Spring-fed Texas
Spring-Fed Swimming in Texas
Find established Texas destinations where visitors can swim in naturally spring-fed water, subject to current operating conditions, admission rules, and seasonal access requirements.
Check current conditions
Spring flow, water quality, swimming access, closures, and capacity limits can change. Confirm current conditions with the official operator before traveling.
Protect sensitive springs
Follow posted rules, stay in designated areas, and avoid disturbing protected habitat, wildlife, vegetation, and historic water features.
Verify access
Admission, reservations, parking, swimming, guided access, and seasonal schedules vary by destination. Review each guide and its official source.
Destinations in this collection
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Balmorhea State Park
Toyahvale · Reeves County · West Texas
A spring-fed desert pool with swimming, camping, and historic CCC structures.
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.
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.
Las Moras Springs at Fort Clark
Brackettville · Kinney County County · South Texas
A large artesian spring group at historic Fort Clark that forms the headwaters of Las Moras Creek and supplies a landmark spring-fed swimming pool.