TX State Parks•Toyahvale, TX•6.1h from Austin

Balmorhea State Park

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Why this site is listed: Non-primitive state park included for the spring-fed swimming pool — a rare summer-viable stop in the Chihuahuan Desert.

⚠️ Summer reservations fill weeks in advance. Book before the trip.

Fee

$20–25/nt

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Year-round (summer pool)

Reservations

Reserve America

Highlights

▶ World's largest spring-fed swimming pool — 1.75 million gallons of 72–76°F water year-round
▶ Ideal summer escape: pool opens by 8 AM, best boondocking complement to Davis Mountains
▶ Snorkeling inside the pool among turtles and fish
▶ Dark skies and proximity to Marfa (65 mi) and Fort Davis (65 mi)

Planning Notes

Check in by 3 PM in summer to guarantee same-day pool access. Reservations essential — fills weeks out in summer. Pool open daily; canteen on-site. RV sites are no-hookup, level, and roomy. Dump station available. Nearest full services: Balmorhea (3 mi) or Fort Stockton (55 mi south).

Contact: (432) 375-2370

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.