It cannot be overemphasized that swimmers must exercise caution when swimming in natural locations. Underwater hazards can prove deadly, and not a summer goes by without area residents mourning the loss of someone killed from diving into a natural hole. Blue Hole County Rd. Several years ago there were negotiations by Hays County government to purchase Blue Hole and turn it into a county park, but the talks broke off and Blue Hole remains privately owned. It is along Cypress Creek, near Wimberley, and operates as a club.
Members pay by the day, week or month, plus pay a seasonal entrance fee.
Hamilton Pool Hamilton Pool Rd., F.M. 3238, off Texas Hwy. The grotto is now a unique ecosystem. The emphasis is on the environment here, so access to the pool for swimmers is limited, calling ahead is vital. Once the 100-car parking lot is full, the park closes. Krause Springs Spur 191, off Texas Hwy.