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Springs, Lakes and Rivers

This page lists springs, lakes, rivers and other swimming holes in natural bodies of water in the Travis County and Williamson County, Texas area.
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Arkansas Bend Park

Located in Lago Vista, Arkansas Bend Park has been recently renovated to include two boat ramps, a p ...

16900 Cherry Lane, Lago Vista, TX, 78645
Barton Creek Greenbelt

With over 12 miles to explore, the Barton Creek Greenbelt offers a variety of recreational activitie ...

3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy B, Austin, TX, 78704
Barton Creek Wilderness Park

Popular nature preserve featuring a creek with waterfalls & hiking trails with scenic views.

4618 Trail Crest Cir, Austin, TX, 78735
Barton Springs Pool

Within Zilker Park's 358 acres lies one of the crown jewels of Austin: Barton Springs Pool. The pool ...

2131 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX, 78746
Bob Wentz Park

Located in the basin area of Lake Travis in the scenic Hill Country of central Texas, Bob Wentz Park ...

7144 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX, 78732
Bull Creek Bluff Neighborhood Park

Bull Creek Bluff Neighborhood Park offers 21 acres of serene hiking trails and breathtaking views! S ...

6309 Spicewood Springs, Austin, TX, 78731
Bull Creek District Park

Tranquil, undeveloped park along the river with a variety of dog-friendly trails & picnic areas. ...

6701 Lakewood Dr, Austin, TX, 78731
Colorado River

Wait, what? Texas? Not Colorado? We get this all the time. There is a Colorado River that flows thr ...

Multiple access points
Cypress Creek Park

Cypress Creek Park, with its gently sloping waterfront, is a great spot for boating, picnicking, and ...

13601 Bullick Hollow Road, Austin, TX, 78726
Fritz Hughes Park

Tucked off of Low Water Crossing Road, Fritz Hughes Park is a serene place to play, picnic, and enjo ...

Playground Features
3100 Fritz Hughes Park Road, Austin, TX, 78732
Hamilton Pool Preserve

A unique natural area surrounds this pool, collapsed grotto and canyon, formed by thousands of years ...

24300 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs, TX, 78620
Hippie Hollow Park

Hippie Hollow Park lies in the basin area of Lake Travis in the Hill Country of central Texas, appro ...

7000 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX, 78732
Lady Bird Lake

Lady Bird Lake is actually a part of the Colorado River, but is a reservoir created by the Longhorn ...

Multiple access points
Lake Austin

Almost all the shoreline around Lake Austin is privately owned, which limits bank fishing. Bank acce ...

Multiple access facilities
Lake Pflugerville Park

Lake Pflugerville Park includes a 3-mile walking/jogging trail, playground, boat launch, pavilion, r ...

18216 Weiss Ln, Pflugerville, TX, 78660
Lake Travis

Take in Austin’s gorgeous scenery while relaxing on the lake. Spanning 63.75 miles, Lake Travis is a ...

Multiple access points
Lake Walter E. Long

Lake Walter E. Long is located in Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park. The 1,200 acre lake features ope ...

6614 Blue Bluff Road, Austin, TX, 78724
Little Webberville

Little Webberville Park is located on the banks of the Colorado River in the town of Webberville, ap ...

100 Water Street, Webberville, TX, 78621
Mansfield Dam Park

Mansfield Dam Park offers beautiful views of Lake Travis where families can picnic, swim in our secl ...

4370 Mansfield Dam Park Road, Austin, TX, 78732
Mary Quinlan Park

Mary Quinlan Park is the gateway to Lake Austin, providing a public boat ramp as well as a peaceful ...

1601 Quinlan Park Road South, Austin, TX, 78732
McKinney Falls State Park

Listen to Onion Creek flowing over limestone ledges and splashing into pools. Follow trails winding ...

5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, TX, 78744
Reimers Ranch Park

-Astronomical observatory -Educational Programs -Equestrian trail riding -Fishing -Guided tours ...

23610 Hamilton Pool Road, Austin, TX, 78620
Sandy Creek Park

Sandy Creek Park, nestled into the basin area of Lake Travis, is an ideal spot for swimming, nature ...

9500 Lime Creek Road, Leander, TX, 78641
Selma Hughes Park

Selma Hughes Park sits on a secluded area of Lake Austin, offering a tranquil place to fish, picnic, ...

11921 Selma Hughes Park, Austin, TX, 78732
Tom Hughes Park

Tom Hughes Park is an excellent place to swim, sunbathe, and watch the sunset over Lake Travis. - ...

12714 Hughes Park Rd., Austin, TX, 78732