Texas is known for many things, but one thing we think often gets overlooked is its natural beauty, especially when you consider some of the amazing natural hot springs in Texas.
Here are our picks for the best natural springs and hot springs in Texas for you to enjoy.
The Best Hot Springs in Texas
Chianti Springs
First on list for the best natural hot springs in Texas is Chianti Springs.
Chianti Springs is a beautiful oasis located in the Chihuahua Desert near Marfa, Texas. It is a small hot spring surrounded by a park and resort in the middle of the desert. This beautiful hot spring is also home to a campground and resort. This makes the area a beautiful place to visit even if you are not a fan of the desert. Each cabin has air conditioning and a kitchen.
Balmorhea State Park
Balmorhea State Park is home to one of the most beautiful natural springs in Texas. Enjoy swimming in these luxurious waters, which are fed by San Solomon Springs, and stay around seventy degrees year-round. It is one of the largest spring-fed pools in the world. While you are here, you can also enjoy camping, taking in the local wildlife, geocaching, and more!
Schumacher Crossing Hunt, Texas
Schumacher Crossing is a dammed spot in the Guadalupe River near Hunt, Texas. The Schumacher family dammed the river in the 1920s, and it remains a great swimming spot in the area. Come here for the history and the swimming with your family.
Natural and Hot Springs in East Texas
Lake Tejas
The beautiful springs at Lake Tejas near Colmesneil, Texas are a great spot to visit on your trip to Texas. The lake is spring-fed and a great family spot when it is open (the lake is currently closed due to COVID-19). While you are swimming in this spring, enjoy the beautiful pine trees.
Blue Hole Georgetown, TX
The spring at Blue Hole in Georgetown is a beautiful lagoon near downtown Georgetown. The park features swimming, fishing, hiking trails, and more. This is a great spot to swim for the day if you are in Georgetown, Texas.
Barton Springs
Barton Springs is a year-round swimming hole located near Austin. It is a pool fed by natural underground springs that stay around seventy degrees year-round. This swimming hole is great for swimmers of all levels as depths range from less than a foot up to eighteen feet.
Krause Springs
Krause Springs is one of the only privately-owned spring systems on the list. It is a 115-acre system of over thirty hot springs featured on the National Registry of Historic Sites. It has been owned by the same family for over fifty years, and the property also features an amazing butterfly garden for the butterfly lover in your group.
Hancock Springs
If you are headed to the area of Lampasas, Texas, be sure to visit Hancock Springs Park. This is Texas’ oldest spring-fed pool, which features nice, cool seventy-degree water. The park also features a multipurpose clubhouse, a volleyball court, a picnic area, and a playground for the little ones. This would make an excellent day trip or afternoon trip if you are headed to the area.
Inks Lake State Park
The spectacular Inks Lake State Park is located near the Colorado River and is also known as the “Devil’s Watering Hole.” The park offers fun both in and out of the water with hiking trails, swimming, camping, and more. Be sure to enjoy the fishing to be had in the area as well.
Rio Vista Park
If you are into kayaking, then Rio Vista Park near San Marcos, Texas has the spot for you. The springs remain at seventy-two degrees year-round. The park also includes tennis courts, basketball courts, and picnic areas as well. Additionally, be sure to rent a tube from the local Lions Club and enjoy the river that way.
McKinney Falls
Are you looking for a great spot to camp near Austin? Look no further than McKinney Falls Park located just thirteen miles outside of the city. This spring is fed by ten-foot-high limestone formations near Onion Creek. The park is a great spot to camp and to take in the local wildlife.
Boykin Springs
Come enjoy Boykin Springs at Boykin Lake near Zavalla, Texas. This is a great area for swimming and non-motorized boating. In addition to the spring, there are many hiking trails and a historic sawmill that you can visit on your hike. The area is mostly level, so the hiking trails are fairly easy for the inexperienced hiker. The trail also features a beautiful waterfall that you can enjoy when you visit.
Springs in South Texas
Jacob’s Well
Are you headed to southern Texas? Make sure to stop at the second-largest submerged cave at Jacob’s Well State Park. The water comes from the Trinity aquifer, located 140-feet underground. The water stays at sixty-eight degrees year-round. The cave system around there is treacherous, so this area is for experienced SCUBA divers and cave divers only.
Hamilton Pool Preserve
Come to Hamilton Pool Preserve to enjoy guided hikes along the Pedernales River. The area is prone to landslides and falling rocks, so swimming is not guaranteed. The area also features a magnificent fifty-foot waterfall to see along the trail. The park is currently closed for swimming, but the trails are still open. There is also a beautiful beach for visitors as well.
Guadalupe River State Park
Come visit Guadalupe River State Park to swim, fish, tube, and hike if you are near the San Antonio area. This is a beautiful river area to visit if you are headed to one of the natural springs in Texas. There are campsites with and without electricity, so feel free to experience as much of nature as you desire in your camping experience.
Comal Springs
Be sure to stop at the largest spring system in Texas at Comal Springs in Landa Park. There are seven main springs surrounded by many smaller springs. The spring system sprawls out at over 4,300 feet in area. The springs were also a favorite camping site among local native tribes for thousands of years, so many artifacts and burial mounds have been found in the area.
Boquillas Hot Springs
Are you looking for a beautiful hot spring to visit in Texas? Well, look no further than Boquillas hot springs. Bask in the 105-degree water. This spring is located near the Mexican border and is only available for day use. There is no camping at the park.
These springs are some of the beautiful scenery you can take in on your trip to Texas. No matter what level of swimmer you are, there is something for everyone at these springs and parks. Are you planning on visiting any of these springs in Texas? Have you been already? Tell us about it in the comments or suggestions.
Wrapping Up The Best Natural and Hot Springs in Texas
We hope that you enjoyed our picks for the best natural hot springs in Texas. Know of an amazing spot we missed? Let us know in the comments below.