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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

#21. Beat the heat at Krause Springs near Spicewood, TX (west of Austin)

Krause Springs is one of the best places in Texas. Bar none. It is a wonderful clear water swimming hole in Cypress Creek. They also feature a seperate spring water swimming pool, a butterfly garden and camping (tent and RV). The 115 acre property has more than 30 springs and lots of enormous cypress trees. There are also camp sites and 24 RV sites with electricity.

To get to Krause Springs, take Texas 71 W from Austin. Go about 18 miles past the intersection of 620 and 71 in Bee Cave and take a right on County Road 191 at the Exxon on the corner. Just a bit down 191 and you will see the sign for Krause Springs. Turn right on CR 404 and follow the signs.

General Provisions:

Open Year Round

No dogs allowed

No glass containers

Credit cards not accepted

Admission Prices:

Day Guests

$5 per Adult (12 years and older)

$4 per Child (4 - 11 years)

FREE for Children under 4

Camping Per Day

$10 per Adult

$5 per Child

$10 per RV camp site

Krause Springs is open year round and the pools are open daily from 9 AM til sun down.

Check out their photos at http://www.krausesprings.net/index.html

-Have fun, -Don Gray

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