Swim Season FAQs

The park is located in Wimberley, Texas. 333 Blue Hole Lane Wimberley, TX 78676.

Blue Hole Regional Park hours are 8 a.m. to Sunset. The park amenities including hiking, biking, playgrounds, picnic areas, and sport fields are open and free during those set hours.

• The park gate closes and locks at sunset. Anyone park staff are unable to find in the park at closing time, will be locked in the park, and will need to call the Sheriff’s Department to be let out of the park.
• The park is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Swim hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• AM time slot is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• PM time slot is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• No pets on the swim lawn
• No alcohol
• No smoking or vaping
• No glass
• No bikes
• No drones
• No grills
• No climbing trees
• No littering
• Foul language and disorderly conduct are prohibited

No – reservations must be made in advance to enter the swim area. These reservations must be made online as we do not have the ability to make reservations on-site for you. Reservations are not required to enter the park itself, just the swim area during the swim season.

A reservation is only required to enter the swim area during the swim season. There is no admittance to the swim area without a reservation. This includes people who do not plan to swim. If you would like to view the swim area, but do not wish to make a reservation, we suggest you visit our Overlook Trail which offers a view of the swim area from above the bluff.

Jacob’s Well is the primary spring source of water into Cypress Creek. However, Cypress Creek has many seeps and springs in the creek bed downstream from Jacob’s Well. Because of this, the Blue Hole swim area may remain open even if Jacob’s Well is closed.

The water quality is tested regularly by trained professionals. To see these test results please visit this site. Swimming access at Blue Hole is contingent on precipitation and groundwater flow. If bacteria and/or visibility conditions become unsafe, swimming will be suspended. We will monitor those conditions daily and update information on our website and social media pages.

Blue Hole does not close for rain. If lightning comes within a 10-mile radius, the swimming area will be evacuated and closed for 30 minutes. After those 30 minutes are up, the radar will be checked. If lightning is still within 10 miles of Blue Hole, we will close for 30 more minutes. This pattern will continue until lightning is more than 10 miles away from Blue Hole.

If the swimming area is closed for 50% or more of your reservation time, half day pass holders will receive a full refund. Please be advised that the entire park, including the swim area, is subject to closure during severe weather and for special events approved in advance by the City of Wimberley.

During regular swim hours: any children 12 or under must be supervised by an adult (18 years or older) at all times. Children 13 and up may be unsupervised. All swimming is at your own risk and no lifeguards are on duty. Parents/guardians are responsible for the actions of their children.

Yes – Wimberley residents have the ability to purchase season passes beginning March 1st. Non-residents may purchase season passes beginning April 1^st. Wimberley residents also get a discounted price for half day passes and season passes. Additionally, only Wimberley residents may participate in the Wimberley Nights program.

Yes – the parking lot is about a 3-minute walk from the swimming area. Overflow parking is about a 5-10 minute walk from the swimming area. The City of Wimberley is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items. We do not recommend leaving valuables inside vehicles.

It depends on the area. The depth ranges from 1 to 18+ feet.

Yes – lifejackets are available at no extra cost. Lifejackets are available on a first come, first served basis. Please return the lifejackets when you are finished swimming. You are welcome to bring your own lifejacket.

No – there are no watercraft (including inflatable watercraft) launch sites at Blue Hole Regional Park. Please visit this link to learn more about nearby public river access sites.

Personal small inflatables are allowed in the swim area. Large rafts, or other extra-large inflatables are not allowed. Please be respectful to all people in the swim area.

Yes – as long as it is smaller than 10 feet by 10 feet. No stakes are allowed to be inserted into the swim lawn.

You are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and other picnicking equipment.

No pets are allowed in the swim lawn. This is an ecologically sensitive area. Service animals are welcome and must remain on leash and may not enter the water. Guests are required to pick up after their service animals.

Yes, however, all music must be kept at a low volume. You are sharing a contained space with over 200 other people. If a staff member receives a complaint about loud or inappropriate music, you will be asked to turn it down or turn it off.

No alcohol. No glass. No personal grills. Permanent grills are available first come-first serve outside of the swim area near the parking lot. All other food and drinks are welcome. Small coolers are welcome. Please dispose of all trash appropriately.

Yes – this merchandise (shirts, hats, towels, etc.) is available for purchase at the check-in window. Cards only – no cash.

Absolutely not. The trees that line the swimming area are hundreds of years old and we want to respect them as best as we can. Anyone seen climbing trees will be removed from the swim area, with no refund for half day passes or season passes. No exceptions.

Cypress Creek is full of wonderful wildlife! This includes various species of fish, turtles, and yes – snakes. Snakes are cautious of people and do not like to be in areas with people nearby. Because the Blue Hole swim area is a busy place, it is very rare a snake is seen in this area. There are no alligators in Cypress Creek. Do not deliberately touch any wildlife.

No fishing is allowed in Blue Hole Regional Park– for information about where to fish nearby please visit this link.

There are restrooms and changing facilities near the swim lawn. There are no showers available in the park.

No – we recommend leaving all valuables at home. The City of Wimberley is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items.

Yes – the picnic tables are available to rent during the checkout process when purchasing a half day pass. For season pass holders, picnic tables are available to rent depending on availability at the time of your visit. Ask the attendant on duty for additional information.

To view current and future weather for Blue Hole Regional Park please visit this website.

No – you will be asked to leave if you are smoking or vaping in the park, this includes the parking lot.

No – all swimming is at your own risk.

Yes – as long as you are still wearing your wristband re-entry is allowed during your allocated time slot.

March 1^st for Wimberley Residents and Non-Residents.

If you would like to swim all day, you will need to reserve both the AM and the PM time slots.

• • AM time slot is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • PM time slot is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • If you buy both time slots, you will be allowed to stay from 1-2 p.m. as well.

Visit this link. We are unable to accept walk ups. A reservation must be made online in advance.

Yes, up to a week before the date of the original booking, reservations may be modified to a different date/time using the link provided in your confirmation email. You will only be able to move the reservation to a date with availability. If we are sold out for that day, you will need to select another date.

Swimming reservations can be canceled up to a week before the date of the original booking for a 75% refund. Alternatively, up to a week before the date of the original booking, reservations may be modified to a different date/time using the link provided in your confirmation email. For further assistance, please contact us.

Yes – if the swim area is closed by the City of Wimberley for any reason, all half day passes will be fully refunded.

March 1^st for Wimberley Residents

April 1^st for Non-Residents

Children 3 and under swim FREE!

Visit this link. We are unable to accept in person payment for season passes.

Yes – the physical season pass card must be shown for entry each time you come to swim. We do not mail out season pass cards. You must pick up the season pass card in person. You can pick up your season pass card the first time you come to swim.

At the time you pick up your season pass card your ID will be verified to match the name and address on the season pass. Your picture will be taken and attached to your profile in our system. After this, you will not have to bring your ID every time you come to swim, but be sure to bring your season pass card every time you come to swim.

Season Pass cards will be available to pick up beginning May 1^st.

A replacement card can be issued to you. The fee is $10 for a replacement card.

Yes – season pass holders can swim all open swim hours (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Please be advised the Blue Hole Nature Camp uses the the swim area from 1 to 2 p.m. and season pass holders will be asked to move to the deeper end of the swim area during this time only.

No – we are unable to refund season passes. No exceptions. When purchasing a season pass, you agree to this term.

No – there are no refunds for season passes – no exceptions. Swimming access at Blue Hole is contingent on precipitation and groundwater flow. If bacteria and/or visibility conditions become unsafe, swimming will be suspended. Those purchasing a season pass understand that the swim area may be closed earlier in the season than anticipated. When purchasing a season pass, you agree to this term.

No – season passes are non-transferable and are only to be used by the person whose name is on the pass. Season passes will be revoked if the name and/or picture do not match the person presenting the pass.

Not always – when your season pass is scanned your picture will show up in our system. If the picture that shows up does not match the person presenting the pass you will be asked to present ID.

There are no refunds for season passes – no exceptions. Season passes cannot be transferred to another year. When purchasing a season pass, you agree to this term.

It is mandatory for guests under 18 years of age to be accompanied by an adult (someone 18 years or older) at all times when in the swim area during the Wimberley Nights program. One adult can bring up to 10 children with them.

In order to prioritize the safety and overall experience of all, we reserve the right to promptly and without prior notice expel individuals who violate any park rules.

Rules include:

• No pets on the swim lawn
• No alcohol
• No smoking or vaping
• No glass
• No bikes
• No drones
• No grills
• No climbing trees
• No littering
• Foul language and disorderly conduct are prohibited!

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

May 1^st through Labor Day

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

No – this program is first come first served. Maximum capacity is 280. We are unable to allow more than 280 people for this program. Arrive early to ensure entry.

$2 per person. No cash accepted.

3 years and under free.

The simplest way is to show a current ID with a 78676 zip code (drivers license, concealed carry license, voter ID, etc.) You may also bring a utility bill or other piece of mail that shows a 78676 zip code and matches the name on your current ID. School IDs will not be accepted.

Each Wimberley Resident is allowed to bring 10 guests that are not Wimberley Residents with them. These guests will not need to show ID. The price is $2 per person.

The limit is 280 people in the swim area at a time. We are unable to allow more than 280 people for this program. Arrive early to ensure entry.

No – there is no extra charge for Wimberley Residents who are season pass holders. If a Wimberley Resident season pass holder is bringing guests that do not have a season pass, the guests will need to pay for entry.