Jacob’s Well Natural Area is open daily (except the dates listed above) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

NO ENTRY IS PERMITTED AFTER 5:30 p.m.

Jacob’s Well Natural Area is a day-use facility ONLY.

NOTE: Swim, jump, or climb at your own risk – no lifeguard is on duty.

1. Swim at your own risk!
2. No SCUBA diving
3. No camping
4. No bicycles, ATV’s, or other motorized vehicles on grounds
5. No fires, fireworks, or smoking
6. No pets or other domesticated animals
7. No firearms, archery equipment, hunting, or fishing
8. No glass containers
9. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs
10. Disorderly conduct and excessive noise prohibited
11. Destruction or removal of vegetation and other resources including animals or fossils, is prohibited
12. No unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
13. No nudity allowed on park property; appropriate clothing must be worn at all times.

This is a Natural Area so please be mindful of your impact – trash cans are located throughout the park for your convenience.

Failure to abide by these rules will result in immediate removal from Jacob’s Well Natural Area. There will be no refunds to visitors who are asked to leave by Hays County staff. Hays County is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal property.

Lost and Found Policy:  All lost items recovered on the property of Jacob’s Well Natural Area will be held for a period of 30 days during which you are responsible for contacting and claiming your item; the Parks phone number is 512-214-4593. Any lost item not claimed after 30 days may be subject to disposal by the Hays County Parks Department.

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