Wild Swim Atlas

Springs in Texas

7 springs you can swim in across Texas, each checked for public access.

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7 spots in Texas

Seasonal, book ahead

Blue Hole

Spring
Blue Hole Regional Park, Wimberley

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

Set swim times, book ahead

Jacob’s Well

Spring
Jacob’s Well Natural Area, Wimberley

A deep artesian spring and popular swimming site in the Texas Hill Country.

Open, paid entry

Barton Springs

Spring
Zilker Park, Austin

A large spring-fed municipal pool in Zilker Metropolitan Park.

Open, paid entry

Krause Springs

Spring
Krause Springs (private, open to visitors), Spicewood

A privately operated Hill Country swimming property with natural springs, pools, and camping.

Open most of the year

San Solomon Springs

Spring
Balmorhea State Park, Balmorhea

A large desert oasis pool fed by San Solomon Springs in west Texas.

Open, fee to enter

Deep Eddy Pool

Spring
Eilers Park, Rollingwood

Deep Eddy Pool is a historic, man-made public pool filled with natural aquifer water in Eilers Park, Austin.

Free, open all year

Salado Springs

Spring
W. A. Pace Park, Salado

A group of springs feeding Salado Creek, with public creek swimming listed at W. A. Pace Park.