Krause Springs

404 Krause Springs Road, Spicewood, TX

830-693-4181

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Ranked #3 of 4 attractions in Spicewood

19 Reviews

Type: Hot Springs/ Geysers

Owner description: Krause Springs is a well-known camping & swimming site located in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas. It is located in Spicewood, Texas approximately...... more » Owner description: Krause Springs is a well-known camping & swimming site located in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas. It is located in Spicewood, Texas approximately 30 miles west of Austin. The 115 acre property is listed on the National Registry of Historical Sites and has been privately owned by the Krause Family for over 50 years.Krause Springs has many natural sites to explore. There are 32 springs on the property, and several feed the manmade pool and the natural pool which flows into Lake Travis. It's a refreshing treat to swim in the Springs during the hot summers of Texas! If camping is in your plans, there is primitive tent camping as well as 24 RV sites with water and electricity available. Guests are also welcome to relax and to stroll through the Butterfly Gardens; take time to listen to the music of the wind chimes and the fountains during your visit!

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Stephanie J

Austin, Texas

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7 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Refreshing!”

Reviewed May 17, 2012

We swam a little at Krause Springs and enjoyed laying around on the rocks enjoying the view. It was COLD, but will be great once it's a little hotter outside. More

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TeErickson

Sugar Grove, Illinois

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8 reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

“Best natural swimming in this part of TX!”

Reviewed April 24, 2012

Texas loves its swimming holes, and a lot of them are just that - holes with water. But this place is much more and much better. Well maintained grounds, including a below-ground pool for those of you who resist that natural feeling. But if you do not go down into the Springs you are missing the whole point of going... More

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Thank you so much for visiting our little slice of paradise, and for sharing your experience! More

Jamspo

Austin, TX

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

1 helpful vote

“Krause Springs - No Dogs Allowed!”

Reviewed April 23, 2012

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We just camped Krause Springs for the weekend. It was a very nice camping spot. Took me by surprise. I had heard good things, but my expectations were surpassed. Krause Springs is a privately owned 150 acre plot of land sitting on a natural spring in Spicewood, TX. KS is located right off 71 West in Central Texas, Hill Country.... More

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Thanks for this beautiful and informative review! We are extremely happy you enjoyed your stay! We are also dog lovers and it is the one rule we wish we could bend! We have tried allowing dogs in the past with undesirable results, so unfortunately it is a rule we will continue to enforce. The day prices are currently $6 per... More

lakechiro

Lago Vista, Texas

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29 reviews

Reviews in 15 cities

13 helpful votes

“Hidden Treasure”

Reviewed January 9, 2012

Small botanical garden. Cool waters with nice pool on top, a climb down the hill to the springs and a small waterfall. Not sure how it looked with the drought this year, but a great place for an afternoon picnic and swim with nice weather. More

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Thanks for visiting! Since our pools are spring fed, the water level remains constant, even in times of severe drought. More

Mcor223

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3 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

1 helpful vote

“Wonderful swimming hole in Spicewood”

Reviewed November 7, 2011

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This summer being very brutal, I researched all the natural swimming holes in the area and read about Krause Springs. My 13 year old nephew was visiting from Boston so I took him, 2 female friends with 2 teenage girls. The place was very beautiful, entrance was cheap only $6 per person and we brought food, a cooler with drinks... More

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COMCARAIRWING3

San Antonio, Texas

1 review

2 helpful votes

“Bathrooms are Fine, hahaha....”

Reviewed September 10, 2011

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Not sure what this person was blabbing about, but I guess he didnt realize that the sight he was staying at was for RV's.... There are about 15 spots for electrical only and they are all RV spots, lol.... As for the Bathrooms there are 2 of them... One is older and more or less cramped and the new one... More

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threemarlenas

texas

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17 reviews

Reviews in 11 cities

10 helpful votes

“Great Outdoor Place if you like being one with nature”

Reviewed August 16, 2011

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This place we found on our way to our summer vacation, I printed out the address and we were on our way to Krause Springs. As we arrived we fell in love with the outdoor feeling, the garden is nice and the man made pool looked inviting after being out in the 100 degrees! Beware, the man made pool is... More

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ladydiholmes

Wimberley, Texas

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29 reviews

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10 helpful votes

“Heavenly place!”

Reviewed July 25, 2011

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Wow, this place was really beyond words. The sights, sounds, smells, coolness of the water, sweetness of the shade - all were just perfect. We feared that in this year of such a bad drought there would be little water, but it was just great - 2 pools and then the springs and fern grotto with a finale at dusk... More

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leanieintexas

Dallas/Fort Worth Texas

1 review

8 helpful votes

“BATHROOMS ARE DISGUSTING!!!! STAFF IS RUE AS HELL!!!”

Reviewed June 11, 2011

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The Springs are a delight! Beprepaired to be squished like sardines with other tent campers. They nickel and dime you for everything. We went during May 2011. Burn Ban in the area. That's OK. I'm a Texan and I'm used to that. HOWEVER, for the mere price of 10.00 the crook at Krause Springs will allow you to have a... More

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galveston_gal

Dallas, Texas

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52 reviews

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128 helpful votes

“Really Neat Swimming Hole”

Reviewed October 2, 2010

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My husband and I went to Krause Springs on a hot, summer day and thought the cool waters were perfect. There is a small swimming pool, but it was crowded and the water murky looking, so we didn't get in it. It was mainly full of small children. There are steep stairs leading down to a lower swimming area. There... More

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