Krause Springs
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Entry fee: Cash day-use admission (see Pricing & Policies on krausesprings.net). Krause Springs is a spring in Burnet County, Texas.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | Mild |
| Water clarity | Operator: about 32 springs on 115 acres; pools fed year-round at roughly 68F, flowing toward Lake Travis. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | 424 County Road 404, Spicewood; about 30 miles west of Austin. Free on-site parking. |
| Parking | Free on-site parking; ride-share pickup from the property is unreliable per operator FAQ. |
| When it fills | Weekends and holidays fill early. |
| Fee | Cash day-use admission (see Pricing & Policies on krausesprings.net); no cards noted on FAQ bring-cash list. |
| Hours | Open daily 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; no entry or re-entry after 8 p.m. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Reservation window | Day visits first-come; camping bookings via RoverPass for overnight stays. |
| Seasonal closure | Typically closed about Nov 1 through Feb 15 for winter rest and property work. |
| Managed by | Krause Springs (private; Krause family) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Note | Manmade and natural spring pools, butterfly garden, primitive tent camping and RV sites. |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
| Glass | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Krause Springs open?
Seasonal closure: Typically closed about Nov 1 through Feb 15 for winter rest and property work. Hours: Open daily 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; no entry or re-entry after 8 p.m.
Can you swim at Krause Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Krause Springs. A mild current is reported here.
How do you get to Krause Springs?
The road in is paved. 424 County Road 404, Spicewood; about 30 miles west of Austin. Free on-site parking. Parking: Free on-site parking; ride-share pickup from the property is unreliable per operator FAQ. Weekends and holidays fill early.
Do you need a reservation for Krause Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Krause Springs?
The fee is Cash day-use admission (see Pricing & Policies on krausesprings.net); no cards noted on FAQ bring-cash list.
What facilities are at Krause Springs?
Restrooms. Manmade and natural spring pools, butterfly garden, primitive tent camping and RV sites.
What are the rules at Krause Springs?
Dogs are not allowed, camping is allowed, and glass containers are not allowed.
Nearby
Sources
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- https://www.krausesprings.net/about (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / about / 32 springs / camping, rules.camping allowed / amenities, swimmerNotes.waterType spring / entryType)
- https://www.krausesprings.net/new-page (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hours / seasonalClosure / fee cash, swimmerNotes.waterClarityNote ~68F / swimmingAllowed, rules.dogs not_allowed / glass, access.parking / roadNote)