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Rivers, lakes and swimming holes where Texans can cool off
By Rebecca Salinas at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 3, 2026
· 6 min read
People who need to take a chill pill in this Texas heat have plenty of rivers, lakes and other swimming holes to choose from.Luckily, San Antonio is surrounded by places to take a dip when the weather is hot. Below, we’ve listed some well-known and under-the-radar spots for swimming in this area....
Key takeaway >> With 3 boat ramps, mid-lake fireworks show, Canyon Lake prepares for busy Fourth of JulyThe places on this list are definitely not all-encompassing for the state of Texas, but they’re worth checking out for tubing, paddling and chilling.
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Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? People who need to take a chill pill in this Texas heat have plenty of rivers, lakes and other swimming holes to choose from.Luckily, San Antonio is surrounded by places to take a dip when the weather is hot. Below, we’ve listed some well-known and under-the-radar spots for swimming in this area....
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