Posted in Texas On The Water, Summer May 30, 2022 by

This Little-Known Swimming Hole In Texas Must Be On Your Summer Bucket List

If you’ve been to any of Texas’ most iconic swimming holes (like Jacob’s Well or Hamilton Pool), then you know how crowded they can get on a hot day. Luckily, there are plenty of lesser-known spots where you can cool off without feeling like a sardine. One of them is Campbell’s Hole, located just upstream from some of the more popular swimming holes in the Barton Creek Greenbelt. It’s one of the best swimming holes in Texas – definitely worth adding to your summer bucket list.

Much less crowded than the more popular swimming holes on Barton Creek, Campbell's Hole is a pristine oasis ideal for beating the heat on a summer day.
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Entrance is free, so you can come back all season long and soak up some rays while enjoying the gorgeous Hill Country surroundings.
Kid- and pet-friendly, Campbell's Hole is flanked by lush greenery and towering cliffs on either side.
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The water is cool, crisp, and oh so refreshing - not to mention it's so clear that you can practically see straight through to the bottom.
The natural pool features a sandbar for picnicking and sunbathing, and you'll often see families delighting in a packed lunch between swims.
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Since there's so much shade, it isn't quite as hot as other area swimming holes that are more exposed to the elements.
Like the rest of Barton Creek, Campbell's hole is filled with rocks that create tiny waterfalls as the stream passes through and around them.
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Some people like to cliff jump here, but we would advise against it due to the abundance of rocks, many of which are underwater and invisible from above.
There's also a rope swing a little way's upstream from the main swimming area...
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...plus lots of rugged hiking opportunities.
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Both on land and in the water, Campbell's Hole is a bucket-list summer destination.
You'll also see a variety of unique rock formations that are so much fun to explore.
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The very tiniest adventurers might even be able to squeeze inside them for a fun game of hide-and-seek!

Have you ever been to Campbell’s Hole? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience. Tell us in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for more of the best swimming holes in Texas that will make your summer epic.

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Address: Campbell's Hole, Barton Creek, Austin, TX, Austin, TX 78746, USA