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Jacob's Well Natural Area

Trail · Wimberley

Last checked: Oct 28, 2026 · city/county sitesource

A short nature walk to one of the Hill Country's best-known springs, with about 3 miles of trails if kids want more. Swimming has been closed since 2022, so go for the walk and the view.

Ages

  • Ages 3–5
  • Ages 6–9
  • Ages 10–12

A short (about 1/4-mile) walk to see the artesian spring, good for preschoolers up. A few staircases and some bare limestone along the way

Price

Free

No fee or reservation to visit, hike, or park. Swimming (when allowed) is a paid reservation only. It's cancelled until further notice.

Hours

Opening hours
Monday8 am – 6 pm
Tuesday8 am – 6 pm
Wednesday8 am – 6 pm
Thursday8 am – 6 pm
Friday8 am – 6 pm
Saturday8 am – 6 pm
Sunday8 am – 6 pm

Good to know: Open daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m., no entry after 5:30 p.m. Closed Nov 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving), Dec 25, 2026, and Jan 1, 2027. Free guided tours on Saturday mornings, September-June, weather permitting (about 1 hr).

Setting

Outdoor

Getting there

1699 Mt. Sharp Rd, Wimberley, TX 78676

Rough drive times

  • about 25 min from Dripping Springs
  • about 45 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
  • about 45 min from Bee Cave
  • about 5 min from Wimberley
  • about 20 min from Driftwood

Estimated from distance, not live traffic.

Parent details

Parking
Free on-site parking (county says no fee or reservation needed to park).
Stroller access
PartlyThe county says the main trail is mostly compacted granite with a section of limestone bedrock and two or three staircases.
Restrooms
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Changing table
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Shade
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Fenced play area
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Splash pad
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Food on site
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Accessible
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Easy parking
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Nursing space
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