![]() In this post we covered 12 of the most beautiful places to beat the Texas heat and have the summer of your life despite the triple-digit temperatures. Texas is home to breathtaking swimming holes, and they all make extraordinary summer travel destinations from Dallas. Take a slight detour to combine both locations in a single trip, for a fun and wow filled summer weekend adventure in Texas. The famous Caverns of Sonora are on your way from Dallas to Devils River State Natural Area. Make sure to prepare in advance – check our summer essentials for ideas – and pack lightly. Getting to Devils River requires a bumpy off-road driving and hiking a one-mile trail from the parking lot. There is a strict limit on the number of people daily allowed to visit the area, for preservation purposes, and permits can be requested up to 5 months in advance. Overnight stay is allowed in primitive campsites and requires a special permit as well. A jaw-dropping nature hidden-gem in deep southwest Texas, by Del Rio. It’s a wild and off the beaten path river and an outstanding place for swimming, fishing, and paddling (advanced paddlers only).Īccessing the Devils River State Natural Area requires a permit ( more info here). Check in this post the best things to do and see in the Hamilton Pool surroundings (destination # 10) and plan your summer weekend getaway.ĭevils River is one of the most pristine and remote rivers in Texas. Hamilton Pool is surrounded by other nature wonders and close to Austin. ![]() But visit even if you can’t swim in the day of your reservation – Hamilton Pool sight is surreal, totally worth the drive even without swimming, and you can always head to neighboring Reimer’s Ranch afterwards to cool off at beautiful Pedernales River. The only downside? Swimming is not always allowed at Hamilton Pool. Make online reservations in advance to visit Hamilton Pool here to assure your spot under the sun! There is a daily limit of visitors and Hamilton Pool tends to reach full capacity, especially on weekends and holidays. There are no concessions there (or anywhere near Hamilton Pool), so make sure to bring a picnic. It’s a great place to hang out, have a picnic and cool off in the pristine waters. The scenery there is mesmerizing, with lush green vegetation, a small beach, and an enclosed swimming hole fed by a cascade and accessible through a short hike. ![]() Hamilton Pool is simply stunning and considered by many the most amazing swimming hole in Texas.
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