San Solomon Springs is a collection of artesian springs located near the small towns of Toyahvale

Toyahvale, Texas

Toyahvale is an unincorporated community in southern Reeves County, Texas, United States. It lies along State Highway 17 and FM 3078 south of the city of Pecos, the county seat of Reeves County. Despite its similar name, Toyahvale is distinct from the town of Toyah, which lies 25 miles to...

 and Balmorhea

Balmorhea, Texas

Balmorhea is a city in Reeves County, Texas, United States. The population was 527 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Balmorhea is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land...

 in Reeves County, Texas

Reeves County, Texas

Reeves County is a county located in the US state of Texas. It is one of the nine counties that comprise the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas. In 2000, its population was 13,137. Its seat is Pecos. Reeves County is named for George R. Reeves, a Texas state legislator and colonel in the...

. Between 20 million and 28 million US gallons (90,850 cubic meters) of water a day flow from the springs, supplying water for a 1.75-acre (7100 square meter) swimming hole before flowing through a reconstructed marsh, all located within Balmorhea State Park

Balmorhea State Park

Balmorhea State Park is a state park located on the San Solomon Springs in Reeves County, Texas, opened in 1968. The closest major town is Balmorhea, Texas. The park is open year round.-Features:...

. The springs line the sandy bottom of the central portion of the swimming hole, approximately twenty-five feet (7.6 meters) beneath the water's surface.

External links

• TexasEscapes.com - information on the town
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - information on the state park