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MEDINA RIVER - ENGLISH CROSSING ROAD

Water Locations TX • BANDERA County County
Coordinates: 29.6482, -98.9613
Elevation: 0 ft
Description
Natural swimming and wading access on the Medina River in BANDERA County, Texas.
Historical Notes
Near and W of Pipe Creek , Bandera County, off Rio Ranchero Rd, on English Crossing Rd (a narrow, rural stretch with no signage for swimming, so it's easy to miss if you’re not watching closely), on Medina River. River access may be restricted or subject to property boundaries—confirm locally before visiting). Swimming, wading, fishing. Scenic low-water crossing with wide, shallow flow over limestone slabs and gravel bars. Not spring-fed; flow varies with rainfall. No lifeguards. No facilities. 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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