San Antonio River Walk
San Antonio, TX
A landscaped path along the river, a level below the street, passing cafes, bridges and stone steps in the heart of downtown. Walk it in the morning or evening, when it is quieter and cooler.
After the flood of 1921, in which 51 people died, the architect Robert Hugman drew up the plan for the River Walk in 1929. Beginning in 1938, the project used WPA funds to build about 3 miles (5 km) of paths and some twenty bridges. The original downtown section is about 2.5 miles (4 km) long, and its walkways lie one level below the street. Extensions followed: in 1968 to the Tower of the Americas, in 1981 the Paseo del Alamo, and in 2009 the Museum Reach with the San Antonio Museum of Art and the Pearl brewery.
The Mission Reach, about 8 miles (13 km) long and completed by 2013, runs south to Mission Espada. It links downtown with four Spanish missions that, together with the Alamo, have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015. Allow one to two hours for the downtown section. The center is usually quietest in the early morning.
- Nearest town
- San Antonio, TX
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 29.4241, -98.4936
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January–February and May. Hot in June–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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- Traveler's World RV ResortMotorhome stopover4 mi from San Antonio River WalkMotorhomes
- Mission City RV ParkMotorhome stopover5 mi from San Antonio River WalkMotorhomes
- Fort Sam Houston Recreation Vehicle ParkMotorhome stopover5 mi from San Antonio River Walk · 68 pitchesMotorhomesElectricity
- Braunig Lake RV ResortMotorhome stopover11 mi from San Antonio River WalkMotorhomes
- Ridge Crest Mobile HomeMotorhome stopover14 mi from San Antonio River WalkMotorhomes
- Stone Creek RV ParkMotorhome stopover19 mi from San Antonio River WalkMotorhomes
All campsites in Texas · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is San Antonio River Walk?
San Antonio River Walk is in San Antonio, TX, at GPS 29.4241, -98.4936. It is about 24 mi from Castroville.
Can you camp near San Antonio River Walk?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Traveler's World RV Resort, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 34 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near San Antonio River Walk?
Places worth a stop nearby: The Alamo (0 mi), Mission San José (4 mi), Guadalupe River State Park (30 mi) and Gruene Historic District (32 mi).
When is the best time to visit San Antonio River Walk?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January–February and May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)