Texas Swimming Holes
Texas has 12 named swimming holes on record across 7 counties. Types include rivers, creek pools, lake coves, and springs. 2 need a hike. 11 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- No closure on file
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No swimming holes match.
| Name | Water type | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development River | Access paved road | Fee $5 adult; children 12 and under free | Status No closure on file | |
| Development Creek pool | Access paved road | Fee Swim half-day pass adults (13-59) $15; youth 4-12 / seniors 60+ / military $10; ages 3 and under free; Wimberley. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Lake cove | Access paved road | Fee $5 adult; children 12 and under free; organized adult groups $3 with prior arrangement | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Lake cove | Access paved road | Fee $7 adult day-use; children 12 and under free | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development River | Access paved road | Fee Garner State Park day-use $8 ages 13+; under 12 free (for park river access). | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development River | Access paved road | Fee $8 daily ages 13+; children 12 and under free | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Creek pool | Access 0.3 mi hike, paved road | Fee Reservation $12 per vehicle online (1 vehicle, 8 people max); day-use cash at gate $8 adult (13-61), $3 senior (62+). | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Lake cove | Access paved road | Fee $8 per person day-use (18+ only); seniors 62+ $3; 50%+ disabled veterans free. Cash only. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Spring | Access paved road | Fee General entry free. When swimming resumes, swim reservations are paid (FY 2027 schedule: $12 adults 13+; $9 ages 5-12. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Spring | Access paved road | Fee Cash day-use admission (see Pricing & Policies on krausesprings.net); no cards noted on FAQ bring-cash list. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Creek pool | Access paved road | Fee $6 adult (13+); children 12 and under free | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development River | Access 0.3 mi hike, paved road | Fee $6 per person ages 13+; children 12 and under free | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (11)
- Blanco State Park: runarut, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Hole: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Devil's Waterhole: No machine-readable author provided. Benjaminb~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 2.5
- Frio River: Mbraly, Public domain
- Garner State Park: Marc St. Gil, Public domain
- Hamilton Pool: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hippie Hollow: LoneStarMike, CC BY 3.0
- Jacob's Well: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Krause Springs: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- McKinney Falls: G. Lamar, CC BY 2.0
- Pedernales Falls: Corey Leopold, CC BY 2.0
Common questions
Where are the swimming holes in Texas?
12 named swimming holes are on record: Blanco State Park, Blue Hole, Caprock Canyons Waterfall, Devil's Waterhole, Frio River, Garner State Park, and 6 more.
Are any swimming holes in Texas closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Blue Hole, Caprock Canyons Waterfall, Devil's Waterhole, Frio River, Garner State Park, Hamilton Pool, and 5 more. Each page has the dated detail.
