You need to witness these gorgeous bodies of water in the Lone Star State for yourself.
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Westcave Waterfall in the Westcave Preserve 24814 Hamilton Pool Road, Round Mountain, Texas 78663, (830) 825-3442, westcave.org
Not far from Austin, Texas, the Westcave Preserve features a breathtaking cave formation with waterfalls and deep pools.
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Hamilton Pool in Hamilton Pool Preserve 24300 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620, (512) 264-2740, parks.traviscounty.tx.gov
Available for swimming, the Hamilton Pool is known for its 50-foot waterfall cascading into a limestone grotto.
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Boykin Springs in Angelina National Forest 111 Walnut Ridge Road, Zavalla, Texas 75980, (936) 897-1068, fs.usda.gove
Hike the Sawmill Trail winding through Angelina National Forest to check out the park's waterfall as well as the ruins of the Aldridge Sawmill.
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Riding River Ranch in Leaky, Texas 971 Kent Creek Road, Leakey, Texas 78873, (830) 555-1234, ridingriverranch.com
While swimming at the ranch is strictly for cabin guests only, a stay at the Riding River Ranch is worth the trip for a chance to experience its private spring fed lake.
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Pedernales Falls in Pedernales Falls State Park 2585 Park Road, Johnson City, Texas 78636, (830) 868-7304, tpwd.texas.gov
The highlight of this park is the spot where the Pedernales Rivers rushes over jagged layers of limestone to create Pedernales Falls.
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Fort Clark Springs in Bracketville, Texas 300 US 90, Brackettville, Texas 78832, (830) 563-2493, fortclark.com
Las Moras Spring feeds this swimming hole, which happens to be the third largest in Texas. A plus? The natural spring keeps the waters at an average 68 degrees year round.
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Blue Hole in Wimberley, Texas 100 Blue Hole Road, Wimberley, Texas 78676, (512) 243-1643, tpwd.texas.gov
You can take a dip or just bask in the shade of the old trees at this lovely swimming spot. The park even features rope swings for daring swimmers.
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Rio Vista Park in San Marcos, Texas 555 Cheatham St. San Marcos, Texas 78666, (512) 393-8400, toursanmarcos.com
Swimming, tubing or kayak down this stretch of the San Marcos River, which stays a constant 72 degrees.
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Dolan Falls on the Devils River State Natural Area Del Rio, Texas 78840, (830) 395-2133, tpwd.texas.gove
While the Devils River is one of the most ecologically intact rivers in Texas, visitors must prepare for a rugged wilderness experience. A permit is required for all trips on the Devils River, as the course is highly strenuous.
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Cattail Falls in Big Bend National Park 1 Panther Dr., Big Bend National Park, Texas 79834, (432) 477-2251, nps.gov
The remote and unmarked Cattail Falls is found on the western slope of the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park.
