Designated areas only30 miComal River
Landa Park, New Braunfels
A spring-fed urban river corridor associated with Landa Park and New Braunfels recreation areas.
Places to swim near San Antonio
7 natural swimming spots within about 60 miles of San Antonio, sorted by straight-line distance. Open each spot for the season, booking rules and directions.
7 spots listed4 rivers2 springs1 waterfall pool3 need a booking in season
7 spots in the San Antonio area
Designated areas only30 mi
Open, fee to enter30 miGuadalupe River swimming area
Guadalupe River State Park, Bulverde
A public river swimming area on four miles of Guadalupe River frontage at Guadalupe River State Park.
Open to swim33 miSaffold Dam
Max Starcke Park West, Seguin
Saffold Dam is a city-owned dam and man-made waterfall on the Guadalupe River beside Max Starcke Park in Seguin.
Seasonal, book ahead46 miBlue Hole
Blue Hole Regional Park, Wimberley
A spring-fed swimming area with rope swings, shaded cypress trees, and a designated swim season.
Free, open all year46 miRio Vista Park swimming area
Rio Vista Park, San Marcos
Public river access at Rio Vista Park allows swimming in the San Marcos River near central San Marcos.
Open, book ahead46 miBlanco State Park swimming area
Blanco State Park, Blanco
A public river swimming area along a one-mile stretch of the spring-fed Blanco River in Blanco State Park.
Set swim times, book ahead47 miJacob’s Well
Jacob’s Well Natural Area, Wimberley
A deep artesian spring and popular swimming site in the Texas Hill Country.