BLANCO SHOALS NATURAL AREA

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BLANCO SHOALS NATURAL AREA

Water Locations TX • HAYS County County
Coordinates: 29.8890, -97.9290
Elevation: 0 ft
Description
Natural swimming and wading access on the Blanco River in HAYS County, Texas.
Historical Notes
San Marcos , Hays County. 81-ac undeveloped riparian preserve along Blanco River, just E of I-35. Features include gravel bars, shaded banks, high bluffs, and seasonal pools. No formal trails, restrooms, or amenities—just raw river and solitude. Best for wading, birdwatching, and hammock lounging. No lifeguards. Entry: free. Open daily, dawn to dusk. GPS: 29.8890° N, 97.9290° W. Map . FMI: San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance: smgreenbelt.org Listed in Cofran's Texas Hill Country Portal — Swimming Holes. Water depth and access vary with drought and flood conditions; most sites have no lifeguards.
Status / Verification active — Legendary or approximate

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