Austin hub
City-first route for Barton Springs, the Greenbelt, and nearby spring-fed water.
Statewide guide
Texas Swimming Spots
Start in Austin, then move into the Hill Country and the river towns when the trip needs a different base.
Start here
Pick the base first, then move into the spot that fits the trip.
Hill Country hub
Corridor page for Dripping Springs, Wimberley, and the west-side reservation stops.
River-town routes
New Braunfels and San Marcos when the trip runs farther down the map.
Featured spots
These are the core pages that anchor the site and pull the rest of the corridor together.
Barton Springs Pool
The city anchor and the cleanest in-Austin swim stop.
Hamilton Pool Preserve
The west-side reservation stop that needs a local base.
Jacob's Well
The Wimberley spring stop that fits a quieter day plan.
Plan the trip
The day works better when the base matches the route instead of fighting it.
- Pick the spot that matches the kind of day you want.
- Choose the base that keeps the drive short.
- Check access or reservation rules before you leave.
- Keep the rest of the trip compact.