Escape The Texas Summer Heat At These 7 Stunning Swimming Spots

Here we are again on the calendar, with summer starting in Texas. With Memorial Day just a few weeks away, things like planning for summer vacations or just short weekend getaways are being planned out.

In Texas, we have many options for cooling off, like beaches, state parks, rivers, or spring-fed swimming holes. The May edition of Texas Highways Magazine tells us that Texas has at least 4,159 springs, more than any other state in the U.S.

Here is a quick list of the Top 7 to get you cooled off in Texas.

Barton Springs

This spring is in Austin within Zilker Park, and Robert Redford learned to swim at the pool while visiting his family in Austin when he was five years old.

Blue Hole

Blue Hole Regional Park is nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, near the charming town of Wimberley. The park is characterized by the iconic Blue Hole, a stunning natural swimming area fed by the crystal-clear waters of Cypress Creek.

Krause Springs

Krause Springs is located in the Hill Country of Texas, at 424 Krause Springs, in Spicewood, Texas. The springs are open every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

San Pedro Springs

San Pedro Springs Park, located in San Antonio, is the oldest park in Texas and one of the oldest in the nation. It has deep connections to American Indian and European settlements in the San Antonio era.

Shumacher Crossing

Near Hunt on the Guadalupe, this pristine jewel seems almost untouched by time. It offers a much-needed relief from the scorching Texas summers.

Devil's Waterhole 

It is at Inks Lake State Park in Burnet, Texas. Devil's Waterhole is a popular natural swimming area on the park's northeast side, surrounded by beautiful rock formations.

Neal's Lodge 

While countless swimming holes in Texas are perfect for cooling off, few compare to the one at Neal's Lodges in Concan. This private swimming resort offers exclusive access to one of the most pristine stretches of the Frio River.

So, plan a trip and take a dip in Texas!