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Hancock Springs Free Flow Pool

📍 Lampasas
Nearest Town
~$3-$5/person
Entry Fee
💧 Constant ~69°F
Water Temp
🟢 Easy
Difficulty
📅 Summer season
Best Season
🏊 Natural Swimming 🟢 Easy ~$3-$5/person
🌊 About Hancock Springs Free Flow Pool

One of the few remaining free-flowing, spring-fed municipal pools in Texas, built in 1911.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
~$3-$5/person
Water Temperature
💧 Constant ~69°F
Best Season
📅 Summer season
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
Historic spring-fed pool (1911)
Managed By
City of Lampasas
County
Lampasas County, Texas
Access Difficulty
🟢 Easy
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
1600 281 South, Lampasas, TX 76550

Access Notes:
Easy, historic bathhouse on site

GPS Coordinates
31.0543, -98.1751
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✅ 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: ~$3-$5/person
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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
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