Closest base
Look for places to stay in Balmorhea when the pool is the main reason for the trip. A simple Balmorhea hotel, roadside motel, or small guesthouse keeps the morning easy.
About Balmorhea State Park
Balmorhea State Park centers on the San Solomon Springs pool, a spring-fed public swimming and scuba-diving destination in West Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife notes that the pool is spring fed and open for swimming with park-entry rules.
This page should feel different from the river pages. There is no downtown lagoon or float corridor here; the draw is a clear spring pool in desert country.
What to know before you go
Water sourceSan Solomon Springs
Managed byTexas Parks and Wildlife
Best baseBalmorhea or Fort Davis route
Trip typeSpring-fed pool and West Texas drive
Check the pool status
The pool can close for annual cleaning or operations. Confirm current hours and park alerts before making Balmorhea the anchor.
Where to stay nearby
Stay in Balmorhea for the most direct pool trip. Use Fort Davis when the trip also includes mountain scenery and a slower West Texas base.
Balmorhea stay guide
West Texas base
Use this page to choose between Balmorhea, Fort Davis, and larger arrival bases.
