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The waters of San Solomon Springs surface at Toyahvale, where the 1.75 acre spring-fed swimming pool at Balmorhea State Park provides visitors with a welcome opportunity for refreshing recreation.

The pool maintains a constant 72-76º F temperature making it an ideal spot for swimming or scuba diving excursions year round. Canals channel the water along Highway 17 into Balmorhea (pronounced BAL-moray), where a charming city park flanks the watercourse. Once a stagecoach stop between Fort Stockton and Fort Davis, the Toyahvale Post Office was established in 1891. The drive from Fort Davis on Hwy 17, through the scenic Davis Mountains and Wild Rose Pass, is one of the prettiest in the region.

FEATURED EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS

Balmorhea State Park – In addition to the spring-fed pool, the State Park features the Cienega Wetlands Restoration, a refuge for indigenous aquatic and amphibian life. Visitors can stay in San Solomon Springs Courts or at the campground.

Lake Balmorhea - Only 2 miles south of Balmorhea, on County Road 319 (Houston Street), this 600-acre lake–stocked seasonally with a variety of fish–

is a popular destination for birders. A $3.00 visitor fee is payable at the lake store. RV spaces and picnic areas are available. Swimming is not allowed.

Calera Chapel – Mission Mary at Calera, Texas is located west of Toyahvale on Hwy 290. The church, which served the area from around 1902 into the 1940s, was restored in 2002.

Toyahvale Desert Oasis – Visit this full-service dive shop for swim gear and to schedule scuba diving lessons in the crystal clear waters of San Solomon Springs. For more information, on Toyahvale Desert Oasis visit their website at their website or see our Recreation Map.