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The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment

Open until 5:00 PM
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166 reviews
+1 (512) 245-7590
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Boats on the water
Boats on the water
Beaver lodge
Beaver lodge
Glass-bottom boat for tours on Spring Lake
Glass-bottom boat for tours on Spring Lake
Ticket booth for glass bottom boats. Nice bathrooms.
Ticket booth for glass bottom boats. Nice bathrooms.
Glass-bottom boat tour on Spring Lake
Glass-bottom boat tour on Spring Lake
Ready for the boat tour
Ready for the boat tour
201 San Marcos Springs Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
Open until 5:00 PM

Hours

Sun9:30 AM-5:00 PM
Mon9:30 AM-5:00 PM
Tue9:30 AM-5:00 PM
Wed9:30 AM-5:00 PM
Thu9:30 AM-5:00 PM
Fri9:30 AM-5:00 PM
Open
Sat9:30 AM-5:00 PM
+1 (512) 245-7590
http://www.meadowscenter.txstate.edu

The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment in San Marcos, TX, is a renowned destination offering a variety of educational and recreational experiences centered around Spring Lake. Visitors can explore the lake through glass-bottom boat tours, snorkeling programs, paddling tours, and interactive exhibits in Discovery Hall.

With a focus on research, education, stewardship, and leadership in water and environmental management, The Meadows Center is dedicated to inspiring innovation and ensuring clean, abundant water for the environment and humanity. The center also conducts ecological research, hosts special events, and provides opportunities for visitors to engage in conservation efforts and learn about the importance of water conservation and watershed management.

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4.5166 reviews
Courtney M.
5/30/2025

Fantastic experience. I can't believe in all the years I went to school here I never did this. David (not Hunter) was an amazing guide, and taught us a lot about the river and it's ecosystem....

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Janine A.
5/1/2025

So many turtles! Great 25 min tour. Family and baby friendly. Tour guide was great very knowledgeable! There is also a small aquarium.

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Celina B.
2/15/2025

Glad we added this to our itinerary! What a great 30 minute tour for only $12! Water was so clear! Must do when in San Marcos!

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Carol I.
11/28/2023

MUST DO! My how times have changed... longer than I can remember, this was Aquarena Springs Amusement Park with a submarine theater, Ralph the swimming pig and real-life mermaids, sky ride across...

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Rocky T.
4/26/2025

Harley was great! Lots of fun and very informative. A little tired, as it's finals week, but still enthusiastic and bubbly

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