Amazing Jacob's Well!

Wimberley, Texas

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1 miles

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This is a must see swimming hole! Will you muster the courage to jump?

Jacob’s Well Natural AreaMain entrance located at 1699 Mount Sharp Road, Wimberley, Texas 78676. (map link)Parks information line: 512-214-4593Hours of Operation: Sunday – Saturday 10 am – 8 pm DST and 10 am – 6 pm CSTIt is the end of the summer season and we will not be requiring reservations again until Spring 2016. If you are wanting to swim when you visit Jacob's Well, you will pay the swimming fee at the gate. Our winter hours after November 1st, will be 9:00am-6:00pm.MUST GET A SWIMMING PASS IN THE SUMMER IF YOU WANT TO SWIM- SOMETIMES IT CAN BE BOOKED WEEKS IN ADVANCED!

Please email parks@co.hays.tx.us or call 512-214-4593 for additional information.

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