April 9, 2024 - Balmorhea State Park will be closed May 6-10 for pool maintenance.
June 14, 2021 – The swimming pool and day-use areas of the park have reopened. The rest of the park will remain closed for renovations. A reopening date has not been set.
If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park.
DAY USE FEE:
$7 per person, age 13 and older.
Day use fee not required for guests of the San Solomon Courts.
VISITATION CAPACITY: To ensure visitor safety and the preservation of significant natural and cultural resources at Balmorhea State Park, day-use visitation is limited to 650 visitors per day.
We do not accept Walk-ins for Daily Entrance once capacity limit has been reached.
POOL INFORMATION:
Pool steps are slippery and caution needs to be used when entering and exiting the springs. Spring-fed pool hours are from 8 am to 7:30 pm (or sunset, whichever comes first) year-round. Pool bathhouses close 30 minutes before pool closing.
Swimming is not allowed in the canals.
No lifeguards on duty.
Children 14 years of age or younger must be supervised by a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult over the age of 17 years at all times.
Pool floats are allowed, but they must be soft-sided, inflatable, and no larger than 8 ft. long and 4 ft. wide.
Paddles, oars, and motorized devices of any kind are not allowed in the pool.
No cooking, pets, or glass containers in pool area.
No grills or tents allowed in the pool area. Pop-up covers are allowed.
Scuba instructors must show proof of insurance before diving. Scuba divers must show proof of certification and sign a Diving Agreement before diving and all divers must have a partner. All divers must pay a $5 per person activity fee. Learn more about swimming and diving in the pool
here.
For other questions please view the Balmorhea FAQs
here.
FISHING: No fishing is allowed in the park.
PARK PHONE NUMBER: 432-375-2370
Notes
The park has an automated gate that remains open during the park hours from 8 AM till 10 PM. Following the park closure at 10 pm, access in and out of the park will be via gate code only. Those that make overnight accommodations will receive the gate code via their automated conformation email or will receive the code at the HQ building during check in. Guests wishing to camp will need to call the park during office hours (8am -5pm) to make arrangements or book online and receive the park gate code if arriving after 10 PM. All guests reserving overnight accommodations will need to pick up swimming pool wrist bands before entering the pool.
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