • Adult:$16
    • Seniors ages 65+: $14
    • TXST: $12
    • Children ages 3-12: $12
    • Children ages 0-2: FREE 
    		 

    Extended Boat Tour + Wetland Rate:

    • Adult: $19
    • Seniors ages 65+: $17
    • TXST: $15
    • Children ages 3-12: $15
    • Children ages 0-2: FREE

Public Glass-Bottom Boat Tour Tickets and Daily Parking Permits purchased at the Ticket Kiosk window are subject to 10% Service Fee, effective 2/25/2026.

Park Hours

Monday - Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Last boat goes out 30 minutes before closing time. 

Parking at Spring Lake

Daily Parking Permits are required. Day permits are available at the Ticket Kiosk*, or the QR code at the entrance of the parking lot.

*Day Permits purchased at the Ticket Kiosk window are subject to 10% Service Fee, effective 2/25/2026.

Holiday Hours

Closed on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27), closed for Winter Break (Dec. 22-26), closed for New Year's holiday (Dec. 31-Jan. 1), and closed for maintenance and staff development on Jan. 5-9, 2026, and Aug. 19, 2026.

Directions

The address of the ticket kiosk is 201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666. From IH-35, take exit (206) and travel west from the light. Continue on Aquarena Springs Drive through 2 stop lights. Take a slight right to continue on Aquarena Springs Drive (do not go over the overpass). Go over the railroad crossing and use the left lane to turn left at Post Road. Then turn right on San Marcos Springs Drive (across from Bobcat Stadium). Follow the signs to The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. If using GPS, please be aware recent overpass construction may not be updated on all GPS platforms. Google Maps provides accurate directions. 

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