San Solomon Spring, Toyahvale, Texas

4.3

(127 reviews)

About This Spring

Description

Located within Balmorhea State Park. Flows 20+ million gallons per day. 77,000 square foot swimming pool. 25 feet deep. Swimming and SCUBA permitted. Camping and motel in park. Feeds desert wetland area within park and irrigation in area.

Additional info: https://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/balmorhea/ | https://www.eoearth.org/article/San_Solomon_Springs,_Balmorhea_Texas

Nearest Address

Toyahvale TX 79786

Directions from Nearest Address

The park is located 4 miles southwest of Balmorhea on State Highway 17, in Toyahvale. From I-10 westbound, take Balmorhea exit (exit #206); FM 2903 south to Balmorhea; State Highway 17 west 4 miles to the Park. From I-10 eastbound, take Toyahvale/Ft. Davis exit (exit #192); Ranch Road 3078 east approximately 12 miles to the park.

Vital Information

  • Fee: $7 park entry. $5 pool activity fee.
  • Access: Public
  • Flow: Continuous
  • TDS: N/A
  • Temp: 72-76° F
  • pH: N/A

Hours Spring is Open:

Pool open 8 a.m. to sunset.

GPS: N/A

Map Link: San Solomon Spring Map

Submitted by: Gerald Clough

GPS Coordinates

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