Pedernales Falls State Park
The Pedernales River over ancient limestone terraces, with a designated swimming beach downstream. Entry $6 for ages 13+, kids free.
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McKinney Falls State Park
Two limestone waterfalls with swimming pools on Onion Creek, inside Austin’s city limits. Entry $6 for ages 13+, kids 12 and under free.
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Devil’s Waterhole at Inks Lake State Park
A deep, clear cove walled by pink granite on a constant-level lake — swimmable even in drought. Park entry $7 for ages 13+, kids free.
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Balmorhea State Park
The world’s largest spring-fed swimming pool — 1.3 acres of 72–76°F water in the West Texas desert. Entry $7 for ages 13+, kids free.
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Garner State Park
2.9 miles of clear, spring-fed Frio River, 300+ campsites and nightly summer dances. Entry $8 for ages 13+, kids 12 and under free.
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Blue Hole Regional Park
Cypress Creek, rope swings and a grassy swim lawn. Half-day swim passes $15 adults / $10 youth — reservation required, card only, no cash.
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Krause Springs
32 springs, two pools and a grotto waterfall on 115 acres. Day visits $11 adults / $6 kids, with tent and RV camping — no reservation for day use.
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Jacob’s Well
A crystal-clear artesian spring in an 81-acre natural area. Entry is free; swimming is reservation-only and currently cancelled — check before you go.
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Barton Springs Pool
Austin’s three-acre spring-fed pool stays 68–70°F all year. Guarded swimming, $5 resident / $9 non-resident for adults — no reservation needed.
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Hamilton Pool Preserve
A 50-foot waterfall and jade-green pool under a limestone grotto. Reservation required, cash only — $12 per vehicle plus $8 per adult on arrival.
