Thread: Your top swimming holes in Texas SP

Balmorhea SP is truly a special place. For those who do not appreciate the ruggedness and unique beauty of the desert, Balmorhea may not look like much at first glance.

San Solomon Springs in Balmorhea is truly an oasis, if ever there was one. Crystal clear and spring fed, the water is a brisk 72 - 76 degrees F year round. The "pool" ranges up to 25' deep and is a great place for snorkling. Some even go SCUBA diving there. There's a great picnic area around the pool with lots of trees. It's quite a contrast to the surrounding desert and there's a great view of the Davis mountains not too far off in the distance.

I've camped there on 3 occasions and have been serenaded by coyotes every night, and the stars and view of the Milky way on a clear, moonless night are absolutely stunning. It's well-worth the drive out there.

JohnK

Krause Springs in Spicewood TX

Been to Garner, Balmorhea, Inks, and Pedernales. Of those I would say for swimming, its Balmorhea. But for prettiest , Frio River is tops, hands down. Haven't been to the others listed. I prefer spring fed rivers as oposed to lakes.

Not mentioned but still a beautiful spot is Hamilton Pool outside Austin. Barton Springs is nice but dang it's cold!! Makes the Frio seem heated!

Balmorhea SP was rated number 1, here is a link that may take you to the online artice Top 10 State Park Swimming Holes | | TPW magazine | August 2008

Its clear cool water with dive opportunities for all and in the middle of the dry desert may be why, it is a neat place