Balmorhea State Park

Balmorhea State Park is home to the world's largest spring-fed swimming pool — a 1.75-acre, 77-degree pool fed by San Solomon Springs. Located in the desert foothills of the Davis Mountains, the crystal-clear pool supports endangered fish species and provides a stunning oasis in the arid West Texas landscape.

34 campsites|West Texas|5 hr 30 min from Austin|$7/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Water + Electric

$25/night

Main Loop Loop · Sites 1-18 · 18 sites

Water, 30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water + Electric

$20/night

Desert View Loop · Sites 19-26 · 8 sites

Water, 20-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Tent Only

$15/night

Overflow Loop · Sites 27-34 · 8 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Balmorhea State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-18 (Main Loop) — water/electric, steps from the pool

For Privacy:Sites 19-26 (Desert View) — set back from pool, quieter

For RVs:Sites 1-18 (Main Loop) — level pull-through pads with hookups

When to Go

March through October. Summer weekends sell out months in advance. The pool is open year-round but lifeguards are seasonal.

Tips

→Book as early as possible — this park is extremely popular
→Bring snorkeling gear to see the endangered pupfish
→Visit McDonald Observatory for star parties (30 minutes away)
→Summer daytime temperatures regularly exceed 100°F — the pool is your friend

Highlights

World's largest spring-fed swimming poolCrystal-clear 77-degree water year-roundScuba diving and snorkeling allowedDesert scenery with mountain viewsEndangered Comanche Springs pupfish habitatClose to Davis Mountains and McDonald Observatory

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