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05/04/2012- San  Solomon Spring is once again open for swimming at your own risk.

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Balmorhea State Park

One of the world’s largest spring-fed pools, with water so crystal clear you’ll want to bring your snorkeling gear to experience the underwater world below. Set in a high mountain desert, this is as much an oasis as it is a park.
Starting May 25 pool hours will be 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Visitation at the Park will also be limited. Once the parking lots are full no persons will be allowed in until a vehicle exits, unless you have a facility reservation.

Things to Do

Dive into the cool waters of the world’s largest spring-fed swimming pool, which covers 1.75 acres and stays at 72–76 degrees year round. Scuba divers love the clarity even at a 25-foot depth. In addition to swimming and camping, the San Solomon Courts offer motel-style retro lodging built by the CCC in the 1930s with a Southwestern adobe look; most units have kitchens. Canals along the Courts lead to a restored ciénega (wetland), where a window built below ground provides a fish-eye’s view of the underwater world.

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The pool is open daily. Fed by San Solomon Springs, 22 – 28 million gallons of water flow through it each day. At 25 feet deep, and with a capacity of more than 3.5 million gallons, the pool has plenty of room for swimmers and offers a unique setting for scuba and skin diving. Children under 18 must have permission to swim. No lifeguard on duty. Swimmers pay only the entrance fee. Swimming and scuba diving details » 

Picnic sites are available for day use visitors. There is also an outdoor sports area and a playground.

For wildlife lovers, the San Solomon Springs is home to endangered fishes, assorted invertebrates, and turtles. Other animals include resident and migrant birds, deer, javelina, hawks, barn swallows, waterfowl, ground squirrels, roadrunners, and more. More information on the natural features of this site »

$7.00 entrance fee
Per day, per person. Children 12 and under free.
Special rates and park passes »

Ranger Programs

The park offers a variety of educational opportunities. Check the calendar for upcoming events or contact the park for special tours.

Camping and Lodging

Camping facilities include restrooms with showers, water, electricity, cable TV, shade shelter sites and pull-through sites.

Set amongst canals, San Solomon Courts offer motel-style retro lodging built by the CCC in the 1930s with a Southwestern adobe look. There are 18 rooms with and without kitchens. All rooms are designated as 100% non-smoking. A dining hall/meeting room is also available. Lodging and fee details » 

History

Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s, the park was deeded in 1934 by private owners and Reeves County Water Improvement District No. 1. The park was opened in 1968.

San Solomon Springs have provided water for travelers for thousands of years. More information on the history of this site »

Area Attractions

P.O. Box 15
Toyahvale, TX 79786

Latitude: 30.944829

Longitude: -103.785147

(432) 375-2370

Make reservations online

Reserve by phone: (512) 389-8900
Reserve by fax

Entrance Fees
  • Adult: $7 Daily
  • Child 12 Years and Under: Free
Schedule
Open 7 days a week year-round.


Honor box is available for late arrivals.

Busy Season

March through Labor Day

Climate

May to September have warm days with cool nights. Bring a light jacket. Humidity is low year round. Average rainfall is approximately 14 inches. August is often the wettest month.

National Weather Service forecast for this area
Elevation

3205 feet

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