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    Blue Hole Park

    3.9 (52 reviews)

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    Courtney B.

    I came to this location today for a hike as opposed to going for a swim in the water like many do. Blue Hole is a small waterfall just a few blocks from downtown Georgetown. When arriving at the location, most will note that parking is limited. I found this trail aspect of Blue Hole using a pin in my Alltrails app. For those who don't have hiking apps, if you go north on S Rock Street, you will come across a wide sidewalk that runs parallel with the South Fork San Gabriel River. After this, you will look east, and you will see the blue hole about 600 ft away. The waterfall has 3 levels. The first level above the top waterfall can get up to 7 feet. The second level comes up to about ankle height, and then the third level just barely covers your feet. I walked this designated trail that is 5 miles one way (10.38 miles round trip). I walked at a relatively mild pace as it was a pleasant morning. The total hike took 3 hours and 18 minutes to complete. As the hike is paved, as opposed to a dirt path, it is hard on knees and feet even with hiking boots on. The hike was calm and had beautiful scenery as the foliage throughout the trail was green and crisp. If coming to this trail, it is advisable to come early in the morning (6 AM) to get a parking spot and be on the trail in solitude. Free public parking is available at the corner of 3rd Street and Rock Street in the parking lot or the parking garage. Aside from hiking at this location, swimming (which I would not recommend as there are high levels of bacteria in the water), fishing, and picnicking. #bewellcentraltexas

    Wendy R.

    Hadn't been here in 10+ years and Omgosh I'm so glad I got to come back! I love the waterfalls here and swimming in the water. While I love Barton Springs in Austin it's too cold for me and didn't feel uncomfortable at all with the temperature here. My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time and will be coming to ground, swim, and meditate more often.

    Madison W.

    WE LOVE BLUE HOLE! Year round it is a beautiful spot to go relax at and always has good energy!

    Jacelyn Z.

    Wow, this place was definitely worth the 2 hour drive! We went on a Sunday around noon, so I expected it to be busy! There was no parking in the small lot of the entrance, so we parked in the free parking garage up the street. There was quite a bit of people, but still a vast amount of space, so it didn't feel overly crowded. I would definitely recommend wearing water shoes, especially if you have little ones! The limestone rocks can be slippery climbing up and down. The waterfall wall was absolutely beautiful! I love that everything is still pretty shallow, although I did find a few deep spots, so just be mindful of that. There was just hair galore all in the water with other debris in it... So not the cleanest water if you're expecting clean. Overall though, it such a beautiful spot to just unwind and relax. I wouldn't mind coming back again! Maybe during non-peak time.

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    Jeff B.

    Nice hiking trails that offer fishing in the San Gabriel River. You can stay on the concrete or venture onto the path. The path is not too bad except in a couple of places going up and down. Be careful in these places and wear good hiking shoes. Overall, very nice views and a peaceful walk. The trail is long enough for a good hike or bike ride. Currently, there aren't any restrooms along the way, so be prepared. Parking is good at the 3rd and Rock Street parking lot. I'll be back.

    Karen 2.

    this is an absolutely beautiful spot on the river. nice walking path down the pickett trail.

    Brandon H.

    Good place to go swimming and relax. There's no lifeguards there. You can bring your kayaks or paddle boards.

    Blue hole walking trail and wildlife

    Pretty area to hang with the family. You can jog, sight see, dip your toes in the water, skip rocks, look for crawfish or water turtles and just relax.

    Sophia G.

    Warning to anyone using Apple Maps. We typed in Blue Hole parking and ended up in Chautauqua Park. It is connected to Blue Hole Park if you keep walking. We didn't think much of it so we went in. I found it really weird the park was empty save for two people on a Saturday. We saw a sign that said Pickett Trail. Since we saw it online we thought we'd give it a try. The view was pretty but upon seeing a homeless tent and we were the only people there we didn't feel safe. We got out of the trail and realized that the two people we saw earlier are homeless. It appears no one comes to this part of the trails and parks in Georgetown due to the conditions here. There's trash all around as we kept walking. People from the neighborhood do brisk walks through the park but don't linger. We were going to walk but figured it's safer/faster to drive to Blue Hole which we found on Google Maps. Blue Hole is very pretty and very different as there are more people around. We didn't get to spend too much time there because we were already tired from our walk in the other park. We just wanted an idea of where we were supposed to go. But we sill want to come again soon. Just be sure if you're not from here like us, beware of where you go/park!

    Rain W.

    This park has come a long way from its humble beginnings. There are paved paths, and passages over the water. There are clean bathrooms and behind those are a path that allows you to walk up over the hills. The views are amazing but the hike will have you climbing over rocks. There are plenty of places where you can wade into the water. The only issue is parking. If you want to get parking that means you will need to get there early. This place also allows dogs as well if you want to take your pooch along.

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    Rick K.

    Nice park for hanging out in the river. There is a nice swimming hole and it has some cliffs for looking at - so do not jump off of them. You might be tempted to cliff jump but you must resist. There will be no one there to stop you except your conscience, so listen to it. Learn from me - I jumped. Yes, I admit it - I jumped off the cliffs and not proud of myself. Yes it fun. It was so fun I jump again but I'm paying the price as I write this. The guilt is chewing me up so I am sipping my guilt away with a little Old Forrester. As for the area, there were a few kids fishing down stream. Several folks in the shade of the trees bbq'ing. Not sure if there were restrooms - well there was the natural restro.... Um, yeah not sure about the restroom. All in all this was a great place to swim and hang out with friends or make new friends on the cliffs... that you only look at. . The parking lot was rather small but there is probably more parking in the area.

    Lots of white rocks along the water's edge. Probably covered more in rainy spring by river water.
    Cathy W.

    Great spot to take a break from the busy. On a late summer, technically fall, Monday afternoon we almost had the whole place to ourselves, but I can see how it would be a jam-packed place on hot summer weekends. The paved path provides nice access. It's a quick walk from the designated parking lot. Water was soothing to look at and benches along the way gave us a spot to rest and take nature in.

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    Shrelle T.

    This was my first time to this park and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. The water area was very nice. You might have to arrive early to get a good spot but we showed up on Memorial Day and found a shaded spot quick. We were just disappointed that we didn't bring our grill and cooler. We wasn't sure how things would be, next time we will be better prepared. We didn't get a chance to scope out the fishing area but we walked the whole beach area and it is fantastic. It had areas where the kids could kind of jump off of with different heights. I thought that was awesome. They also allow pets on leash. We brought our maltipoo and he loved being out there. I can't wait to go back. I didn't have a chance to enjoy the water or the place like I wanted to. I won't miss out next time.

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    Really nice place to relax, and take your children if you have them, to get fresh air in nature.

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    Easy access and beautiful scenery. The water felt amazing and the park was not overcrowded. Family friendly.

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    beautiful and clean park easy walk water is pretty shallow just pack your cooler and get ready for a fun day

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    Go swim barbecue and crack a beer on a safe waterfall parkings been improved with a garage one block away.

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    Is parking free or there an admission fee?

    I have only gone to one part of the park. The parking was free but not a lot of it. I think most people park in other places around downtown Georgetown and walk in.

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