Texas Hot Springs

Austin's crown jewel — a 1,000-foot natural spring-fed swimming pool in Zilker Park that maintains a refreshing 68-70°F year-round. Fed by underground springs from the Edwards Aquifer, it's been a sacred swimming hole for thousands of years and the heart of Austin's outdoor culture.

A remote desert retreat in the rugged Chinati Mountains of far west Texas near the Mexican border, accessible only via miles of unpaved road through some of the most isolated terrain in the Lower 48. The 115°F mineral water fills stone-lined soaking tubs on a property that operates as an off-grid overnight destination with adobe casitas and communal kitchen. The stark Chihuahuan Desert landscape, dark sky stargazing, and total disconnection from the modern world define the Chinati experience.

A legendary soak on the banks of the Rio Grande at the Mexican border inside Big Bend National Park, where 105°F geothermal water fills a stone-walled pool overlooking the river and the dramatic limestone cliffs of Santa Elena Canyon. Soaking at dawn as the desert canyon walls glow orange is one of the most memorable experiences in the National Park system. Park entry fee required, and the springs are a short walk from the Rio Grande Village campground.

A remote West Texas hot springs ranch near the Rio Grande with a long history of healing waters. Native Americans, Spanish explorers, and settlers have all sought the curative mineral springs here. Features private soaking tubs and rustic accommodations.