Devils Water Hole - Hike and Swim near Burnet, Texas
Burnet,Texas
30.732831578743596, -98.37294139073494
8.8 miles W of Burnet, Texas
GPS: 30°43'58.2"N 98°22'22.6"W
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State: Texas
Trails/Routes: 0.1 mi

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Hike and Swim

Devil's Waterhole is a canyon swimming hole located in Inks Lake State Park. This beautiful reservoir is a part of the Colorado River and takes a hike to find, but once you arrive the beauty will be well worth it. Devil's Waterhole is surrounded beautiful rock formations and woods where hiking trails are available and diving spots can be found. The water is calm, deep and cool the perfect place to bring your floaties and enjoy a relaxing day on the water. 

Because of the rocky terrain swim shoes are recommended to protect feet from injury. No lifeguards are posted at this swimming hole, so swimming and diving are at your own risk. It is recommended to swim in groups and only dive with experience in areas with deeper water. Parking is available in several places throughout the park, but the nearest parking lot fills up quickly. The earlier you arrive the easier it will be to find a spot.

Inks Lake State Park is open from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm daily and costs $6.00 for a day pass (children 12 and under enter for free). The day pass includes other areas and activities at Inks Lake State Park as well as the cost for parking. Reservations are required for Devil's Waterhole and can be made on the state park website or by calling their costumer service center.

Mapped Route/Trail Distances

Hike to Devils Water Hole 744 feet
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More Information

Inks Lake State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lake
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Burnet, Texas

  1. Head west on W Polk St/E State Hwy 29 toward S Water St
    Continue to follow W Polk St
    (0.3 mi)
  2. Continue onto TX-29 W/Buchanan Dr
    Continue to follow TX-29 W
    (8.8 mi)
  3. Turn left onto Park Rd 4 W/State Park Rd 4 (3.2 mi)
  4. Turn right onto State Hwy Park Rd 4
    Partial restricted usage road
    (0.2 mi)
  5. Turn left
    Restricted usage road
    (0.7 mi)
  6. Turn left
    Restricted usage road
    (0.1 mi)
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The park is located 9 miles west of Burnet. Take State Highway 29 to Park Road 4. Go south 3 miles to the park headquarters.

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Trails

Distance ?

744 feet

Elevation Gain ?

-17 feet

Real Ascent ?

18 feet

Real Descent ?

35 feet

Avg Grade (-1°)

-2%

Grade (-7° to 8°)

-11% to 15%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.