Springs · Burnet County
Krause Springs
Spicewood, Texas
Krause Springs is a private swimming hole and campground at 424 County Road 404, Spicewood, about 30 miles west of Austin. The Krause family runs it. The Krause Spring Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1978, reference 78002901.
Stay, an experience, or the gear
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Before you go
Their site describes a 115-acre property, 32 springs, a man-made pool, and a natural pool that drains toward Lake Travis. Two springs feed the swimming pool. They describe the water as about 70 gallons a minute and about 70 degrees in one account, and their FAQ describes the springs as roughly 68 degrees and flowing through drought.
Day visits are paid admission. This page does not print a dollar amount. Their FAQ describes hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. when the season is open, and a winter closure that usually runs from about November 1 to February 15. Confirm both before the drive. The road in is rural, and they warn that rideshare pickup from the property is not a plan.
Pets are not allowed, except a service animal the operator has approved. They list tent camping and RV sites with water and electricity. Which sites are open, and what they cost, is on their reservation page.
The greeting at the gate, the hammocks, and the wind chimes are his account of a stay. They live in the quotation below, not in the practical notes.
- Water shoes help. They describe the rock as slick, and they allow floats under five feet. Krause Springs FAQ (opens in a new tab)
- National Register of Historic Places, Krause Spring Site, reference 78002901. Summary of the listing (opens in a new tab)
Krause Springs (opens in a new tab) Krause Springs directions (opens in a new tab) Krause Springs FAQ (opens in a new tab) Map (opens in a new tab)
Best season. From the seasonal reopening, usually mid-February, through October. Late spring and early fall are the comfortable stretch. Midsummer is the crowded swimming season. They close in winter for maintenance.
In his words, October 2024
Ethan wrote these for the first site. Spelling is his. The pages they came from are archived unchanged.
This next hidden gem definitely tops the list for me. Krause Springs. Have you heard of it? No? Well now you have! Prepare yourself for the ultimate camping getaway. Nestled outside the small town of Spicewood, Texas lies this whimsical, magical, and unforgettable destination.
You'll find yourself at a cattle guard after a long and winding treck through the Hill Country. Mosey a bit further and you'll be greeted by a chipper man and woman with the likes of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. With a few dollars to spare, you can claim your own plot for the night, weekend, or an even longer stay! Did I mention they allow RVs, tents, and even pitching a sleeping hammock?
The best part of it all? Well, there's mutliples of those. Take your pick of swimming in the man made natural spring fed in ground pool with a custom rock diving ledge, a pond down below fed by the same spring with a blissful waterfall to medidate under, or enjoy the afternoon away in a larger than life hammock tucked deep within their flourshing garden complete with giant windchimes. Does it sound like your cup of tea, too?
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Details checked 2026-10-24. Hours, prices, and closures change. Confirm them on the official links before you go.