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Save the Day Passes

Please confirm the date and time of your visit before you click the "Book Passes" button. TPWD is not responsible for incorrect reservations.


Many parks fill to capacity on weekends and holidays. Pre-purchase a day pass and guarantee your entry and parking. Day passes are:
  • Only valid for entry during the time slot you select. Once you enter, you may stay in the park for the rest of the day.
  • Valid until 10 p.m., unless the park closes earlier.
  • Available up to 1 month in advance.
  • Not transferrable to another person or park.
  • Also sold at the park, if available.


We do not accept Walk-ins for Daily Entrance after we have met our visitation capacity.

VISITATION CAPACITY: To ensure visitor safety and the preservation of significant natural and cultural resources at Balmorhea State Park, day-use visitation is limited to 650 visitors per day.

POOL INFORMATION:
Pool steps are slippery and caution needs to be used when entering and exiting the springs. Spring-fed pool hours are from 8 am to 7:30 pm (or sunset, whichever comes first) year-round. Pool bathhouses close 30 minutes before pool closing.

Swimming is not allowed in the canals.
No lifeguards on duty. Swim at your own risk after signing a liability release.
Children 14 years of age or younger must be supervised by a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult over the age of 17 years at all times.

Pool floats are allowed, but they must be soft-sided, inflatable, and no larger than 8 ft. long and 4 ft. wide.
Paddles, oars, and motorized devices of any kind are not allowed in the pool.

No cooking, pets, or glass containers in pool area.
No grills or tents allowed in the pool area. Pop-up covers are allowed.

Scuba instructors must show proof of insurance before diving. Scuba divers must show proof of certification and sign a Diving Agreement before diving and all divers must have a partner. All divers must pay a $5 per person activity fee. Learn more about swimming and diving in the pool here.

For other questions please view the Balmorhea FAQs here.

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Driving Directions
From San Antonio: Take I 10 West to Exit 209 - Balmorhea/Ft. Davis. Take Texas 17 West for 4 miles. Park is on the South side of the road.

From El Paso: Take I 10 East to Exit 192 - Toyahvale. Take FARM ROAD 3078 East for 12 miles. Park is on the South side of the road.
Alerts and Important Information
Balmorhea State Park has seasonal hours of operations. Following the time change on November 6th, the park will close at 7PM. Showers and restrooms will close at 6:30. Water clarity in the park has returned to normal.

June 14, 2021 – The swimming pool and day-use areas of the park have reopened. The rest of the park will remain closed for renovations. A reopening date has not been set.

We do not accept Walk-ins for Daily Entrance after we have met our visitation capacity.

Notes
There is no gate; no gate code is necessary for entry.

If arriving after hours, refer to the after-hours board across from office for your site assignment or the Available Sites list. All customers arriving after-hours must register and complete the payment process at the Park Headquarters by 9am the next morning. For after-hours assistance, call 432-448-7536.

FOR LODGE:
If arriving after hours, keys for the reserved room will be on the fence in front of Superintendent's house which is located in the main parking lot. Customers will enter park, cross over small stone bridge that crosses over main canal and bear right entering main parking lot. Customer will loop around main parking lot and find key located in an envelope in front of Superintendent's house. All customers arriving after-hours must register and complete the payment process at the Park Headquarters by 9am the next morning. For after-hours assistance, call 432-448-7536.

Balmorhea State Park camping trips are easy to plan with ReserveAmerica. Balmorhea State Park campground reservations can be made online. Click one of the links below to see available campsites at Balmorhea State Park or day pass availability.

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