Krause Springs

"This is my favorite swimming spot in the 'Austin area.' It is just beautiful and well-designed. From the stone work leading to and including the natural water pool and the swimming hole with the waterfall and swing rope. Not to mention the endless picnic areas where you can even grill food on-site. You could not ask for more from one site. I was glad to visit in May during a slower time. 90's is plenty hot for me to enjoy the cool waters and soak up some sun. How could I forget the garden to the right when you first enter?! I spent a portion of my day asleep on the hammock. When I awoke there was a man tending to the garden near me. If I remember correctly, his parents once owned the land, but since the sale he still tends to the garden. Regardless of his connection- his passion, talent, and devotion to the grounds was evident."

"I love finding hidden gems we didn't know existed. This place was amazing - almost like someone's beautiful country home turned public swimming hole. Plenty of room for barbecues, and lots of family fun! You can bring your own food, they provide large group areas for BBQ, in a variety of beautiful locations- just no glass allowed. They also allow floats, as long as they're smaller (under 5'), especially in the pool, but we saw larger ones in the spring area. You do have to walk down to the springs, but the pool is closer to parking lot level (still requires some stairs), so be aware of that if you have trouble walking up or down stairs."

"Amazing place! Families wverwhere grill8ng and swimming. But it didn't seem crowded. The large trees are impressive. Was told by attendant they are 1000 years old. Water is cold spring water. Lots of picnic areas and grills."

"A must and worth place to visit while you are in Marble Falls. So many things you can do in this place from hiking, or jusy sit on the bench under the shade of big tress and enjoy the nature, sit by the pool or go down to the spring to chill. There are 2 waterfalls in this property. Don't forget to visit their garden, it's beautiful!!"

"Amazing place. Definitely a must-see natural beauty. Bring a tube to float on. Don't miss the gardens. They are quite lovely! Be sure to visit the upper pool (man-made) and the lower pool (natural) which are surrounded by enormous, old cypress trees."