August 27, 2026 • 5 min read
Blue Hole Regional Park is a spring-fed swimming area on Cypress Creek in Wimberley, Texas, set beneath a canopy of old-growth cypress trees. The water stays between 68 and 72°F year-round, the swim lawn is grassy and shaded, and the overall setting is the kind of place that earns its reputation. Named the second-best swimming hole in Texas by Texas Monthly in 2008, it remains one of the most visited natural attractions in the Texas Hill Country.
This guide covers everything you need to know before your visit: how to get in, what it costs, what’s allowed, and what to expect.
Reservations are required for the swimming area only. All other areas of the park, including the hiking trails, picnic areas, playground, and courts, are free and open to the public without a reservation.
Swimming reservations open each year on different dates depending on residency. Wimberley residents can purchase season passes starting March 1 at 10am. Non-residents can purchase season passes starting April 1. Day pass availability and opening dates are posted at wimberleyparksandrec.com as the season approaches.
Reserve at wimberleyparksandrec.com. The park is card-only and does not accept cash.
Half-day swim passes for 2026 are priced as follows:
Season pass holders do not need to book individual reservations and can swim any day the area is open. Passes are non-transferable and non-refundable.
The swim season runs from May 1 through Labor Day, with weekend swimming available through September. The full park is open daily from 8am to 6pm. Swimming hours run from 9am to 6pm during the season.
Swimming access can be suspended at any time if water quality or visibility conditions become unsafe. The city monitors conditions daily and posts updates on the park website and social media pages.
The swim area is a natural section of Cypress Creek with depths ranging from shallow wading shelves near the entrance to around 20 feet near the center. A rope swing is available in the deeper section. The swim lawn is a grassy area along the creek bank where visitors can set up towels and chairs.
The rest of the park is free, open daily, and worth a visit even outside swim season. Amenities include hiking trails along Cypress Creek and through the surrounding landscape, a playground, basketball court, sand volleyball court, picnic areas, a community pavilion, and an amphitheater. The park is ADA-accessible.
Pets are welcome on a leash in all non-swimming areas.
Weekend passes during June, July, and August sell out quickly. If you have a target date, book as soon as reservations open rather than waiting.
The park opens at 8am, swimming at 9am. Arriving early means better parking, a spot on the swim lawn before it fills, and cooler temperatures for the walk in.
Cash is not accepted at the gate or at any facility within Blue Hole. Bring a debit or credit card.
Swimming conditions depend on groundwater flow and bacteria levels. If you’re traveling specifically to swim, check the park’s website or social media the day before.
Blue Hole is best enjoyed as part of a longer stay in Wimberley. We manage vacation rentals in the area with enough space to spread out after a day at the creek.
Only for the swimming area. Hiking trails, picnic areas, and other park amenities are free and require no reservation.
May 1. The season runs through Labor Day, with weekend swimming available through September.
Half-day adult passes are $12 for the 2026 season. Youth, seniors, and military pay $8. Wimberley residents pay $6. Season passes are also available.
Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the park, including the hiking trails and picnic areas. They are not permitted in the swimming area.
The spring-fed water stays between 68 and 72°F year-round, which makes it feel noticeably cold even on a hot summer day.
Yes, on weekends through the end of September. Weekday swimming ends on Labor Day.
