Pros: Wonderfully Relaxing. Cons: You have to drive a ways to get there.
Balmorhea State Park sits at the edge of the fabled, blue-hazed Davis Mountains in far West Texas. It has always been a magical place to me, a place where I could relax and let my soul feel free.
Pros: water is incredibly clear
aquatic life is fascinating
desert environment provides a very different experience Cons: a long way from anywhere
desert environment offers no seclusion or privacy from other campers
With a constant water temperature of 72 (or so) degrees, San Salomon springs offers a unique diving opportunity. It has been described as "like diving in a swimming pool," but once below the surface (which really is a big swimming pool) the environment...
Pros: Beautiful Spring Fed Pool, A Oasis In West Texas!! Cons: It's Not Closer To Where I Live.
Balmorhea State Park, A Oasis in the West Texas Mountains, the main attraction is the Spring Fed Pool, changing out a Million Gallons of Fresh Water an hour. A brisk 72 water temp is a nice break from the hot West Texas Summers. The park along with the...
Pros: Beautiful, not crowded, inexpensive Cons: In the middle of nowhere - getting there is a trick
I cannot put into words the extreme beauty and wonder of this park. We went on an extensive roadtrip from Georia that snaked through much of the southeast and Texas. This was our favorite spot.
Pros: A nice place to stop on a cross country trip. Cons: I don't get to visit often enough.
I spent two nights there and snorkeled the pool both times. Amazing clarity, the catfish were HUGE, and the turtle was just plain cool! Price for camping was cheap. Definitely a great family day trip or weekend getaway!
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