POLLY’S CHAPEL CROSSING

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POLLY’S CHAPEL CROSSING

Water Locations TX • BANDERA County County
Coordinates: 29.7021, -99.2429
Elevation: 0 ft
Description
Natural swimming and wading access along a Texas Hill Country river in BANDERA County, Texas.
Historical Notes
Bandera , Bandera County. Remote low-water crossing on spring-fed West Verde Creek near the historic Polly’s Chapel. Clear pools, limestone ledges, and shaded banks. No signage or facilities. No lifeguard. Entry: informal roadside pull-off. Flagged for: spring-fed access, solitude, fall color. GPS: 29.7021° N, 99.2429° W. Map 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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