City may impose San Marcos River fee for non-residents to help manage massive crowds

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) – San Marcos is considering implementing fees for nonresidents seeking thrills on the San Marcos River. This proposal is one of many aiming to address large crowds and preserve the health of the river. At a city work session on Tuesday, San Marcos said the river had its busiest year in 2024 with no signs of slowing down. It reported that as many as 70 percent of people on the river during these peak times are visiting from out of town. “[Some reside