Texas is known for hot summers. But did you also know that Texas has some amazing lakes, swimming holes, beaches and rivers to cool off in? Before air conditioning a few of these swimming holes where the only way for people to keep cool during the long hot summers. Your family can still enjoy their natural splendor while splashing around in the cool waters.
Much of the state had good rains this spring which means many lakes and rivers are finally full and ready to enjoy. Please read the swimming safety tips and make sure you, and your family know your limits when swimming. Many lake, river and beach areas do not have posted lifeguards.
Below are 30 great swimming spots to enjoy for 30 days of activity in the summer.
Central Texas:
Barton Springs- Austin, TX- spring fed pool
Deep Eddie Pool- Austin, TX- spring fed pool
Jacob's Well - Wimberly, TX- swimming hole
Blue Hole- Wimberly, TX- swimming hole
Blue Hole- Georgetown, TX- swimming hole
Pace Bend Park- Travis County- lake
Krause Springs-Spicewood, TX- swimming hole
McKinney Falls State Park- Austin, TX- swimming hole
Inks Lake State Park- Burnet, TX- lake
Comal Springs- New Braunfels, TX- river
San Marcos River- San Marcos, TX- river
Bastrop State Park- Bastrop, TX- pool
East Texas
Tyler State Park-Tyler, TX- lake
Martin Creek Lake State Park- Tatum, TX- lake
Lake Livingston State Park- Livingston, TX- lake
Gulf Coast & South Texas
Galveston Island State Park- Galveston, TX- beach
Mustang Island State Park- Port Aransas, TX- beach
Padre Island National Sea Shore- Corpus Christi, TX- beach
Lake Corpus Christi State Park- Corpus Christi, TX- lake
West Texas
Medina River- Bandera, TX- river
South Llano River State Park- Junction, TX- river
Devils River State Natural Area- Del Rio, TX- river
Fort Clark Springs- Bracketville, TX- spring fed pool
Garner State Park- Concan, TX- river
Balmorhea State Park- Toyahvale, TX- spring fed pool
North Texas
Lake Allen Henry- Lubbock, TX- lake
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area- Fritch, TX- lake
Abilene State Park- Abilene, TX- swimming pool
Copper Breaks State Park- Quanah, TX- lake
Possum Kingdom State Park, Caddo, TX- lake
Lifeguarding is a great outdoor summer job for young people. They learn invaluable skills that they can apply in many outdoor and health related careers.