NON-MEMBER FAQ'S

The Cove in Bryan/College Station, TX, is the coolest members-only pool created to minimize stress and be a place of joyful restoration for local Brazos County residents. To enter the venue, you must be a member or guest attending with a member. 

To enter the venue, you must be a member or a guest attending with a member. For non-members, we currently allow TAMU & BLINN faculty and students the opportunity to purchase a day pass at The Cove by presenting a valid university ID at admissions day of. Otherwise, only members and guests of members will be allowed access to The Cove. 

Here is a breakdown… Anyone 18+ residing in Brazos County is welcome to inquire about becoming a member for Summer 2025 by filling out this form. If you have any questions about memberships, please email (and keep an eye on that spam folder) members@bearx.com, and we can help ya out!

For members and their guests we’ll be offering limited early access days in April (dependent on good weather of course)! Our official opening will be May 1st but we wanted to give members more opportunities for fun in the sun before that. If you aren't a member, see if you qualify above, fill out our inquiry form and check our homepage on the website for updates regarding early access dates/hours!

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

Heck yeah! Good Vibe Rides are 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.

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

Ohh yeahh! Check out our menu. 

The Cove is not an event venue. We are, however, always down to relentlessly serve our locals;) Upon request, we will consider your inquiry but cannot make any guarantees due to the nature of being a seasonal venue. Please fill out this form or email Reservations@bearx.com to find out if your event is something we can take on!

You must be 18 years or older to enter the venue (ya know, because it's a bar) unless the surf machine is rented out for a Good Vibe Ride Session, you are attending a Private Event or Camp Surf.

Members & guests MUST bring a government-issued photo ID. We recommend bringing money for that cold beverage, beach towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and most importantly, Good Vibes! And yes, you can bring a cup/water bottle as long as it is empty upon arrival.

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 or 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.

Great question!! We made a video that we believe captures our vision for the operational changes over the years in the best way. We highly encourage you to watch it!