Find a public swimming hole, with today's rules
Outdoor Swim Guide lists natural swimming spots with legal public access and links every fact to the park, city or owner that runs it. Checked November 4, 2026: Balmorhea's pool is open; Hamilton Pool, Krause Springs, Blue Hole Wimberley and Turner Falls are closed for swimming right now.
Featured spots
Hamilton Pool
Waterfall grotto west of Austin. Reservation plus cash fee.
Balmorhea
Spring-fed pool up to 25 ft deep in West Texas.
Devil's Waterhole
Granite cove at Inks Lake State Park.
Blue Hole
Cypress Creek swim area in Wimberley.
Krause Springs
Private spring park near Spicewood.
Lake Texoma
Corps and state park beaches.
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- States: Texas, Oklahoma (Turner Falls), Arkansas, Missouri (Johnson's Shut-Ins)
- Cities: Dallas, Dallas lake beaches, Austin, San Antonio
Natural water has no lifeguard unless a page says so. Read the safety notes on each spot page and the disclaimer.