Jacob's Well
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Vehicle entry needs a reservation: swimming normally May 1 to Sept 30 by online reservation only (2-hour blocks, max 40 people). Entry fee: General entry free. Jacob's Well is a spring on Cypress Creek in Hays County, Texas. See every spot on Cypress Creek.
Closures and warnings
Updated Sept 17, 2026: swimming cancelled until further notice due to low water levels / spring flow. Natural area remains open for hiking only. No SCUBA. As of September 17, 2026.
Before you swim
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
|---|
| Swimming allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Jump |
| Current | Mild |
| Water clarity | Artesian well feeding Cypress Creek toward Blue Hole and the Blanco River; flow historically millions of gallons per day when not drought-suppressed. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | Jacob's Well Natural Area near Wimberley / Woodcreek, Hays County. |
| Parking | Free parking for natural-area visitors. |
| Fee | General entry free. When swimming resumes, swim reservations are paid (FY 2027 schedule: $12 adults 13+; $9 ages 5-12. |
| Hours | Open daily 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; no entry after 5:30 p.m. |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Reservation window | Swimming normally May 1 to Sept 30 by online reservation only (2-hour blocks, max 40 people). Currently cancelled until further notice. |
| Day-use cap | 40 |
| Managed by | Hays County Parks and Natural Resources (Jacob's Well Natural Area) |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Not allowed |
| Fires | Not allowed |
| Glass | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Jacob's Well open?
Updated Sept 17, 2026: swimming cancelled until further notice due to low water levels / spring flow. Natural area remains open for hiking only. No SCUBA. As of September 17, 2026. Hours: Open daily 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; no entry after 5:30 p.m.
Can you swim at Jacob's Well?
No, swimming is not allowed at Jacob's Well. A mild current is reported here.
How do you get to Jacob's Well?
The road in is paved. Jacob's Well Natural Area near Wimberley / Woodcreek, Hays County. Parking: Free parking for natural-area visitors.
Do you need a reservation for Jacob's Well?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required: Swimming normally May 1 to Sept 30 by online reservation only (2-hour blocks, max 40 people). Currently cancelled until further notice.
Is there a fee at Jacob's Well?
The fee is General entry free. When swimming resumes, swim reservations are paid (FY 2027 schedule: $12 adults 13+; $9 ages 5-12.
Is Jacob's Well clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Jacob's Well.
What are the rules at Jacob's Well?
Dogs are not allowed, camping is not allowed, fires are not allowed, and glass containers are not allowed.
Nearby
Sources
3
- https://www.hayscountytx.gov/444/Jacobs-Well-Natural-Area (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / hazardNote swimming cancelled / hours, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed false / waterClarityNote, rules.dogs / fires / glass / camping / clothing, swimmerNotes.waterType spring / entryType jump)
- https://www.hayscountytx.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/69 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee free entry / swim reservation fees FY 2027, access.reservationWindow / dayUseCap 40)
- https://www.hayscountytx.gov/know-before-you-go (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.permitRequired when swimming / waterbodyName Cypress Creek)