Let’s just get this out in the open: it’s hot. The mercury in our thermometers is reaching for the sky, and sweat is dripping down our faces. Luckily, there are many ways to beat the sweltering summertime temperatures, and these 10 swimming spots are a perfect remedy. These Austin-area pools and swimming holes have the clearest water in the area. Go ahead and do a cannonball off the diving board. Even if you belly-flop, you’re going to have an amazing time cooling off in the pristine water.
- Bull Creek
Marcus Calderon/Flickr Bull Creek stretches from Central Travis County to Lake Austin, and these gorgeous waters are perfect for wading and relaxing. The area is also full of fantastic hiking trails, so you could spend all day in the area.
- Deep Eddy Pool
Mkettler/Wikimedia Commons Directly across from Barton Springs, Deep Eddy Pool is the oldest swimming pool in Texas. The water is always chilly and refreshing, too!
- Twin Falls
Kelly Bolinger/Flickr Nestled in the Barton Creek Greenbelt, Twin Falls Is a shady swimming spot that’s great for people-watching.
- Hippie Hollow
Katie Cowden/Flickr Hippie Hollow is the only swimming spot in Austin where it’s totally okay to skinny dip.
- Hamilton Pool
Darrell Miller/Flickr Hamilton Pool is worth the trip. About 30 miles outside the city, this natural pool is as gorgeous as it is refreshing.
- Barton Springs Pool
David Ingram/Flickr There’s no better time to dive into Barton Springs than during the monthly full moon swim. Hundreds of eager revelers will howl at the moon from dusk to closing.
- Jacob’s Well
Patrick Lewis/Flickr Jacob’s Well in Wimberley, Texas is an amazing photo opportunity.
- Pace Bend
mookielove/Flickr Take a trip to Spicewood, Texas and experience the majesty of the waters at Pace Bend. You’ll leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, ready to take on another week.
- Sculpture Falls
Alex Thomson/Flickr Like Twin Falls, this charming swimming spot sits in the Barton Creek Greenbelt. Bring your pups and let them run and play. This area is always bustling with groups of friends and families.
- Krause Springs
ParisSharing/Flickr Swimming in the water at Krause Springs is the perfect way to cool off during a camping trip.
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Marcus Calderon/Flickr
Bull Creek stretches from Central Travis County to Lake Austin, and these gorgeous waters are perfect for wading and relaxing. The area is also full of fantastic hiking trails, so you could spend all day in the area.
Mkettler/Wikimedia Commons
Directly across from Barton Springs, Deep Eddy Pool is the oldest swimming pool in Texas. The water is always chilly and refreshing, too!
Kelly Bolinger/Flickr
Nestled in the Barton Creek Greenbelt, Twin Falls Is a shady swimming spot that’s great for people-watching.
Katie Cowden/Flickr
Hippie Hollow is the only swimming spot in Austin where it’s totally okay to skinny dip.
Darrell Miller/Flickr
Hamilton Pool is worth the trip. About 30 miles outside the city, this natural pool is as gorgeous as it is refreshing.
David Ingram/Flickr
There’s no better time to dive into Barton Springs than during the monthly full moon swim. Hundreds of eager revelers will howl at the moon from dusk to closing.
Patrick Lewis/Flickr
Jacob’s Well in Wimberley, Texas is an amazing photo opportunity.
mookielove/Flickr
Take a trip to Spicewood, Texas and experience the majesty of the waters at Pace Bend. You’ll leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, ready to take on another week.
Alex Thomson/Flickr
Like Twin Falls, this charming swimming spot sits in the Barton Creek Greenbelt. Bring your pups and let them run and play. This area is always bustling with groups of friends and families.
ParisSharing/Flickr
Swimming in the water at Krause Springs is the perfect way to cool off during a camping trip.
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