Devil's Waterhole
- Elevation
- 900 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Required
Vehicle entry needs a reservation: day-use and camping reservations via ReserveAmerica / TPWD customer service. Entry fee: $7 adult day-use. Devil's Waterhole is a lake cove on Inks Lake / Valley Spring Creek in Llano County, Texas.
Closures and warnings
TPWD: swim at your own risk; no lifeguards. Watch for algae blooms in stagnant water (LCRA guidance). As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | Mild |
| Lifeguards | No lifeguards on duty. |
| Water clarity | TPWD: hike the small canyon or swim at Devil's Waterhole; when Valley Spring Creek is running, explore waterfalls upstream of the lake. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | Inks Lake State Park, 3480 Park Road 4 West, Burnet. Layer A pin uses Llano County park coordinates for Devil's Waterhole (not the McMullen County GNIS lake). |
| Parking | State park day-use and camping parking; reserve day-use when busy. |
| When it fills | Park often reaches capacity; TPWD recommends day-use reservations. |
| Fee | $7 adult day-use; children 12 and under free |
| Hours | Park open daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; headquarters and park store 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Reservation window | Day-use and camping reservations via ReserveAmerica / TPWD customer service. |
| Elevation | 900 ft |
| Managed by | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Inks Lake State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Park store, boat rentals, camping, and trails elsewhere in the park. |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Devil's Waterhole open?
TPWD: swim at your own risk; no lifeguards. Watch for algae blooms in stagnant water (LCRA guidance). As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Park open daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; headquarters and park store 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Can you swim at Devil's Waterhole?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Devil's Waterhole. A mild current is reported here. Lifeguards: No lifeguards on duty.
How do you get to Devil's Waterhole?
The road in is paved. Inks Lake State Park, 3480 Park Road 4 West, Burnet. Layer A pin uses Llano County park coordinates for Devil's Waterhole (not the McMullen County GNIS lake). Parking: State park day-use and camping parking; reserve day-use when busy. Park often reaches capacity; TPWD recommends day-use reservations.
Do you need a reservation for Devil's Waterhole?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required: Day-use and camping reservations via ReserveAmerica / TPWD customer service.
Is there a fee at Devil's Waterhole?
The fee is $7 adult day-use; children 12 and under free.
What facilities are at Devil's Waterhole?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Park store, boat rentals, camping, and trails elsewhere in the park.
What are the rules at Devil's Waterhole?
Camping is allowed.
Nearby
Fishing nearby
Public land
Just outside: Inks Lake State Park (0.4 mi) .
Sources
2
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lake (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / Devil's Waterhole swim and canyon note, access.fee / hours / elevationFt 900, access.parkingPattern / permitRequired reservations, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / lifeguardSeason / hazardNote, waterbodyName / waterClarityNote Valley Spring Creek, rules.camping allowed / amenities)
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.roadNote Burnet address / Layer A Llano pin for Inks Lake SP)