Balmorhea State Park

Category: State park

Address: 9207 TX-17, Toyahvale, TX 79786, USA

Phone: +14323752370

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–7:30PM

Monday: 8AM–7:30PM

Tuesday: 8AM–7:30PM

Wednesday: 8AM–7:30PM

Thursday: 8AM–7:30PM

Friday: 8AM–7:30PM

Saturday: 8AM–7:30PM

Reviews

Adriana Audrey

Jun 8, 2022

Tip: Buy your ticket ahead of time and arrive early. Showers and clean bathrooms are available. Bring a picnic, floats & your snorkel gear. Lots of picnic tables available (Some are in shaded areas.) Some areas are deep but neat because you can see the natural bottom. The water is clear & clean. This pool was beautiful. I would recommend it.

Kris Blue

Jun 4, 2022

There is more to do at Balmorhea State Park than to just swim in the San Solomon Springs pool, but the pool...it's cool and blue and refreshing and huge. There are fish and turtles, and you can swim with them. Park your towels and stuff at a picnic table, and then get in the water. It's a family friendly place, plenty of space in the pool for the littles to stay in the shallow end, or for everyone to line up on the other end of the pool and jump off the diving board. Depths in this massive pool range from 3 feet to 25 feet. You can swim, snorkel or even scuba. It's an easy little trip from Ft. Stockton, or if you're coming up from Ft. Davis, you can enjoy one of the most stunning drives in Texas. Highly, highly recommend.

deborah hernandez

May 6, 2022

Beautiful natural bottom pool. Snorkeling was amazing! Diving boards, plenty of picnic tables. Cleanest restrooms! Outside area for pets, for they are not allowed in swimming area. So bring plenty of water for pets. The park gets super hot! It is West Texas! Camping is closed, but there are accommodations in the town of Balmorhea. Very nice Park Rangers pleased to answer questions. Fort Davis State park is close by as well. A must visit if you make it to Balmorhea State Park! Also a great day spot for Big Bend travelers!

Amy Slater

Mar 23, 2022

Beautiful Desert Oasis! This is a spring fed pool and is 75 degrees year round The water is crystal clear! There are small fish and turtles you can observe and diving boards to enjoy, bring goggles or snuba gear. The kids loved it so much their first visit that we stopped back on our way home from our trip to Big Bend. Definitely worth the stop!

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Questions & Answers

Does anyone know if it's pet friendly?

Mel Rios | Jul 7, 2020
Dennis Raga | Jul 8, 2020

Pets are allowed outside the pool area.

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Where to stay nearby

jennifer guidinger | Jul 8, 2018
Maura Jepsen | Jul 9, 2018

There are newly remodeled cabins within walking distance to the swimming pool area.

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Does anyone know if there are grills on the side of the pool?

Alma Veloz | Jul 7, 2020
Johnny Martinez | Jul 8, 2020

Not right by the pool,it has a section on its own.out side of the fence.

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Does anyone know if there is a place to stay that allows kids and dogs? And is the swimming area open yet?

S | Jul 8, 2019
Shana Simonson Black | Jul 9, 2019

I know its way away from here but the leasure resort on the San Marcos river accepts kids and dogs. Dogs have to stau on the leash but there's areas that you can release your dogs.

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Is it swimming allowed in the lakes?

Inu nhs | Jul 8, 2019
Deanna Gonzalez | Jul 9, 2019

Yes but they said its closed till 2019 for repair the swimming is so amazing

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Can you camp there over night ? How's the water in this moment?

Tanairy Perez | Jul 8, 2018
prasad c. | Jul 9, 2018

Water temp. Is 72-75°f year long!

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Does this place has any grills?

Sandra Terrazas | Aug 11, 2021
Gloria Espino | Aug 12, 2021

They have a nice area away from the pool, where you grill.

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Is the high diving board still there since they reopened?

Deidre Craft | Jul 7, 2021
Robert Foster | Jul 8, 2021

Yes it's still in good condition !

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Are there snakes in the pool

Wayland Moses | Jun 23, 2022
Shelly G | Jun 24, 2022

No snakes but we did see a turtle and tons of fish

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Hi there, when does visitation close? Does it close to public swiming sometime in September?Call me! Thanks. itT

Vicki Christianson | Jul 7, 2020
Douglas Watkins | Jul 8, 2020

The park is open for day use only-- 0800 to 1930hrs. They will close for over capacity issues, which usually on busy weekends.

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Is the pool area open to the public? we will be in that area 8-30, 8-31, 9-1. Thanks!

Tom Taylor | Jul 7, 2020
Burke Hannibal | Jul 8, 2020

Yes ,but you should register online first. They only allow so many people in a day.

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Is the pool open this weekend

Kris Acosta | Jul 7, 2020
Andrea Williams | Jul 8, 2020

It's open everyday and closed at 5pm on Sunday. But only a certain amount of people are allowed in at once time in time slots. So my friend made reservations for us for the time slot 330p -700pm. They will not let you in sooner, The morning group had to clear out while we had to wait across the street in or vehicles until they waved us in to go. You must RESERVE FIRST...PERIOD... NO EXCEPTIONS !

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Will the pool be opened this Friday, May 24th?

Michael Swindle | Jul 8, 2019
Marcus C | Jul 9, 2019

It should be, I was there 3 weeks ago

The the lake/ pool open yet

LeNita Russell | Jul 8, 2019
Richard Cochran | Jul 9, 2019

Yes, the pool is open.

Is thw pool still closed?

Jessica Gonzalez | Jul 8, 2018
Lydia Long | Jul 9, 2018

Pool is closed until march 2019. Park is closed until march 2019. No camping or swimming until march 2019.

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Is the pool open

Maria Cosio | Jul 8, 2018
Tori Ellis | Jul 9, 2018

No, the pool is still closed for repairs and there is no expected reopening date yet.

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When will pool reopen?

Laurie Vasseur | Jul 8, 2018
Anna M Pace | Jul 9, 2018

When did the pool close

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Is the pool currently closed? Coming from a 6day camp at Big Bend and would love to find some water to dip in thanks?

RaeLyn Brummell | Jul 8, 2018
Kristina Rodriguez | Jul 9, 2018

Yes. For repairs.

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Does the pool will be open on memorial day (05/28/18?

Laura Hernandez | Jul 8, 2018
Dean Chaney | Jul 9, 2018

Call them.

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Are there bathrooms by the pool?

Mattie Tucker | Jul 8, 2018
D Manley | Jul 9, 2018

Yes, not too far from the pool are bathrooms with showers.

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What's the feet of it

Daymon Jaramillo | Jul 8, 2018
Tiffani Burns Griffith | Jul 9, 2018

2-25 feet deep

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Is the rest of the park still under renovation?

Guillaume GRANJON | Jun 30, 2022
Michael Hall | Jul 1, 2022

The campground and lodging was still under construction as of mid-june. Their website will announce when that construction is completed.

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Do you know if we have to make any reservations before going? or do we pay at the front? Please let me know ASAP

Rosa Guzman | Jun 30, 2022
Juanita Sabochick | Jul 1, 2022

It is limited, make a reservation.

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Are Rvs welcome?

Dave Creiglow | Jun 23, 2022
Kathy Elder-Baylor | Jun 24, 2022

Really no place for one. It's basically fenced with a parking lot.

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Is the pool and lake open

Ana Lomeli | May 8, 2022
Vernon Tucker | May 9, 2022

Yes they are!

Anyone have the right # to contact for reservations

Rudy Mendoza | Jun 23, 2022
Shelly G | Jun 24, 2022

Reservations can be made on the state park website. The correct phone number is an Austin number.

Can you still purchase a hunting license at Balmorhea state park

robert lowden | Dec 9, 2021
Deb Raine | Dec 10, 2021

I have no idea. You probably should call the park directly.

How much do you charge. ??

Frankie Vigil | Oct 10, 2021
Holly Furgason | Oct 11, 2021

Only $7 a day.

air condoned cabins?

Dan Rhea | Aug 11, 2021
Irene Cervantes | Aug 12, 2021

Unfortunately the cabins have not reopened.

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Are inflatables allowed in the swimming area?

Raquel Castellon | Aug 11, 2021
Pierres Corner | Aug 12, 2021

Yes they are. Bring everything!

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is the camping area opened?

A A | Aug 11, 2021
Irene Cervantes | Aug 12, 2021

Only pool is open...must make reservations ahead of time. Limited capacity.

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Is it reservation only for the pool?

chandlor croom | Aug 11, 2021
andy castillo | Aug 12, 2021

With limited crowds, I would recommend reserving day passes in advance. We visited on July 14th and as we were checking in someone showed up without reservations and they were told to try after 3pm.

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Anyone know if park/pool is open

jesse munoz | Jul 7, 2021
Em Ess | Jul 8, 2021

Yep. Closed

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Is Balmorhea open OR not? I sure have missed it and want to take my granddaughter!

Caroline Kirwan | Jul 7, 2021
Em Ess | Jul 8, 2021

Closed.

hi i am buney nhek I want to know Now open?

buney nhek | Jul 7, 2021
Rick Herndon | Jul 8, 2021

I'm not sure, but I would like to know as well.

Is the park open ?

AlexthePro 11 | Jul 7, 2020
Lou Weinacht | Jul 8, 2020

The Balmorhea State park is not open.

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Do they have cabins for rent

Mike Sanders | Jul 7, 2020
Steve Venegas | Jul 8, 2020

They are closed for the summer. Park Closure Alert… Balmorhea Park Closed March 4, 2020 – The entire park, including the pool, is closed. We hope to reopen in late summer. For more information, about the closure and the renovation projects, read our March 4, 2020 news release: Balmorhea State Park Closure Extended to Summer 2020. Check here for updates, or check our Twitter feed, and Facebook page, for more information .

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Will park, swimming and local lodging be open/available in June 2020?

Tom Baum | Jul 7, 2020
Jay-C Lopez | Jul 8, 2020

Spring 2020 is what is posted on front Gate of park.

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Are there poisones snakes in the pool

Wayland Moses | Jul 7, 2020
AVON Rep Kathy Cox | Jul 8, 2020

There could be snakes in the park, but highly unlikely. As for the pool, there are no snakes. The water is clear, and you can see all the way through.

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Is there hook ups for RVs?

Gina Kearley | Jul 7, 2020
Jared James | Jul 8, 2020

When the park is open, yes. Park is currently closed for major repairs.

Does the park have a dump station?

Ldw Woo | Jul 7, 2020
JoAnn Hernandez | Jul 8, 2020

Back online Spring 2020

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Is there RV camping available?

Manuel Parga | Jul 7, 2020
Crystal Bontorno | Jul 8, 2020

Not right now, plus the park is closed for the season until April I believe. they were talking about having the cabins and camping area done by the time they reopen. If you're looking for a place right now, fort Davis has some nice campsites, and it's not too far away

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Can you drink alcohol here

Victoria Benitez | Jul 7, 2020
Shitty T | Jul 8, 2020

No alcohol allowed

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Is there rv spaces in the park?

Bervelene Morgan | Jul 7, 2020
Eimy Sisk | Jul 8, 2020

Yes there are 34 spots for the camping ground.

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Are pets allowed

Lorenzo Barron | Jul 7, 2020
Pokemaster DJ | Jul 8, 2020

Only outside the fenced in area where the barbeque grills are

Does anyone know if tickets are refunded if cancelled?

Diana Landa Hernández | Jul 7, 2020
Courtney M | Jul 8, 2020

Just email at least 24 hours in advance and you will receive a refund

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How much is the entrance fee

Diego Morales | Jul 7, 2020
Just1Bum | Jul 8, 2020

$7.00 per person. I recommend buying an annual pass for $70. There is no charge for anyone you would take into the park with your seasonal/annual pass.

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Is the pool open now?

Rachel Renteria | Jul 7, 2020
Saul Palma | Jul 8, 2020

Yes and yes

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Is there camping in the park? Any helpful information as we will be traveling from San Antonio Texas. Thanks in advance

christina garza | Jul 7, 2020
Just1Bum | Jul 8, 2020

At this time there is no camping since the renovations to the camping site and cabins have not been completed.

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Two cars but one reservation can we still go in with both cars ?

Carmen Sanchez | Jul 7, 2020
Just1Bum | Jul 8, 2020

Not sure but each person will be charged unless there's one person in each car who has a seasonal pass.

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Do you need to buy a ticket? Or do the queue when you arrive? Thank you

Roldan Leyva fernandez | Jul 7, 2020
Just1Bum | Jul 8, 2020

It is better to buy the ticket before arriving posture there is a limit.

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Can you add another person to the reservstion already made

Rhonda Wade | Jul 8, 2019
Just1Bum | Jul 9, 2019

Yes but call.

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Is there fishing here

John Garcia | Jul 8, 2019
rachel thiebaud | Jul 9, 2019

Not in the pool but you can at Balmorhea lake!

Am I allowed to bring an intertube?

Nicole Kotten | Jul 8, 2019
Shana Simonson Black | Jul 9, 2019

Reservations first and i believe its no big deal i seen a lady with a float for her child.

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Is it open for the public to swim

Maribel Hernandez | Jul 8, 2019
Orlando Williams | Jul 9, 2019

Yes it opened to the public but it's wiser to get your past online because the pool area fills up quickly. And yes again the charge is 7 bucks and it's worth every penny

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If the day for the pool says R for reserved does that mean by reservation only, or is that just the maximum number of day passes that can be made online? Will there be separate day passes available at the gate?

Susan Garcia | Jul 8, 2019
Brad Newton | Jul 9, 2019

Best to call and make reservations. If not they can close the park to drive ups. Especially on weekends

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Do you have to purchase tickets for the pool?

Heather Thomas | Jul 8, 2019
Lisa H | Jul 9, 2019

Yes, there is a booth at the entrance

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Is there a zoo near by?

Paula Salazar | Jul 8, 2019
Noland Martin | Jul 9, 2019

No

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I made a reservation for tomorrow, the vehicle that I place to take to the pool broke down, could i still attend the pool but with another vehicle????

Juan Juarez | Jul 8, 2019
Eneko Elosegui | Jul 9, 2019

Yes

Are there any places to hook up an rv

Ray Williams | Jul 8, 2019
Tim Jones | Jul 9, 2019

Not right now. Camping area is undergoing total rehab. No opening date has been announced.

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What time do they close on Sundays now? 5 or 7?

Crossroads ObGyn & Wellness | Jul 8, 2019
Lisa H | Jul 9, 2019

Look on the website it should tell you there.

Do they still have an area for RV's and camping still at the park?

Arthur Moralez | Jul 8, 2019
Tim Jones | Jul 9, 2019

Its closed for remodeling, no firm date to open yet. Pool reopened again yesterday.

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Are there charcoal grills on site?

Claudia Flores | Jul 8, 2019
Gabriela Pimentel | Jul 9, 2019

Yes, but outsider to the pool

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are allowed atv

edelvis martin | Jul 8, 2019
Austin Munn | Jul 9, 2019

Not are allowed atv

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Where to buy tickets for pool entry online

Miah Madrid | Jul 8, 2019
Jack Dennis | Jul 9, 2019

Buy at Park Entrance.

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How's much do the cabin cost

Jorge Rodriguez | Jul 8, 2019
Noland Martin | Jul 9, 2019

Not available now

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Do you knw the phone number to the Balmorhea bait shop please & thank you

Mario O'Harrow | Jul 8, 2019
Marcus W | Jul 9, 2019

Have you tried Google as it took me ten seconds to find it.

Can you take a gas grill?

Brenda Viramontes | Jul 8, 2019
Marcus W | Jul 9, 2019

You can probably use them at the Picknick areas.

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Are reservations refundable?

Erica Hollowell | Jul 8, 2019
Charles Jacobs | Jul 9, 2019

It depends, I would call them. If you cancel early enough, they probably are.

Is it open or closed? If closed when will it open?

Nathaly Rodriguez | Jul 8, 2019
Eric Garza | Jul 9, 2019

Open

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when Is the park going to be open the exact date

Jeremiah Alvarado | Jul 8, 2019
Richard Cochran | Jul 9, 2019

Pool and day use areas opened on March 1 earlier this year. Pool restrooms are open. Pool bath house is not available yet due to continued renovations to the waste water system.

When is the park would be open to camping?

Jacobo Fierro | Jul 8, 2019
Marcus W | Jul 9, 2019

Just call them. This is not monitored by the park service.

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Will you guys be open March 23rd 2019 Saturday tomorrow ?

Angel Gil | Jul 8, 2019
Jimmy Hawkins | Jul 9, 2019

Should be

Is pool and cabins open?

Spidey’s mom Koko | Jul 8, 2019
J Mays | Jul 9, 2019

We were there this past weekend and the pool is open, but the cabins are still being renovated. Won't be open until summer time at the earliest

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Can you fish

Julie Boell | Jul 8, 2019
Rhonda Rieken | Jul 9, 2019

No. Balmorhea lake has fishing. Not the State Park.

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How far from Davis mtns.

lee Camp | Jul 8, 2019
Derek Ledbetter | Jul 9, 2019

Within 30 mins - 1hr

Is it pet friendly

Deborah Brehun | Jul 8, 2019
Heather | Jul 9, 2019

The pool area is not pet friendly, anywhere inside the fenced pool, dogs are not allowed

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How much is the entrance

Eunice Burciaga | Jul 8, 2019
Coffee& Sarcasm | Jul 9, 2019

$7 adults. Day use

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How much for the day? And can u stay overnight like camping if so how much? Please and thank you.

Ashley Olvera | Jul 8, 2019
Jimmy Hawkins | Jul 9, 2019

It's a Texas State Park, you can stay 2 weeks. Don't know the rates.

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Is the pool/park open yet?

Faydra Moran | Jul 8, 2019
Howard Eagle Eye | Jul 9, 2019

The pool has been repaired but the park remaines closed for now.

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Are repairs complete

Thedo Brewer | Jul 8, 2019
Gordon Tatro | Jul 9, 2019

March 2019 camping Pool maybe longer

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Is park open for rv camping?

P H | Jul 8, 2019
Gary Houston | Jul 9, 2019

Plus there's a lot of RV sites nearby.

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Does it have RV hookups

Harold Sowers | Jul 8, 2019
Howard Eagle Eye | Jul 9, 2019

Yes but the park is closed until further notice.

Is this place open

Jeffrey Hameline | Jul 8, 2018
Anna M Pace | Jul 9, 2018

The park yes, pool not certain it was drained for system malfunction. But call and see if they fixed it yet.

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Is the park open yet??

heather carreon rodriguez | Jul 8, 2018
Tori Ellis | Jul 9, 2018

The park is open, but the pool and cabins are still closed. It's going to take quite a while to get everything opened back up.

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Can you swim?

diana Johnson | Jul 8, 2018
Eddie Baker | Jul 9, 2018

I can swim pretty well, thanks for asking! But not at Balmorhea State Park, because they are closed for repairs. Call them.

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Will the park be open this weekend?

nuvia lugo | Jul 8, 2018
James | Jul 9, 2018

No pool, park is open

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what is the the cost ? Is grilling allowed? Are we able to stay over night in tents?

Ryan King | Jul 8, 2018
D Manley | Jul 9, 2018

Camping and cabins are closed due to renovation. I think you can grill but the park is day use only for several more months.

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So question what is there to do exactly I heard scooba diving or something? Is this true?

Moises Teliz | Jul 8, 2018
Rhonda Edwards | Jul 9, 2018

Yes you can scuba dive there. We were just there in November '17 & people were scuba diving then.

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Do you have RV sites

Janet Emery | Jul 8, 2018
Bill Leland | Jul 9, 2018

Yes they do.

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What is their horse policy

Rachael Elizabeth | Jul 8, 2018
prasad c. | Jul 9, 2018

It is a relatively small park, no long trails out there.

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What time does the group hall close in June?

Charlotte Stewart | Jul 8, 2018
Bill Leland | Jul 9, 2018

Office closes at 5pm, without a reservation it would be closed by now.

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is their still the sewage problem today?

Timothy Craig Wesley Leach | Jul 8, 2018
Jesse Lopez | Jul 9, 2018

No Sewage problem that's been resolved but no camping grounds available or rooms, they will be out of service till 2019 That is what I've been told at the visitors Center

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Hi, is the park open tomorrow Sep 9 ?

Maricruz Arellanes | Jul 8, 2018
Bill Leland | Jul 9, 2018

8am - 5pm according to the website

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This park will close on the fall

Otoniel Cardona | Jul 8, 2018
XIANLEE78 | Jul 9, 2018

Campgrounds will be closed 9/11/17 through 4/30/18 and San Solomon Springs Courts will be closed 9/11/17 through 3/87 . The park will be open for swimming and day use throughout that time.

Are boats allowed?

Johnny Ramirez | Jul 8, 2018
Russell Farnell | Jul 9, 2018

There is a small lake that is fed by the same spring called Balmorhea Lake. It's not in the state park, but fishing and boating is allowed there.

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