Best Swimming Holes in Texas

A great way to cool off in the Texas heat is to jump into the "coolest" fresh water around. Here is a list of the best Texas swimming holes. Make it a goal to enjoy one or two of these Texas swimming holes each year. Have fun.

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SWIMMING HOLE	LOCATION	COMMENTS
Barton Springs Pool	Austin 512 476-9044	Barton Springs is said to be the best swimming hole in the state because of the beautiful setting and largest flow of cool water from the Balcones Fault. Open year-round. Click here to learn more about Barton Springs. Zilker Park - 2101 Barton Springs Road
Deep Eddy Pool	Austin	Deep Eddy Pool is listed as a historic landmark and is the oldest swimming pool in Texas. During the summer a large movie screen is set up pool-side for Splash Party Movie Nights. Float in the pool and enjoy family films. 401 Deep Eddy Ave
Medina River	Bandera Area	The Medina River is a short, narrow, beautiful river that is reminiscent of the Upper Guadalupe. There is a secluded loop (just north of Bandera) that is a popular spot. Moffett Park
Blanco State Park	Blanco 830 833-4333	This city park near the town square has a small dam that creates a wide lagoon for swimming and a waterfall for your enjoyment.
Fort Clark Springs	Bracketville 830 563-2493	This pool is the third largest spring fed pool in the state. It is in a gated community with a motel and is open only to those motel guests. It is worth the stay if you are in the area.
The Quince	Camp Wood	You will find cold clear water in this 15' deep swimming hole. Free to those who find this pool just a few hundred yards along River Road off Texas Highway 55.
Brinks Crossing	Center Point	A place where you can linger and get wet in the deep river water of the Guadalupe. This is a free swimming spot with shade trees and a sandy beach. Where Center Point River Road crosses the Guadalupe River
Garner State Park	Concan 830 232-6132	Floating in your tube or paddling in your boat is delightful in this tree lined river with the hills to the west. This is a very popular park and can be extremely crowded on the weekends. 234 RR 1050
Burger's Lake	Fort Worth 817 737-3414	Burger's Lake is a 30-acre park featuring a one-acre spring-fed lake for swimming and sandy beaches for sunning, picnicking. You will also find a 20' slide, 25' trapeze and diving boards. 1200 Meandering Road
Hunt Crossing	Hunt	Where the North and South Forks of the Guadalupe River join, you can stop long enough to take a dip and you might even be lucky enough to find a rope swing.
Lake Raven	Huntsville	This is a beautiful lake in the middle of a thick pine forest. This is primarily a fishing lake but has a roped off area designated for swimmers. The tannin from the pine trees has turned the water a light brown color.
Devil's Waterhole	Inks Lake	This watering hole features areas for swimming and guided canoe tours and is one of the state's most popular swimming holes. It was formed by millions of years of water erosion over solid granite.
The Slab	Kingsland	Listed among the swimming holes but not exactly for swimming - more for lounging in the shallow pools and enjoying the beauty of this spot where the Llano River meets the Colorado on FM 3404.
Hancock Springs Pool	Lampasas	These sulfurous springs which were once a health resort now provide an open-air swimming pool. A quaint tearoom has been restored next to the pool.
Robinson Park	Llano	There is a relatively large impoundment that is good for swimming and fishing and this park also could be used as a take out point for kayak trips originating around Castell.
Village Creek State Park	Lumberton 409 755-7322	You will need to take a one-mile hike to reach this area where the river curves past a large sandbar. The river is spring fed and the temperature ranges from 74-78 degrees. 8854 Park Road 74
Granite Beach Park	Marble Falls	You will be able to go on slides, an aquatic trampoline, icebergs and water toys. There will be plenty for the children to do in this sheltered cove.
City Tube Chute	New Braunsfels 830 608-2165	The City Tube Chute located on the Comal River is the longest Tube Chute in the world providing a 30 second thrill ride. 100 Leibscher Drive
Cypress Bend Park	New Braunfels	This free city park gives you access to the Guadalupe River around the east side of town. The shady park features picnic areas and a playground.
Schlitterbahn West	New Braunfels 830 625-2351	Great family fun can be had at the best water park in the country. Whether you are tubing the lazy river, floating in the pool or sitting at the swim up bar in the hot tub, you will certainly enjoy your day at this park. 305 W. Austin
Lake Fryer at Wolf Creek Park	Perryton 806 435-4014	This seven hundred acre park is a wonderful low-key getaway with a designated swimming area on this mostly fishing lake. You can also find camping with picnic tables and grills. Lake Fryer is a great place to visit if you are in the Panhandle.
Ratcliff Lake	Ratcliff	Tucked in the Davy Crockett Natl Forest, this roped off swimming area is a beautiful spot for swimming, canoeing or paddle boating in East Texas.
Rio Vista Park	San Marcos 512 392-7031	This section of the San Marcos River which is a constant 72 degrees is perfect for swimming and tubing or snorkeling and scuba diverting. 555 Cheatham
Krause Springs	Spicewood 830 693-4181	This possibly is the most beautiful swimming hole in the state. Situated on a bluff overlooking Cypress Creek, with the water spilling down a bluff over ferns and then crashing into a deep pool. Tent and RV camping is available in the park. For more details about Krause Springs click here.
Balmorhea State Park	Toyahvale 432 375-2370	This is a huge spring fed swimming pool (1 3/4 acres) that you will share with fish, turtles, scuba divers and other swimmers. 9207 Highway 17 S
Hamilton Pool	Travis County 512 264-2740	There is a 45 foot water fall creating a great swimming hole. This wooded canyon has delighted many who have swum in the bright green lagoon. To learn more click here. Image by Shaun Goffe
Utopia City Park	Utopia	Utopia sits under huge cypress trees surrounded by camping and picnic areas.
Blue Hole	Wimberley 512 847-0025	Tucked amongst the tall bald cypresses, this swimming hole is gorgeous. You can jump in the water or bask in the shade of the old trees. Open Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Blue Hole Park - 333 Blue Hole Lane