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    Park Amenities

    Things to do at the preserve: 

    There is no fee to park or enter the natural area. A fee is only required to swim in Jacob’s Well. Swimming is permitted (with reservations only) between May 1-September 30. Hiking, birding, picnicking, geocaching, photography and viewing the spring are permitted within park hours, with no reservation needed. If you are interested in a tour of Jacobs Well Natural Area, then please view the #Tours section below.

    Recommended Hiking Hours: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. every day

    Entrance for hiking and viewing the spring is not guaranteed outside of the recommended hiking hours. This is based on park capacity. We strongly recommend visiting the park during our recommended hiking hours to beat the heat and crowds.


    Parks Department Phone Number: 512-214-4593

    This is a free guided audio tour of Jacob’s Well Natural Area. Five stops will guide visitors through the park while discussing the history, geology, and ecology of the area. Access the tour via this link or by scanning one of the QR codes found throughout the park at each stop. 

    Please note:

    • Any swim reservation left unpaid after more than two (2) hours will be removed from the system and you will be required to start the process over.
    • Payment for your reservation will include a service fee in addition to the designated swimming fees below.
    • At this point in time Jacob’s Well Natural Area is unable to accept American Express cards as payment for a reservation.
    • JWNA is unable to issue refunds or rainchecks. Reservations may not be transferred to a different date once created.

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