Can you bring alcohol to Krause Springs?

Such a cool setting and day-long activity! Such a cool setting of a man-made pool and natural springs. Not food or drink for purchase, but can pack a picnic and bring alcohol (just no glass bottles).

Is Krause Springs safe to swim?

Krause Springs is very kid-friendly! There are plenty of picnic tables around the park for families to sit and take a break from swimming, as well as shaded spots to relax. With the pools and springs being all different depths, this is a great spot to bring kiddos of varying ages.

How much does it cost to go to Krause Springs?

What You’ll Find at Krause Springs. After parking in a dirt lot and entering through a gate, you’ll be asked to pay your entry fee. Fees are determined by visitor age and purpose. Day fees are $9 for 12 and up, $5 for 4-11 year olds, and free for 4 and under.

Do you need reservations for Krause Springs?

DO YOU TAKE RESERVATIONS? We take reservations for RV hookups ONLY. Primitive tent camping is available on “first come-first site” basis. Please call our office at (830) 693-4181, to check RV site availability and book your stay.

Can you kayak at Krause Springs?

You can bring small kayaks (SMALLER THAN 5 FEET) for the lower natural pool, it may be hard to maneuver larger ones during busy summer weekends. You can also bring a bike, but we do not have any formal bike trails nor paved roads on our property.

How deep is the water at Krause Springs?

12 feet
Krause Springs is a 0.65 acre lake located in Langlade County. It has a maximum depth of 12 feet.

Does Krause Springs get crowded?

Krause Springs is a privately owned swimming hole in Spicewood, Texas. It’s roughly a fifty minute drive from central Austin, but can be well worth a trip. Like most relatively popular swimming holes, Krause can get a bit crowded on weekends and holidays.

Can you hike at Krause Springs?

Krause Springs is a true desert oasis – a natural swimming hole fed by 32 crisp, cool springs at an invigorating 68 degrees (even during drier seasons!). Camping, light hiking, and swimming are all available. Over the last half-century, this privately owned park has been groomed the landscape that you see today.

Can you bike at Krause Springs?

You can also bring a bike, but we do not have any formal bike trails nor paved roads on our property.

Where is the Blue Hole in Texas?

Located on a private inholding within the Angelina National Forest in upper northwestern Jasper County, “Blue Hole” is a former sandstone rock quarry that flooded during the 1920s and became a unique and at times popular swimming hole for the area.

What should I take to the Blue Hole?

What to Bring:

• Take along some water shoes for the kids since the bottom is rocky & slippery.
• Bring what you need to set up your “home base” in the grass — blanket, small tent, towels, etc. Camp chairs and 12’x12′ or smaller pop-up shade tents are allowed.
• Pack a picnic!
• Bring floats or inner tubes!

Is Blue Hole safe to swim?

Blue Hole is part of the San Gabriel Watershed and the City of Georgetown does not regularly monitor water flows or bacteria levels. However, there is no guarantee that natural water is completely safe, including swimming in crystal clear water with extremely low numbers of bacteria.

How many springs are there at Krause Springs?

Krause Springs has 32 freshwater springs on their property (yes, they counted)! It will take a bit of walking to reach them, past the manmade pools. The water in the springs and the natural manmade pool stays at a consistent 68 degrees all year and flows through the area constantly. The water is incredibly refreshing!

Where does the water from Krause Springs come from?

Start by taking a relaxing swim at Krause Springs. The powerful Colorado River flows to the north of the property and empties out into Lake Travis further downstream. The flow of natural water provides Krause Springs with their much-coveted summer treasure: cool pools of water on a hot day in Texas!

Where are the Krause Springs in Spicewood TX?

Krause Springs is more than just shallow pools of water. It is a well-known camping ground as well! The Krause family has owned and operated it in Spicewood, Texas for nearly 55 years. I love it so much that I’ve visited twice in two years- and hope to continue the annual tradition!

Is the Krause Springs Pool man made or natural?

Krause Springs is extremely popular with summer crowds. Fortunately, there is a lot of space for visitors in the area’s massive man-made pool and natural spring pool. Krause Springs has been declared a historic site adding to its growing list of accolades as a premier travel and cultural destination in Texas.