Spring-fed Texas
Hill Country Springs
Explore aquifer-fed pools, creek swimming areas, river headwaters, municipal parks, and privately managed spring destinations across Central Texas and the Hill Country.
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Destinations in this collection
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Barton Springs Pool
Austin · Travis County County · Central Texas
A three-acre, spring-fed public swimming pool in Zilker Park supplied by the Barton Springs system and known for year-round cool water.
San Marcos Springs at Spring Lake
San Marcos · Hays County County · Central Texas
A large aquifer-driven spring system forming Spring Lake and the headwaters of the San Marcos River, interpreted through public ecological tours and programs.
Jacob's Well Natural Area
Wimberley · Hays County County · Hill Country
A Hill Country artesian spring and karst natural area at the headwaters of Cypress Creek, protected for water, habitat, and public education.
Hancock Springs Park
Lampasas · Lampasas County County · Hill Country
A historic municipal park centered on a free-flowing spring-fed swimming pool and shaded community recreation grounds in Lampasas.
Blue Hole Regional Park
Wimberley · Hays County County · Hill Country
A municipal Hill Country park centered on a clear Cypress Creek swimming area shaded by mature bald cypress trees.
Krause Springs
Spicewood · Burnet County County · Hill Country
A privately owned Hill Country swimming and camping destination where dozens of natural springs feed landscaped and natural pools above Lake Travis.