SWIMMING HOLES:  We’ll tell you about some of the most 
natural surroundings in the state where you can take a 
dip this summer… ahead on Passport to Texas.

This is Passport to Texas

Summer is hot…but you don’t have to be. Many of your 
Texas State Parks offer visitors a refreshing alternative 
to air-conditioned cabin fever with their swimming 
opportunities.

Public swimming pools can be fun, but if you prefer a 
more natural setting, float your cares away at Blanco 
State Park, 40 miles north of San Antonio.  Here you’ll 
find cool, clear, spring-fed swimming for anyone seeking 
refuge from the long Texas summer.  

Deep in the heart of the East Texas Pineywoods Martin 
Dies, JR State Park is on the northern edge of the Big 
Thicket, and at the forks of the Angelina and Neches 
rivers. The water is flowing and just right for swimming 
fun. Just keep an eye out for paddlers.

About one hour from Fort Worth, Dinosaur Valley State 
Park allows visitors to swim in the same Paluxy River 
where dinosaurs roamed 113-million years ago.  

Garner State Park near Uvalde is home to 10 acres of Frio 
riverfront, giving visitors plenty of space to swim the 
clear water, scoot the rapids in inner tubes, or even rent 
pedal boats.  Just arrive early so you can get in.

Find listings of state park swimming opportunities, and 
safety tips, when you log onto texasstateparks.org. 

That's our show for today… Funding provided in part by 
Ram Trucks. Guts. Glory. Ram 

For Texas Parks and Wildlife, I’m Cecilia Nasti.




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