Academy Sports + Outdoors

550 Barnes Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, United States

Academy Sports + Outdoors

About the Company

rating: 4.3

With a wide range of quality hunting, fishing and camping equipment, patio sets, barbecue grills, along with sports and recreation products, we're for the fanatics, the seasoned veterans, and those just starting out. We’re for all. For more information about Academy Sports + Outdoors, visit our website.

Categories

  • Sporting goods store
  • Baseball goods store
  • Camping store
  • Fishing store
  • Exercise equipment store
  • Gun shop
  • Hunting store
  • Outdoor sports store
  • Shoe store
  • Sportswear store

Contact Information

Phone: +1 512-558-5300

Website: https://www.academy.com/storelocator/texas/san-marcos/store-0121

Address: 550 Barnes Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, United States

Working hours
  • Monday: 9 AM–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM–9 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM–11 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM–9 PM

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Reviews

Review №1

Rating: 1

Lacking in so many ways. Prices are not good deals, they are standard prices. Their recovery section is really poor for a sports store. They dont have a single reusable gel pack in the entire store. Store layout is also all over the place. I dont think I will be returning. Theres nothing special about this store whatsoever.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 4

Date: 4 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

I liked the assortment they have of footwear... I was able to easily find what I was looking for. I recommend you go to this place if you are looking for something for work... I liked the assortment of shoes... I could easily find what I was looking for I recommend going to this place if you are looking for something for work...

Date: 4 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 2

Love the store, we shop here pretty often and love the online/curbside option. Disappointed that I ordered a $80 basketball and was given a $40 dollar one, thank goodness we noticed before leaving but when we came inside to get the mistake corrected I almost felt like they thought I was lying.. I ended up going in to find the correct basketball and they did notice their mistake at that point a little disappointed in the level of customer service and lack of ownership of the situation.

Date: 4 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 1

Bought Vans here in June, it is September now. The sole separated. Went in to see what their customer service desk would say. They referred me to Vans and would not honor the product they sold to me. 100% won t be buying anything at this academy or maybe even any Academy.

Date: 5 days ago

Review №6

Rating: 1

Don t bother calling they never answer the phone. Also, ammo prices are outrageous

Date: 5 days ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Had what I needed at a decent price

Date: a week ago

Review №8

Rating: 4

Five stars , if they werent out of so many items.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 4

Good products and service at fair prices.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 1

On 09/16/24, both my son and spouse went in with the intentions of purchasing a shotgun. Lloyd was very helpful but Diana/Diane or whatever her name is was very rude. While my son was making his selection, he came to find out that they only had the display model which had scuffs and scratches. Lloyd offered a 5% discount. My son decided to purchase the display. While waiting to do his paperwork, the employees left his gun on the counter behind the gun bar and ended up dropping it on the ground from about 4ft high. Upon further examination of the gun, it was seen with more scuffs from the fall at which point my son was offered another 5% discount. When it came time for Diane to do the paperwork, she was very rude and got upset when my spouse told her they should probably clean the counters so they won t drop another gun. She went to the back, and unbeknownst to my family, called the cops. She decided she didn t want to offer a discount after all and told my son she had no intentions to ever give them a discount and was only going to give him a 5% discount because he saw the gun fall. My son just wanted to make his purchase and leave. As soon as he was done paying for his gun, the cops walked in. For this manager to call the cops for absolutely no reason is absurd when she was in the wrong the entire time. And if my family was doing anything wrong, then why were they still allowed to purchase the firearm?? Why wait til after the transaction is complete to bring the cops in?? Had we known, we wouldn t have made the purchase. Lesson learned though. My son will be canceling his Academy card and we will now take our business elsewhere. We ve spent too much money at this location to be treated like trash. Diane made it seem like they were demanding a discount when that was not the case. They were offered the discount by the sales associate.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №14

Rating: 3

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Jakob went above and beyond to educate us on supplements and offer some great suggestions.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №16

Rating: 3

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

If you cant find it here, you dont need it

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №18

Rating: 2

Every single stall in the restroom is disgusting nobody cleans. This is morning the store hasn t been opened long so nobody has cleaned it in a while.

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 4

Busy place, lots of stuff on sale.

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 1

The employees are no help, it s my fault for continuing to shop at this location, Never again

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 3

Poorly stocked. No assistance available

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №27

Rating: 3

Date: a month ago

Review №28

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Always a great time shopping at Academy.Not all created equal though,the employees definitely make the difference.But overall Academy is definitely my choice for my outdoor needs.

Date: a month ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №33

Rating: 1

I bought a barbecue. Store told me they d load it. It was too wide to fit and I told them they needed to take the side trays off to fit. While they were doing that I told them I had an additional Purchase to Make and went inside. When I came out they attempted to put it in without removing the side trays and ripped a 7 tear in my brand new 2024 car leather and the grill was stuck Hanging out. The employee told Me he hadn t taken them off because they had no tools. Manager came out and asked for tools - miraculously the store then had tools. They told Me their insurance/company would take care of the damage. I got a call for that three days ago but missed the call - I have called the person back about 5 times for three days and cant get a hold Of any person and she isn t calling me back. So I feel I m getting a run around and feel the people in town should know how Academy is handling this matter. Tried to call Them directly but their 0 prompt isn t working, so again - I can t get a hold of anyone. So I m Leaving this review

Date: a month ago

Review №34

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Had what we needed and employees were friendly.

Date: a month ago

Review №37

Rating: 4

Nice staff store restroom could have been a lot cleaner. No toilet paper at all and toilets nasty.

Date: a month ago

Review №38

Rating: 1

This store is absolutely absurd. Ive had my last share of it today. Theyre always a mess, the store always has people who never have an answer to any question you may have and there are sale signs up all the time that are never honored. Like today. Magellan sale 25% off everywhere. We had several hundred dollars worth of items and the young kid just stared at us and said what do you want me to do about it. We left the stuff and will not return. Last time it was sales that the gal said ended 2 WEEKS prior but we just hadnt taken down the signs yet this is a joke. Ghetto placement and horrid service. Get it together yall or shut it down.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

It was a busy day that day, but they had enough registers open to handle.So there was not a very long way and the cashier was very nice and friendly.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Great service

Date: 2 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

One of my favorite stores period Fuels my camping hobby and the staff are always friendly.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Great fishing gear.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 4

Great selection of water shoes!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 4

Good shopping experience kinda spendy but I needed clothing to wear in the heat for work and they had a fairly good selection. Not much in the larger sizes but got a couple pairs of pants anyway. Would have been better if anyone had asked us if we needed help...and if they had more 2x-4x clothing.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

My visit was just as I expected it to be, Academy works hard to provide great stuff and service. Store is very nice and fully stocked with quality products. Walmart could learn from this Academy.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

We love it!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 3

Date: 3 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 1

Incredibly disappointed with treatment we received, or even lack there of. The girl working at the stand by the front door was so inconvenienced by asking about shopping carts .i guess we were interrupting her stand around and talk time, because after being sassy about two sides of the entrance having cart options and failing to listen or be aware of the broken carts sign attached, she fired off with well we don t have anyone to run carts (plenty of employees just standing around talking), she stomped over to slam the seat part down and push the cart over to me that had a broken wheel. All the other employees just seemed bother with having to work in the first place lol. Was just so disappointing for an Academy. I get we all have bad days but there seems to be a running theme of bad attitudes and inconvenienced people. I ll make the drive into Selma before going back to this location.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

First of all I need to say that Thomas, who was working in the firearms department at the time, dropped what he was doing and immediately came to my aid. He knew a lot about the subject I needed help with (fishing). He recommended to me a rod and reel combo and talked to me and explained why it was good and how to use it, etc. I want Thomas to receive recognition for his wonderful customer service and his knowledge of fishing. A little later I needed to know what line I should use for the rod he recommended, and once again, he dropped what he was doing and came to my aid. He again recommended a very good fishing line, and explained what the line was made of, what it could endure and etc. I will recommend this store in particular to anyone who needs any kind of sports equipment solely because of Thomas and the crew that were working that day.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Great staff!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Everyone was friendly, and helpful when trying to find something.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

I appreciate the upgrade in style on the men s fishing shirts!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 3

I shop for some clothing here at the store but they never have the size I want. I just need extra large shorts in BCG brand but they never have the size or the color that Im looking for. Ive been several times over the last 6 months and I think Im done with academy sports and outdoors.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Really Loved pricing of items. Very affordable. Came from AZ & will be back again when Im back in Texas!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 3

Customer service sucks.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Good selection.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Igloo repair parts? Heck yeah! New boots for work? Heck yeah! Basketball for grandson? Done.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Really good service

Date: 5 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Quick and easy to do a curbside pickup order!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Great people

Date: 5 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 4

Im extremely upset with the treatment I received. I used the restroom to change out of my church clothes into some regular clothes,dropped off my clothes in the car and went back in to shop for some boots. They staff thought I stole clothes and told me to leave. I had bought these clothes and showed them the receipt. Update: 4/15/2024 Thank you to the Store Manager Richie and Caroline for taking time to help sort the situation and going out of their way to turn a negative experience into a positive one. I really appreciate the fast response,and ability to quickly resolve the issue.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Nice and clean

Date: 5 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 1

Went there for tennis shoes. They didnt have size 8s of the first five styled I wanted. Went in today to get a swimsuit and they one cashier and 6 people standing in line to check. Academy is lucky they dont really have any competition

Date: 5 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 3

Date: 5 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 3

Date: 6 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 4

Too expensive but nice clothes

Date: 6 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Alexis was a great help and very friendly. She deserves a a raise for all the hard work she does

Date: 6 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

This great store has all things sporting from fishing to shoes; from camping to clothes. I love this place.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Academy always has great prices and is one of the only stores that carries sports cleats

Date: 6 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Friendly

Date: 7 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

a very clean store, easy to find. great shopping

Date: 7 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

I love it

Date: 7 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

I primarily buy Wrangler jeans from Academy, price was 19.99 for years, now at 24.99. Still a fair price considering how many products have drastically increased in price over the last 3 years. 5 Stars for Academy

Date: 7 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 1

The cashier on 8 on 2/24/24 had a very bad attitude, she made me go back to the shelf take a picture of the price on Reebok work shoes and told me the model number is still different even though they look the same, so all the shoes on the Reebok work shoe shelf have a wrong price. Never again.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 3

Date: 7 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 4

Didnt carry bowling shoes anymore

Date: 7 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

This store has more than the ones in san antonio. Great prices

Date: 7 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

The best place for all your sporting needs. Wrong size or problems with the product, no worries. Returns and exchanges or easy.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 4

A Texas Classic!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 3

I like academy, but the three girls who looked at me standing in line several times before coming to check me out was annoying. The other two girls at the dressing room who didnt understand why I gave them the clothes I had tried on, even when the sign told me too, were also annoying.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 4

Found most of the camping gear I was looking for. If you re looking to find the right stuff at the right price and want to buy it everyday this is the place for you

Date: 8 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Great selection of Columbia and Magellan appearal. Many brands of sports and work shoes.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 1

Bought a pair of rubber steel toe boots. I bought em about 6 months ago. Wore them twice. 2nd time I wore them , right boot leaked. Foot got wet. I filled it up with water to check where the hole was. Its in the seam. I didnt puncture the boot. They wont replace it..... I dont need to shop there anymore . Quality of their products suks.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Excellent service.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Very organized! Did have to search for what I was looking for. Thanks guys

Date: 8 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 3

Date: 8 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Good selection Good prices

Date: 8 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

I can always find what I need. Fairly reasonable prices.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 3

Date: 8 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 2

Date: 8 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

I liked this store, but I wish they had more varieties for basketball shoes.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 3

Date: 9 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 4

Typical Academy store. Very crowded with Christmas shoppers. Stopped in for 22-250 ammo. This store didnt have any. But thats not uncommon for this caliber ammo. I would visit this store again.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Found everything I needed for gifts. The young lady who brought out my package was very nice and helpful.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

I liked the store, you can find things from all sports to weapons in case you need something hehehe

Date: 9 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

We needed to buy new basketball shoes. After looking for a few minutes and asking an employee, we found the basketball section. My son found shoes in our price range that he liked.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Good service

Date: 9 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 2

Live out of town and called to make sure they carried what I needed and they didn t answer after ringing for 10 minutes

Date: 9 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Had to drive an 1hr from out of town to get my purchase. Thank you guys for getting me loaded up with my new BBQ pit. You guys had my order ready for pick-up curb-side in no time.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 4

The lady (wish I remembered her name) in shoes was great! She was very helpful both in shoes and clothes. Convinced my daughter to go a size up on a shirt, so not shrink. We got shoes for my other daughter and son. *Ill edit when get her name.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Good pre-holiday sales. Clean store.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Excellent service and very affordable prices and the assortment is wide

Date: 10 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 1

Went to buy wristbands they were 11 bucks and now 27 bucks I left too expensive

Date: 10 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Iike all the nice shirts and shoes.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Very large establishment, full of good products and excellent assortment, prices according to quality

Date: 11 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 4

Nice store friendly cashiers

Date: 11 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Always friendly and very helpful staff.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Friendly staff and Ill Stand in service

Date: 11 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Get your camping on with this place! Dont forget your wallet or your shoes.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Always a great place to shop.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 4

This is the goto outdoor store.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 4

Had a greater that welcomed us to the store

Date: 11 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Nice store

Date: 11 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

It s Academy

Date: 11 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 4

I would give five stars but the don t carry hunting

Date: 11 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 4

I was buying clothes for a homeless guy and was helped to a T after zi told them my story. This happened at San marcos texas academy. Thank you.

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Looking for shoes for wife. Found some.

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Quick and easy trip. Went in to update my husband and sons fishing license. My nephew came across a great one some Nike Air Max shoes. They were marked down to 79.98 then we asked the sales manager if this was the correct price he said yes plus you get an additional 50% off. He was so excited. You never know what you find when you are not looking to buy. When you are looking to buy you never find anything.

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Great store!!! Always find everything we need and so helpful and friendly

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Great store great people !

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 3

Big place lot to offer. Got a good price on boots

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago