Hancock Spring in Lampasas, Texas

## Overview Hancock Spring is a natural spring located in the heart of Lampasas, Texas, at 102 West Vine Street. Lampasas has long been known as a "spring town," with several mineral springs that drew settlers and visitors to the area beginning in the mid-1800s. Hancock Spring is one of the most prominent of these historic springs and has been a centerpiece of community life for well over a century. The spring feeds into Hancock Park, where the natural flow has been channeled into a spring-fed swimming pool — one of the few remaining spring-fed public pools in Texas. The water temperature has been reported at a refreshing 68°F (20°C) year-round, making it a popular destination during the hot Texas summers. The spring's steady, cool output is characteristic of the limestone geology of the Texas Hill Country, where water filters through layers of Cretaceous-era rock before emerging at the surface. Historically, the mineral springs of Lampasas — including Hancock Spring — attracted health seekers in the late 19th century who believed the waters had therapeutic properties. The town became a resort destination, and the springs played a central role in Lampasas's identity and economy. Today, Hancock Spring continues to serve the community, though primarily as a recreational swimming spot rather than a drinking water source. ## Directions 1. From the intersection of US Highway 281 and US Highway 190 in Lampasas, head west on US-190 (which runs along West 4th Street through town). 2. Turn south onto South Live Oak Street. 3. Continue south to West Vine Street and turn right (west). 4. Hancock Park and the spring-fed pool will be on your left at **102 West Vine Street, Lampasas, TX 76550**. 5. GPS coordinates: **31.055173, -98.183058**. The spring and pool are located within Hancock Park, which is well-signed from the surrounding streets. Parking is available at the park. The site is centrally located and easy to find within the small town of Lampasas. ## What to Expect Hancock Spring has been developed into a spring-fed swimming pool within Hancock Park. The pool is open to the public on **Thursdays through Sundays** during the swimming season. The facility closes on Mondays, at which point the pool is drained and cleaned before being refilled with fresh spring water for the Thursday reopening. This weekly refresh means swimmers enjoy naturally filtered, clean spring water each time the pool opens. The water maintains a constant temperature of approximately **68°F (20°C)**, which feels bracing on a hot day but is comfortable once you acclimate. The surrounding Hancock Park offers shaded areas, picnic spots, and a pleasant setting along Sulphur Creek. While Hancock Spring is historically categorized as a public drinking spring, its current primary use is as a spring-fed swimming pool. Whether the water is still accessible as a drinking source at the site has not been independently confirmed — visitors interested in tasting the water should inquire locally or check with the City of Lampasas Parks Department for current information. Note that operating hours and seasonal schedules may vary from year to year. It's a good idea to check with the City of Lampasas or the park directly before planning your visit, especially early or late in the swimming season.