Jacob's Well Tours & Events
Guided Tours of Jacob's Well Natural Area
Free to the public, no reservation required, offered Saturdays at 10am, September – May
When available, guided tours are led by park staff. The guides will speak in-depth about the history of Jacob’s Well and the aquifer system that sustains it as well as the local wildlife and vegetation found here. NOTE: tours are not available during summer months.
Guided morning tours last approximately one (1) hour and will lead you on various compacted granite and natural surface trails. While we do not consider our tours to be strenuous, you will travel up and down several inclines and walk on rock ledges. Please be aware of your own personal limitations.
Additional Info:
- Tours depart from the Jacob’s Well Nature Center at 10 a.m.
- Please email parks@hayscountytx.gov for all other questions. For private tours, please contact us in advance. A minimum of 10 persons are required for a private tour.
- Things to bring: drinking water, good walking shoes, binoculars, a love for nature
Upcoming Tour Dates in 2026:
January 24th
January 31st
February 7th
February 14th
February 21st
Upcoming Events at Jacob's Well Natural Area
Volunteer Workday - Invasive Species Removal
Jacob's Well Natural Area, February 16th, 9am-11am
Learn about invasive plants with hands-on restoration work. Tools will be provided, but volunteers are also encouraged to bring their own. Meet at the shaded pavilion near Parking Lot C.
Evening Explorations - Stars & Moths
Jacob's Well Natural Area, February 28th, 7pm-10pm
Explore the evening with park staff and friends at this After-Hours event! TXST Astronomy Club will be on-site with telescopes ready for a Star Party that will be out of this world! At the same time, Mothing Survey Stations will be set up around the park, allowing you to get a closer look at some of our nighttime natives.
Evening Explorations - Stars & Moths
Jacob's Well Natural Area, March 20th, 7pm-10pm
Explore the evening with park staff and friends at this After-Hours event! TXST Astronomy Club will be on-site with telescopes ready for a Star Party that will be out of this world! At the same time, Mothing Survey Stations will be set up around the park, allowing you to get a closer look at some of our nighttime natives.
Guided Audio Tour
This is a free guided audio tour of Jacob’s Well Natural Area. Five stops will guide visitors through the park while discussing the history, geology, and ecology of the area. Access the tour via the link above or by scanning one of the QR codes found throughout the park at each stop.
Nature Center Exhibits
Stop by the Nature Center, located by Parking Lot C. Here you will find SCUBA diving videos, historical photos, our massive fossil collection, wildlife exhibits, native plants, and more!
Open Hours: Saturdays 11am-3pm & Sundays 10am-3 pm
Field Trips
Available year-round upon request
Jacob’s Well Natural Area is happy to host school field trips, scout trips, home school groups and other groups. Please contact us for more information about tours, trips, or other educational visits to Jacob’s Well Natural Area. If you are interested in a field trip for your school or organization, please fill out this form and email it to Katherine.sturdivant@hayscountytx.gov at the Hays County Parks Department.
Additional Amenities
Hiking Trails, Geocaching, Birding, Scenic Photography, Interpretive Gardens, Children’s play area, Picnic areas, Labyrinth, Sundial, Loose Parts Play Area
Geocaching
Geocaching is a real world “treasure hunt” that uses GPS coordinates to locate various sized hidden containers. Each container has a log to sign and there are often trinkets inside! Caches can be as small as a bison tube or bigger than a five-gallon bucket! Click on the brochure button below to view or download. There are two ways to geocache:
1. Type in the coordinates in a GPS/map OR
2. Download the Geocache app
