Water Adventures with Kids in Texas
We pulled these 90 water adventures out of our full catalog of kid-friendly spots in Texas. Every listing has the ages it suits, what it costs, how long to budget, parking notes, and what to pack.
90 adventures found
Barton Springs Pool
Austin, TX
SwimmingIconic 3-acre spring-fed pool in Zilker Park at 68 degrees year-round. Paid entry. Best from about …
Colorado Bend State Park
Bend, TX
Hiking70-foot Gorman Falls waterfall with spring-fed swimming holes. Paid entry. Best from about age 4. …
Inks Lake State Park
Burnet, TX
SwimmingSpring-fed lake swimming and cliff jumping at Devil's Waterhole. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. …
Inks Lake State Park Camping and Cabins
Burnet, TX
CampingWaterfront campsites and small cabins on a constant-level lake with pink granite shoreline and the …
Garner State Park
Concan, TX
SwimmingLegendary Frio River swimming and summer dances in the Hill Country. Paid entry. Best from about age …
Garner State Park Camping and Cabins
Concan, TX
CampingCypress-shaded campsites, screened shelters and CCC cabins along the Frio River at the most …
Padre Island National Seashore
Corpus Christi, TX
Camping70 miles of wild beach with sea turtle releases and shell hunting. Paid entry. Best from about age …
White Rock Lake
Dallas, TX
Biking9.4-mile paved biking loop around a scenic Dallas lake. Free. Works from toddler age. About two …
Hamilton Pool Preserve
Dripping Springs, TX
SwimmingJaw-dropping grotto with 50-foot waterfall and natural swimming pool. Paid entry. Best from about …
Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine
Grapevine, TX
SwimmingIndoor water park hotel in Grapevine kept at 84 degrees year-round, with body slides, a wave pool, a …
Little Elm Beach
Little Elm, TX
SwimmingSandy lake beach on Lewisville Lake with roped swim area and free life jacket loans. Free. Best from …
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Mineral Wells, TX
Rock-ClimbingNatural rock climbing at Penitentiary Hollow plus lake swimming and trails. Paid entry. Best from …
River Legacy Parks
Arlington, TX
Hiking1,300-acre park with paved trails and mountain biking along the Trinity River. Free. Works from …
Barton Creek Greenbelt
Austin, TX
Hiking12 miles of creek trails with swimming holes and bouldering in Austin. Free. Best from about age 5. …
Bull Creek Greenbelt
Austin, TX
SwimmingShallow limestone creek pools perfect for toddler wading. Free. Best from about age 3. About two …
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
Austin, TX
SwimmingSandy Lake Austin swimming beach and lakeside camping inside Austin city limits - entry $5-$10 per …
Lady Bird Lake
Austin, TX
KayakingKayaking and paddleboarding on calm water through downtown Austin. Paid entry. Best from about age …
McKinney Falls State Park
Austin, TX
HikingTwo limestone waterfalls with wading pools inside Austin city limits. Paid entry. Best from about …
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
Austin, TX
HikingPeaceful woodland trails with a waterfall and nature programs. Paid entry. Best from about age 4. …
Balmorhea State Park
Balmorhea, TX
SwimmingCrystal-clear 1.75-acre spring-fed pool with snorkeling in West Texas. Paid entry. Best from about …
Blanco State Park
Blanco, TX
SwimmingSmall-town river swimming and tubing perfect for young children. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. …
Lake Brownwood State Park
Brownwood, TX
CampingCCC cabins and swim beach with fishing pier on Lake Brownwood. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. A …
Reveille Peak Ranch
Burnet, TX
Rock-ClimbingGranite bouldering and mountain biking near Burnet. Paid entry. Best from about age 5. Easily a full …
Possum Kingdom State Park
Caddo, TX
SwimmingClear blue lake swimming and canyon trail hiking. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A half-day …
Canyon Lake Gorge
Canyon Lake, TX
HikingGuided tours through a limestone gorge with dinosaur tracks and fossils. Paid entry. Better for ages …
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
Cedar Creek, TX
Hiking1,100 acres with horseback riding and river trails along the Colorado. Paid entry. Best from about …
Cedar Hill State Park
Cedar Hill, TX
HikingFamily-friendly state park on Joe Pool Lake just 20 minutes from Dallas - swimming, hiking, camping, …
Brushy Creek Regional Trail
Cedar Park, TX
Biking14-mile paved trail with playgrounds connecting Cedar Park and Round Rock. Free. Works from toddler …
Cleburne State Park
Cleburne, TX
CampingNo-wake lake for safe paddling and swimming near Fort Worth. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A …
Guadalupe River at Horseshoe Falls
Comfort, TX
SwimmingNatural horseshoe waterfall on the Guadalupe River near Comfort. Free. Best from about age 3. About …
Cooper Lake State Park
Cooper, TX
CampingUncrowded lakeside camping with swim beach in Northeast Texas. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. A …
Daingerfield State Park
Daingerfield, TX
CampingStunning fall foliage and family lake swimming at a hidden East Texas gem - camping, fishing, …
Reimers Ranch Park
Dripping Springs, TX
Rock-ClimbingPremier Central Texas rock climbing with 18 miles of trails. Paid entry. Better for ages 6 and up. A …
Purtis Creek State Park
Eustace, TX
FishingStocked catch-and-release lake where kids always catch fish. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A …
Northshore Trail
Flower Mound, TX
Mountain-Biking26 miles of lakeside singletrack mountain biking trails. Free. Better for ages 6 and up. A half-day …
Trinity Trails
Fort Worth, TX
BikingOver 100 miles of paved family-friendly trails along the Trinity River in Fort Worth - free biking, …
Frisco Central Park
Frisco, TX
PhotographyScenic park with waterfalls and bronze cattle sculptures popular for portrait sessions. Free. Works …
Kathy Seei Park
Frisco, TX
NatureBronze longhorn sculptures and a pond in a compact landscaped park. Free. Works from toddler age. …
Galveston Island State Park
Galveston, TX
CampingBeach camping and bay-side kayaking at Galveston Island State Park - coastal wetlands, birding …
Stewart Beach
Galveston, TX
SwimmingLifeguarded family beach with rentals and food on Galveston Island. Paid entry. Works from toddler …
Rowlett Creek Preserve
Garland, TX
Hiking524-acre preserve with creek crossings and mountain bike trails. Free. Best from about age 3. About …
Cedar Breaks Park
Georgetown, TX
CampingSpacious lakeside campground with swim beach near Georgetown. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. A …
Garey Park
Georgetown, TX
Hiking525-acre river park with trails and splash pad in Georgetown. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. A …
Good Water Trail
Georgetown, TX
Hiking26-mile lakeside trail with canyon overlooks and Hill Country terrain. Free. Best from about age 5. …
San Gabriel Park
Georgetown, TX
BikingAward-winning playscape and river trail in Georgetown. Free. Works from toddler age. About two …
Rough Creek Lodge
Glen Rose, TX
CampingLuxury family ranch resort with outdoor activities near Glen Rose. Paid entry. Best from about age …
Palmetto State Park
Gonzales, TX
HikingTropical palmetto forest and warm springs along the San Marcos River. Paid entry. Best from about …
Lake Grapevine Horseshoe Trails
Grapevine, TX
HikingEasy lakeside hiking trails on Grapevine Lake. Free. Best from about age 3. About an hour. …
Meadowmere Park
Grapevine, TX
SwimmingSandy beach swimming on Lake Grapevine with playground and camping. Paid entry. Works from toddler …
Buffalo Bayou Park
Houston, TX
BikingPaved bayou trails with destination playground and bat colony viewing. Free. Works from toddler age. …
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Houston, TX
NatureWetland wildlife viewing and hands-on nature center east of Houston. Free. Works from toddler age. …
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Humble, TX
NatureBoardwalk trails through cypress swamp with free guided canoe trips. Free. Works from toddler age. …
Huntsville State Park
Huntsville, TX
CampingPine forest camping with lake paddling and a sandy swim area. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A …
Pedernales Falls State Park
Johnson City, TX
HikingDramatic tilted limestone falls and river swimming in the Hill Country. Paid entry. Best from about …
Pedernales Falls Trammel Crossing
Johnson City, TX
SwimmingHistoric river crossing with natural wading pools away from the crowds. Paid entry. Best from about …
Pedernales River Nature Park
Johnson City, TX
SwimmingQuiet Pedernales River swimming with limestone wading pools. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. …
South Llano River State Park
Junction, TX
CampingCrystal-clear spring-fed river for family swimming and tubing near Junction TX - camping under pecan …
Caddo Lake State Park
Karnack, TX
KayakingKayaking through a moss-draped cypress swamp on Texas' only natural lake. Paid entry. Best from …
Big Thicket National Preserve
Kountze, TX
HikingUNESCO Biosphere Reserve with nine converging ecosystems. Free. Best from about age 4. A half-day …
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
Lewisville, TX
Nature2,000 acres of prairies and wetlands with guided nature programs. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. …
Johnny Broyles Nature Trail
Little Elm, TX
HikingPaved 2.7-mile nature trail along Lake Lewisville in Little Elm. Free. Works from toddler age. About …
Village Creek State Park
Lumberton, TX
KayakingTannin-clear creek paddling through Big Thicket sandbars. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A …
Meridian State Park
Meridian, TX
CampingCCC-era lake park with screened shelters and paddleboating. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. A …
Comal River Tubing
New Braunfels, TX
TubingGentle spring-fed tubing on the 2.5-mile Comal River in New Braunfels TX - tube rentals with shuttle …
Lake Houston Wilderness Park
New Caney, TX
Hiking20 miles of forest trails and camping close to Houston. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A …
Lake Pflugerville Park
Pflugerville, TX
SwimmingFree lake beach with swim area and 3-mile paved loop. Free. Works from toddler age. A half-day trip. …
Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Pilot Point, TX
CampingSandy beach swimming, kids fishing pond, and lakeside camping at Ray Roberts Lake - a big North …
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Pittsburg, TX
CampingShaded lakeside camping with fishing pier and bike trails. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. A …
Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
Plano, TX
Hiking800-acre park with boardwalks and kayaking in Plano. Free. Works from toddler age. A half-day trip. …
Mustang Island State Park
Port Aransas, TX
CampingBeachfront camping and bay kayak trail with dolphin sightings. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. …
Prairie Creek Waterfall
Richardson, TX
HikingHidden suburban waterfall and shaded creek trail in Richardson. Free. Works from toddler age. About …
Goose Island State Park
Rockport, TX
CampingCoastal camping by a 1,000-year-old oak with bay fishing and whooping cranes. Paid entry. Works from …
Sea Rim State Park
Sabine Pass, TX
KayakingGulf beach meets freshwater marsh with paddling trails and boardwalks. Paid entry. Best from about …
Government Canyon State Natural Area
San Antonio, TX
Hiking40 miles of trails with dinosaur tracks in the limestone. Paid entry. Best from about age 5. A …
Rio Vista Park
San Marcos, TX
SwimmingCrystal-clear spring-fed river with natural falls for floating and swimming. Free. Best from about …
Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway
Somerville, TX
CampingTwo-unit park connected by 21-mile trail with lake swimming. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. A …
Grelle Recreation Area
Spicewood, TX
HikingUncrowded Lake Travis cove with wooded trails and swimming. Paid entry. Best from about age 4. A …
Krause Springs
Spicewood, TX
SwimmingSpring-fed pools under ancient cypress trees with camping. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A …
Pace Bend Park
Spicewood, TX
SwimmingRocky limestone coves and cliff jumping on Lake Travis. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A …
Guadalupe River State Park
Spring Branch, TX
SwimmingCypress-lined Guadalupe River swimming with guided paddles and hikes. Paid entry. Best from about …
Guadalupe River State Park Camping
Spring Branch, TX
CampingFour miles of cypress-lined Guadalupe River frontage with drive-up and walk-in campsites, forty-five …
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Tatum, TX
FishingYear-round warm-water fishing with unique island campsites in East Texas - a hidden gem for family …
Abilene State Park
Tuscola, TX
SwimmingSpring-fed swimming pool under pecan trees in West Texas. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. A …
Tyler State Park
Tyler, TX
SwimmingSpring-fed lake swimming with a sandy beach, paddleboat rentals, and 13 miles of piney-woods trails …
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Vanderpool, TX
HikingStunning fall foliage and limestone canyon trails along the Sabinal River. Paid entry. Best from …
Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway
Weatherford, TX
Biking20-mile flat rail trail perfect for kids building biking endurance. Free. Best from about age 3. A …
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Wills Point, TX
CampingSandy swim beach and shaded camping an hour east of Dallas. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A …
Blue Hole Regional Park
Wimberley, TX
SwimmingSpring-fed swimming hole with a famous rope swing under bald cypress trees in Wimberley TX - summer …
Jacob's Well Natural Area
Wimberley, TX
SwimmingCrystal-clear artesian spring swimming hole in Wimberley TX - swimming requires advance online …
East Fork Park
Wylie, TX
CampingSandy swim beach and lakeside camping on Lake Lavon. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. A half-day …