Texas Swimming Holes Start Date: Immediately End Date: August 31, 2014 Contact: (800) 792-1112 Texas Swimming Holes You don't have to hide indoors this summer when the temperature starts to climb. Many state parks offer swimming as an alternative to air-conditioned cabin fever. Do you like swimming with the fishes? Find river and creek swimming, lake swimming, and even some ocean swimming opportunities when you log onto www.texasstateparks.org. If you prefer swimming pools over swimming holes, you'll find those, too. Beat the heat this summer swimming at a Texas State Park near you. Remember: Life's Better Outside.