Swimming Holes

Large reservoir with swim beach and boating access between Waco and DFW.

Peaceful, less-trafficked lake park good for families new to camping/swimming.

Small, quiet spring-fed lake in a scenic canyon setting south of Fort Worth.

Large reservoir north of DFW split into two developed park units, each with its own swim beach.

Close-in DFW state park on Joe Pool Lake with a swim beach.

Overlooks Lake Texoma with a beautiful swimming cove and 6+ miles of trails.

Popular swim beach plus rock-climbing area and 12+ miles of trails, about 45 min from Fort Worth.

Nearly century-old, 30-acre park with a chlorinated spring-fed lake, water slides, and a strict no-alcohol policy.

Wading and swimming in the Paluxy River alongside 113-million-year-old dinosaur tracks in the streambed.

300+ miles of shoreline; Hell’s Gate is a dramatic limestone-cliff cove popular for boating and cliff jumping.