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    Blue Hole

    Blue Hole Regional Park, Wimberley, TexasSpring on Cypress CreekSeasonal, book ahead

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    A spring-fed swimming area with rope swings, shaded cypress trees, and a designated swim season.

    Water
    Spring, Cypress Creek
    Entry
    Paid, set by the City of Wimberley, booking required in season
    Swim hours
    About 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in season
    Facilities
    Restrooms, showers, picnic areas, rope swings
    Lifeguard
    None. Free life jackets on site.
    Dogs
    Not in the swim area (service animals allowed)
    Children
    12 and under must be with an adult aged 18 or over
    Managed by
    City of Wimberley

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersWeekends onlyClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    From central Wimberley, take Ranch Road 12 north and turn onto Blue Hole Road, then follow signs to Blue Hole Regional Park. The swimming area is inside the city park; park entry and swim-area access are separate.

    29.9939, -98.0987

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Book your swim time in advance during the season.
    • Children 12 and under must be with an adult aged 18 or over.
    • No lifeguards: you swim at your own risk.
    • No pets in the swim area, except service animals.
    • No glass and no alcohol in the swim area.
    • Swimming stops for bacteria, poor visibility, heavy rain, low groundwater or lightning.

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    Questions about Blue Hole

    Do I need a reservation for Blue Hole?

    Yes, for the swim area during the swim season. You do not need one to walk in the rest of the park.

    What are the swimming hours?

    Generally 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the swim season.

    Can I just turn up?

    No. The city does not sell swim-area entry at the gate without a booking.

    Are life jackets available?

    Yes, free of charge, first come first served.

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