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26 beautiful Texas swimming holes, pools and lakes in driving distance of San Antonio

By San Antonio Current Staff on Thu, May 25, 2023 at 4:07 pm

There's nothing better on a scorching Texas summer day than a refreshing swim. If the neighborhood pool isn't doing it for you, though, the state offers other great ways to spend a day on the water — from swimming holes and lakes to picturesque spring-fed pools.

We rounded up beautiful swimming spots from across the Lone Star State, focusing on places near San Antonio and road-trip worthy destinations. Hell, we even threw in one place where you can swim nude!

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Medina Lake
14444 PR 37, Lakehills, (830) 612-2715, banderacowboycapital.com
While better known as a fishing and boating destination, visitors are more than welcome to go for a swim, whether mid-fishing trip or after a picnic at Bandera County Park. The park is currently closed due to low water levels in Medina Lake after extended drought conditions, but conditions are subject to change.

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San Felipe Springs
401 Mario Salas Ave., Del Rio, edwardsaquifer.net
San Felipe Springs are the fourth-largest in the state, and the crystalline waters serve as a great swimming spot if you’re near the border.

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Paradise Canyon
2220 County Road 2615, Rio Medina, (830) 751-9911, paradisecanyon.com
With gorgeous natural scenery and endless options for entertainment, a weekend at Paradise Canyon is the perfect getaway from the city.

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Riding River Ranch
971 Kent Creek Road, Leakey, (830) 555-1234, ridingriverranch.com
Spend the night at the cabins and the day admiring the scenery while wading in the spring-fed lake and springs.

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Spicewood Springs
2236 Park Hill Dr., Bend, (325) 628-3240, tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks
Not to be confused with Krause Springs in Spicewood, TX, Spicewood Springs is a clear-water oasis located in Colorado Bend State Park northeast of Austin. The Spicewood Springs Trail takes visitors along a route with multiple spring-fed pools and waterfalls.

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Schumacher Crossing
Highway 39, Hunt
Schumacher Crossing has come to be a favorite of locals and tourists alike, known for its pristine Guadalupe River waters and scenic picnic areas.