Devils Water Hole
Burnet, Texas
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30°43'58.2"N 98°22'22.6"W Maps | Directions |
| 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.
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Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Inks Lake State Park and Devil’s Waterhole - Austin
We’re continuing our favorite watering hole spots with Devil’s Waterhole, tucked back into Inks Lake State Park. This reservoir on the Colorado River requires a short hike and the views are well worth it. Before we get started, we want to remind you that with the rise of Covid-19, it’s best to stay home. We […]
https://austin.com/absolutely-everything-you-need-to-know-about-inks-lake-state-park-and-devils-waterhole/Inks Lake State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Inks Lake State Park offers family fun on water and land. With its sparkling blue water, colorful rock outcrops, and striking sunsets, this gem of the Hill Country is just an hour northwest of Austin.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lakeBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Burnet, Texas
- Head west on W Polk St/
E State Hwy 29 toward S Water St Continue to follow W Polk St(0.3 mi) - Continue onto TX-29 W/
Buchanan Dr Continue to follow TX-29 W(8.8 mi) - Turn left onto Park Rd 4 W/
State Park Rd 4 (3.2 mi) - Turn right onto State Hwy Park Rd 4Partial restricted usage road(0.2 mi)
- Turn leftRestricted usage road(0.7 mi)
- Turn leftRestricted usage road(0.1 mi)
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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