Jacob's Well Tours & Events
Guided Tours of Jacob's Well Natural Area
Free to the public, offered Saturdays at 10am, September – May
When available, guided tours are led by park staff and/or dedicated volunteers. 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 2025:
December 13th
December 20th
December 27th
January 3rd
January 10th
Upcoming Events at Jacob's Well Natural Area
More events coming soon!
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, and more!
Open Hours: Saturdays & 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, 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 our brochures below to learn more.
See our geocaching brochures!
