Texas

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Description

Giant pool of clear water, limestone perk, 64,000 gallon daily flow.

Nearest Address

Zilker Park, Austin

Directions from Nearest Address

Giant pool of clear water, limestone perk, 64,000 gallon daily flow.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Dawn to dusk most days.

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Barton Springs Map

Submitted by: Mac

Description

Free flowing Artesian well estimated to 40 gal per min.

Nearest Address

Intersection of first and west Houston st. in the city of Humble.

Directions from Nearest Address

Off of FM 1960 just east of Interstate 59 take West Houston 4 blocks on corner can not be missed.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Humble Artesian Well Map

Submitted by: Larry Martin

Description

Huge outpouring but it is in a self contained bld. with public access to look inside of the giganatic flow of this springs- and it menaders down the hill and tunnels under the highway and through a play park where there are swimming area for kids and adults.

Nearest Address

Close to downtown-and the new HEB Store- on US 90 going to the Air Base- the water is being used for Water source- very large outpour- Probably thousands of gallons per minute-being discharged from this natural spring has to be the largest spring in Tx. …but the city chlorinates it – but perhaps there is a way to get the pure water before it is contaminated.- i will journey down there this next week and find out more about it.- maybe get pictures.

Directions from Nearest Address

Going through Del Rio south US 90 to the border and through town and turning left at the New HEB Supermarket-on US 90 South East toward Brackettville and the park is on the right side of the road about a mile after turning left- and directly across from the park on the other side of the highway is the entrance to the spring that is located up on a sloping hill side and the entrance road with lead one right up to it- a place to park and one can get out to see it – which is inside a covering building with open sides for viewing.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Probably regular business hours- 8 or 9 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon

GPS: N/A

Map Link: San Felipe Spring Map

Submitted by: George Maddux

Description

Pouring out of a couple holes in the ground.

Nearest Address

Nutty Brown

Directions from Nearest Address

290W towards Johnson City(stay left at 290/71 Y). 15 minutes past the Y, look for Nutty Brown Rd. After NBR, turn Left onto Bellterra Drive into posh gated community. Go through two stop signs and then left into park B4 elementary school. Park up and to the right, follow path along creek to the right, past baseball field into the woods. Cross little dam and when path turns to cement veer off to the left following dry creek down app. 100 feet to dry waterfall. Go down and around the dry waterfall and behold the embankment, two gorgeous ojos de agua. Clean.

“There are more but this one is the best one I’ve found close to austin. 20 minutes from Ben White and Lamar.” – Tree

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Fresh Spring Map

Submitted by: Tree

Description

Springs come out the side of the cliffs.

Nearest Address

Cameron Park Waco, Texas 76708

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Proctor Springs Map

Submitted by: Johnny Staton

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Description

The spring is located in Landa Park. It is easy access to the spring itself, and the park is beautiful. This is the largest spring in Texas and southwest america.

Additional info: http://www.edwardsaquifer.net/comal.html

Nearest Address

Landa Park 835 Fredericksburg Road New Braunfels, Tx 78130

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

6 a.m. – 12 a.m.

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Comal Spring Map

Submitted by: Richard

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Description

This spring is in a setting of rock walls, pools, and a well enclosure.

Make sure you fill from either the top layer of the water flow or from the faucet. This will minimize any extra sediment in your collection.

Nearest Address

Texas 37 Scroggins, TX 75480

Directions from Nearest Address

From I30 take 37 south for 6.5 miles. When you pass Purley, you will see a sign for a picnic area, the spring is on the left.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS:

33° 4’19.33″N, 95°16’4.66″W

Map Link: Crystal Springs Map

Submitted by: Rami Barsoum

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Description

Very clean aquafe, drinkable near the source, may want to use filter though. Great swimming, Texas State University nearby, lots of people and families. Canoe and kayak rentals and tubing.

Nearest Address

Aquarena Springs Blvd.

Directions from Nearest Address

Located next to Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Always

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Aquarena Springs Map

Submitted by: Michael Manneback

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Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/68288285@N00/2528321911/

Description

This is the spring that feeds Gorman Falls in Colorado Bend State Park. It comes out of the ground and forms into a creek that flows to the Colorado River.

Additional info: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/colorado_bend

Nearest Address

Colorado Bend State Park, Bend, Texas 76824‎

Directions from Nearest Address

Follow the Gorman Spring Trail up the creek to the source.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Open 7 days a week year-round (Park entrance may have closing hours)

GPS:

31.052082,-98.485824

Map Link: Gorman Spring Map

Submitted by: Rami Barsoum

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Description:

Gentle flowing spring, soft water, very hydrating.

Nearest Address

US-175 Frankston, TX 75763

Directions from Nearest Address

Take US-175 South towards Cuney from Frankston. The spring is on the right hand side before the bridge.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Always

GPS:

32.040743,-95.439811

Map Link: Cuney-Frankston Spring Map

Submitted by: Rami Barsoum