Frequently Asked Questions

The Cove at BearX in Bryan/College Station is a members-only pool created to minimize stress and be a place of joyful restoration for our local community. To enter the venue, you must be a member or a guest of a member.

The Summer 2023 Season has begun! As a local small business, The Cove is open to residents at The Barracks & The Harbor, their guests, and previous or current members.

A current member is someone who is a resident of The Harbor, The Barracks, and anyone who held a previous membership. If you want to confirm if you are eligible, check that spam folder first for activation instructions, or email members@bearx.com, and we can help ya out!:)

We have a sweet lazy river with floats, VIP seating, yard games, a dope Pizza Bar, a surf machine, and plenty of sun soaking layout space.

Follow our member Instagram to stay in the loop on operational changes throughout the season. We will post an announcement if we are forced to close due to weather!

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You must be 18 years or older to enter the venue, unless the surf machine is rented out for a Good Vibe Ride Session or you are attending Camp Surf.

Yes! Each member may bring a maximum of 7 guests with them when they visit the Cove. Two of those guests may enter for free (as included in the membership). The additional 5 guests will need to purchase a day pass, even if they are just coming for a few hours. You can purchase day passes for your guests at the admissions counter upon your arrival. All guests must enter and exit the venue with the member who brought them.

Members are liable and held accountable for their guests' behavior. Watch our Covemandments video to familiarize yourself with the standard of Good Vibes we hold.

Reservations for our Bungalows are available on weekends only to members 21+. Members can make their Bungalow reservation online. Non-member reservation requests will not be accepted as we are a member only pool. The Bungalow reservation cost includes access to the venue for the member on the reservation as well as up to 14 of their guests. Guests must be accompanied by a member upon arrival the day of the reservation or the member may provide the admissions concierge with their Bungalow guest list when checking in.

Ready to shred? Purchase a Surf Session online or at the admissions desk when you arrive. Riders must be a member, or accompanied by a member to ride the surf machine. Planning on riding frequently this summer? Grab a Punch Pass online!

Members must bring a government issued photo ID. We recommend bringing a credit card, beach towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and most importantly, Good Vibes!

No coolers, food, firearms, knives, weapons, outside beverages, chairs, coolers, illicit or illegal drugs, folding chairs, personal floats, cleats, fireworks, large signs or banners, noise making devices, pets, large bags, or personal music speakers.

Covemandment #2 asks guests to leave some things to the imagination when dressing for The Cove. This guideline maintains the Good Vibes in the venue and ensures everyone is comfortable and feels welcome. Please watch our Covemandments video to help you decide on the best fit for your experience! We will leave it up to you and your judgment on the bathing suit. Feel free to bring a backup or extra shorts if you feel unsure.

We got you covered! You can bring your own lock to put on one of our free cubbies, purchase a lock in our Pro Shop to use with our lockers.

Sorry, my dude, there is no readmission into the venue once you leave the property. If you need to grab something from your car, one of our Vibe Protectors can escort you to your vehicle and back into the venue. This is to ensure the safety of yourself and our other members.

The Cove is not taking Private Event inquiries at the moment, but if you are a member you can follow us on Instagram to be the first to know when they are available again!

Right now, we are open to current members only. To be notified if we release the opportunity for new memberships, please fill out this form!

Heck yeah! While the Cove is currently closed to the public, we do have Good Vibe Rides available for all ages wanting to try out the surf machine. These sessions are available outside of our operation hours. You do not need to be a member to book a Good Vibe Ride. Ages 5-17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Nah dude! Camp Surf is a summer camp that operates during the morning hours of the day and is available for all kiddos. Wahoo! No parent/guardian membership is required for registration.

Great question!! We made a video that we believe captures our vision for the operational changes in the best way. We highly encourage you to go watch it and extend grace as we are still navigating this season.

For Summer 2023, we will be closed to the general public. As a local small business, we will open on April 27th to previous/current members only. We believe this will produce the most health for our team and the local community while also providing us the time and space to recenter on our original mission. If anything changes, you will be the first to know by following us on Instagram.

Since The Cove is now a private pool, not a club open to the public, the only way to access the venue is through membership. If you are not a member, you can access the venue as the guest of a member.

Nope. Since The Cove is now a private pool, not a club open to the public, the only way to access the venue is through membership. If you are not a member, you can access the venue as the guest of a member.