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Devils Water Hole
Burnet, Texas
8.8 miles W of Burnet, TexasDevil'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.
Colorado Bend State Park
San Saba, Texas
15.7 miles SE of San Saba, TexasColorado Bend State Park is a beautiful destination with 6 miles of Colorado River front and 35 miles of hiking and biking trails. This lush park offers a variety of activities to its visitors that will make you want to visit again and again to explore it all.
The park has several options for swimmers looking to cool down. One of the best swimming holes is Spicewood Springs. A short wide trail leads to multiple pools and beautiful waterfalls. Swimming is allowed in these spring fed pools as well as in the river, making this the perfect place to splash around on a hot day.
Floating and Kayaking are allowed on the river. Visitors can bring their own kayaks or rent kayaks from the park. Rentals cost $10 an hour for singles and $15 an hour for doubles. Fishing is also allowed in the park.
Colorado Bend State Park has several primitive campsites that are perfect for multi-day backpacking trips and exploring. There are drive-up and walk-up primitive camp sites. The drive up primitive campsites allow RV parking, have nearby water available as well as picnic tables, and cost $15 a night. The walk-in primitive campsites have nearby restrooms and water, picnic tables and fire rings at each site and cost $13 a night.
Cave tours are available in the state park with varying difficulty levels (currently closed due to covid) and are guided by professional cavers.
Park entry costs $5 for visitors 13 and over and is free for those younger than 13.
Hancock Springs Pool
Lampasas, Texas
0.7 miles S of Lampasas, TexasFees: Yes, see web site
Cossatot River Falls
Duckett, Arkansas
1.6 miles N of Duckett, ArkansasCassatot River Falls is a stunning location for a variety of adventures. With its fast moving blue water and stunning dark rock formations the views available for visitors are a gorgeous backdrop for any activity.
Cossatot River Falls Campground is a beautiful and remote campground available on a first com first serve basis. There are six tent sites available here for a $16 fee per night. The campground has a bathroom available but no showers. There are also several picnic tables available for visitors.
Cassatot River is also a popular place to go whitewater rafting and kayaking. With level three white rapids available this is the perfect location for and adrenaline filled adventure. The river calms in a few areas to allow for wading and even some swimmers. Those entering the water should always be cautious and aware of currents and safety precautions.
Hiking is also available around the river. With stunning views of the water and the forrest this is a wonderful place to reconnect with nature.
Tonkawa Springs
Garrison, Texas
6.8 miles W of Garrison, TexasFees: Yes, see web site link
Ratcliff Lake
Kennard, Texas
2.8 miles NE of Kennard, Texas
Little Niagara
Sulphur, Oklahoma
0.3 miles SW of Sulphur, Oklahoma
Gilmer Pond
Gilmer, Texas
7.4 miles SE of Gilmer, TexasBathing suits: Optional
Unks Lake
Perrin, Texas
4.3 miles NE of Perrin, TexasFees: Yes
Walling Bend Park
Clifton, Texas
13.3 miles NE of Clifton, Texas
cushman caves
Batesville, Arkansas
11.7 miles NW of Batesville, ArkansasDuring the latter part of the 1950's the exploration party had investigated some very interesting caverns, mainly within the area of Arkansas and the surrounding states. At on point they came across one particular cavern some miles north of Batesville, Arkansas. This was in an area where several caverns were located. Many of these caves (concentrated generally NW-West of the town of Cushman) have in fact been the subject of some very interesting accounts, suggesting that there might be more thanone route to the nether regions below other than the one discovered by David L. and his friends.
San Marcos Area
Del Rio, Texas
0.8 miles E of Del Rio, Texas
Austin Ridge Bible Church
Austin, Texas
8.4 miles NW of Austin, TexasHeavily wooded, and many elevation changes. Public welcome on church property - also hiking, biking and picnic area. Lost and found in church office. Public (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
Robbers Cave State Park
Wilburton, Oklahoma
5.0 miles NW of Wilburton, OklahomaIn the scenic, hilly woodlands of the San Bois Mountains of SE Oklahoma. A favorite of outdoor lovers, the cave’s secluded and rugged location made it an ideal outlaw hideout for many years. The park has caves, three lakes for fishing, a wildlife filled wilderness area with trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and horses. The park offers a variety of camping (including 2 group camp facilities that can accommodate up to 410 people—both w/kitchens and dinning halls), cabins and the 20 room Belle Starr Lodge. Also available are an amphitheater, 6 other outdoor pavilions, and two indoor community rooms next to Lake Carlton, a swimming area and playground. Picnic tables, comfort stations w/showers, boat ramps, swimming beach, swimming pool with bathhouse, playgrounds, a nature center with naturalist programs and exhibits round out the parks facilities. Public (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
Turner Falls
Davis, Oklahoma
5.9 miles W of Davis, OklahomaFees: Yes, see web site above
