Blue Hole

This is a nice place to swim, I wish I could go there everyday. The water is clean, but I have to admit that it is a little gross at some places. There is also not a lot of trash which is nice. It is also free which is nice. I would recommend also jump off the cliffs. I would also recommend people bring water toys. There is a lot of stuff to do here. But you should come after there was rain.

This might become a new staple of our summers.
A girlfriend and I took four kids, aged 6 – 9, to this swimming area, and had a wonderful day. The ground is slippery — water shoes are not a must, but would probably be helpful. The water temperature of most of the natural swimming holes in Central Texas is almost prohibitively cold, but this one was just about perfect (at the end of August). The dams are laid out so that there are several different levels, and accommodated the various swimming abilities of the kids in our group.
There is a small «waterfall» area on one side; the kids had a wonderful time riding their tubes down the «slide.» (For that matter, so did the moms!) I suspect that the times kids fell off their tubes and slid down the rocky slope were not all accidental. All agreed that the bruises were worth it.
There are picnic areas available, but we just parked our wagons in the shade and laid out a picnic blanket next to the ample sidewalk.
There are bathrooms available, but no changing facility that I noticed.
Parking is a challenge.
Free.

Smelly water.
Clumps of algae in the water.
Our floats stunk for days afterwards.

Free, if limited, parking. Bathrooms. Shaded areas, but not a lot of shade. Water shoes are helpful, as the swimming area is all small, smooth rocks. Walking path runs along the river.

Blue hole is great if you are looking for a free, natural body if water to swim in. It is important to note, however, that you are in for a challenge if you have a lot of little ones or are handicapped. Most of the picnic tables involve climbing up steps cut into stone. The entrances into the water are very slippery and difficult. I highly recommend water shoes. The hole is very deep, but on the other side of the damn wall, there is usually little to no water. If a child fell off of the wall, it would likely result in an injury. There are bathrooms, which is a major plus. People try to cliff jump here, but it’s a bad idea as the rangers patrol frequently. Past the bathrooms, there is an old graveyard that is interesting to check out.

I really love this little swimmin’ hole, right in the heart of G-​Town. Part of the San Gabriel River Park complex, this is a refreshing little spot. It’s a dammed-​off section of the south fork of the SG River. There are picnic tables all around, and a fifteen foot cliff that you’re not supposed to jump off, but everyone does. The water itself is relatively clean, and seemingly about 12 – 15 feet deep in parts. You can also sit below the dam, and have the water from the waterfall cool you down. AND, best of all, you can crack open a beer and no one will hassle you! For police state G-​Town, that’s saying something! (Stick to aluminum, though. Duh.)
So throw on your board shorts, grab your Lone Star, and bring your dogs. And I’ll see ya at the Blue Hole, all summer long!