🏊 Natural Swimming
🟢 Easy $5-$9 (varies resident/non-resident/child)
🌊 About Barton Springs Pool
Iconic 3-acre spring-fed pool fed by the Balcones Fault, home to the endangered Barton Springs salamander.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$5-$9 (varies resident/non-resident/child)
Water Temperature
💧 68–70°F year-round
Best Season
📅 Year-round; busiest May–Sept
Water Type
Spring-fed pool (Zilker Park)
Managed By
City of Austin Parks & Recreation
County
Travis County, Texas
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
2131 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Access Notes:
Easy, paved access; lifeguards on duty in season
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $5-$9 (varies resident/non-resident/child)
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace