Is Jacob's Well open year round?
Is Jacob's Well open year round? Swimming at Jacob's Well is only allowed from May 1 through September 30 and is by reservation only. Jacob's Well Natural Area is open daily (except certain holidays) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. all year round.
Do you need a reservation for Jacobs well?
Reservations are required for water access at Jacob's Well. No dogs, glass, alcohol, or drones are permitted in the natural area. Visitors who just want to hike do not need a reservation. Recommended hiking hours are 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. every day.
How much does it cost to go to Jacobs well?
Jacob's Well is open to the public from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. Hikers and other non-swimmers do not have to pay an entrance fee or make a reservation. However, they should arrive early as the park can reach capacity. Swimmers must pay a fee of $5 for children ages 5-12, $9 for adults, and $5 for seniors.
Are there animals in Jacobs well?
Temperature of the water in Jacob's Well remains a near-constant 68°F and visibility is typically excellent. The spring provides habitat to numerous species of fish (principally sunfish and perch); turtles; aquatic insects; crustaceans; and, most notably, the cave-adapted Fern Bank salamander (Eurycea pterophilia).
Is Jacobs well drying up?
For the second year in a row, the iconic spring-fed swimming hole has stopped flowing, the consequence of drought and overpumping. It was a scorching day in July 2022 when I last peered into Jacob's Well. In a sense, I had come to pay my respects.
Why is swimming at Jacobs well suspended?
As of June 29, 2022, swimming will not be allowed at Jacob's Well Natural Area (JWNA) for the foreseeable future. The threat of high bacteria levels, other pollutants and poor visibility conditions are unsafe for swimming.
How long has Jacobs well been closed?
The swim spot has been closed since June 2022. It has been over a year since one of the most popular swim spot in the Texas Hill Country had enough water for guests to enjoy.