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25 Beautiful Rivers and Swimming Holes that are Driving Distance from SA

By San Antonio Current Staff on Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 5:40 pm

Texans are tough enough to endure the heat that comes with living in paradise, but that doesn't mean we haven't come up with a few ways to stay cool. Raspas and margaritas are summer staples, but nothing works quite as well as being in the water. Whether you're down for swimming, tubing, canoeing or kayaking, we've found the most gorgeous and fun freshwater spots for you to spend some time in.

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Paradise Canyon
2220 Co Rd 2615, Rio Medina, (830) 751-9911, paradisecanyon.com
Try something new and go snorkeling at one of the water spots closest to SA.
Photo via Instagram, ashlip_lium88

Riding River Ranch
971 Kent Creek Rd, Leakey, (830) 555-1234, ridingriverranch.com
With a swimming spot as beautiful as this one, you won’t want to get out of the water.
Photo via Instagram, ibethekatiemae

Jacob’s Well
1699 Mt Sharp Rd, Wimberley, (512) 214-4593, co.hays.tx.us
Who wouldn’t want to dive into this gorgeous well?
Photo via Instagram, silverhero

Schumacher Crossing
Hunt, hillcountryoutdoorguide.com/location/schumacher-crossing/
Prepare to see plenty of fish right by this man made waterfall.
Photo via Instagram, strawberry_roan

Blanco State Park
101 Park Road 23, Blanco, (830) 833-4333, tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/blanco
There’s enough water for days, but your trip won’t be complete without a few hours of swimming.
Photo via Instagram, pj_dunn