
Natural spring
Barton Springs Pool
Texas
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Southwest
Texas mixes spring-fed swimming holes, shaded limestone grottos and cypress-lined river pools. Water here is often reservation-managed, so checking the official source before a trip is worth the extra minute.
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State guide
The Hill Country holds most of the state's best-known natural swimming: spring-fed pools that stay clear and cool, and river bends shaded by cypress. Because these spots sit close to fast-growing cities, many are busy and some use timed entry or reservations.
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