Balmorhea State Park

Overview

Brochure InfoFor further information about this park, Click hereKey InfoIf your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park. DAY USE FEE: $7 per person, age 13 and older. Day use fee not required for guests of the San Solomon Courts. VISITATION CAPACITY: To ensure visitor safety and the preservation of significant natural and cultural resources at Balmorhea State Park, day-use visitation is limited to 650 visitors per day. We do not accept Walk-ins for Daily Entrance. POOL INFORMATION: Pool steps are slippery and caution needs to be used when entering and exiting the springs. Spring-fed pool hours are from 8 am to 7:30 pm (or sunset, whichever comes first) year-round. Pool bathhouses close 30 minutes before pool closing. Swimming is not allowed in the canals. No lifeguards on duty. Swim at your own risk after signing a liability release. Children 14 years of age or younger must be supervised by a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult over the age of 17 years at all times. Pool floats are allowed, but they must be soft-sided, inflatable, and no larger than 8 ft. long and 4 ft. wide. Paddles, oars, and motorized devices of any kind are not allowed in the pool. No cooking, pets, or glass containers in pool area. No grills or tents allowed in the pool area. Pop-up covers are allowed. Scuba instructors must show proof of insurance before diving. Scuba divers must show proof of certification and sign a Diving Agreement before diving and all divers must have a partner. All divers must pay a $5 per person activity fee. Learn more about swimming and diving in the pool here. For other questions please view the Balmorhea FAQs here. FISHING: No fishing is allowed in the park. PARK PHONE NUMBER: 432-375-2370Important Information for Daily EntranceWe do not accept Walk-ins for Daily Entrance after we have met our visitation capacity.DirectionFrom San Antonio: Take I 10 West to Balmorhea exit. Take Texas 17 West for 4 miles. Park is on the South side of the road. From El Paso: Take I 10 East to Balmorhea exit. Take FARM ROAD 3078 East for 12 miles. Park is on the South side of the road.Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation DescNo-shows: If you do not check in at the park by noon of the day after your scheduled arrival date, we will cancel the rest of your reservation. Your entrance fees will be refunded, but all other fees will be forfeited. If you think you will arrive after the noon cutoff, call the park or the Customer Service Center to avoid cancellation.