Open, park feeFrio River at Garner
Garner State Park, Concan
A scenic Hill Country state park offering swimming, tubing, and paddling on the Frio River.
Rivers in Texas
7 rivers you can swim in across Texas, each checked for public access.
7 spots listed7 rivers1 need a booking in season
7 spots in Texas
Open, park fee
Designated areas onlyPedernales Falls
Pedernales Falls State Park, Johnson City
A Hill Country park with limestone ledges, river pools, hiking, and designated swimming areas.
Designated areas onlyComal River
Landa Park, New Braunfels
A spring-fed urban river corridor associated with Landa Park and New Braunfels recreation areas.
Open, fee to enterSouth Llano River swimming area
South Llano River State Park, Junction
A spring-fed, slow-moving section of the South Llano River with public swimming areas in South Llano River State Park.
Open, book aheadBlanco 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.
Open, fee to enterGuadalupe 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.
Free, open all yearRio 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.