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Devil's Waterhole Cliff Diving
Burnet, Texas, United States
CliffSpot Type
FreshwaterWater Type
Height TBDJump Height
See notesWater Depth
See notesLedge Approach
VERIFY WATER CONDITIONS, ACCESS, DEPTH, AND EXITS BEFORE ENTERING*
Alert details for this jump spot
Devil's Waterhole is a reported cliff / freshwater jump spot in Burnet, Texas, United States. Jump height, landing depth, and access conditions must be checked on site before anyone treats the water as usable.
Sources call out changing lake level, recent flood debris, bacterial advisories after flood events, slick granite, and the need to verify depth and exits before any jump. Treat this page as a planning guide and verify current conditions before visiting.
Overview
Jumping at Devil's Waterhole: At a Glance
Devil's Waterhole is described as the signature swimming area inside Inks Lake State Park near Burnet, where granite ledges, calm lake water, and easy access have made it a long-running cliff-jump and swim destination.
Quick Answer
Devil's Waterhole is a reported cliff / freshwater jump spot in Burnet, Texas, United States. Jump height, landing depth, and access conditions must be checked on site before anyone treats the water as usable.
Key Takeaway
Sources call out changing lake level, recent flood debris, bacterial advisories after flood events, slick granite, and the need to verify depth and exits before any jump. Treat this page as a planning guide and verify current conditions before visiting.
Quick Answer
Devil's Waterhole is a reported cliff / freshwater jump spot in Burnet, Texas, United States. Jump height, landing depth, and access conditions must be checked on site before anyone treats the water as usable.
Key Takeaway
Sources call out changing lake level, recent flood debris, bacterial advisories after flood events, slick granite, and the need to verify depth and exits before any jump. Treat this page as a planning guide and verify current conditions before visiting.
Conditions and planning notes
Important Info for Cliff Diving at Devil's Waterhole
Access
Use Inks Lake State Park day-use access and check park rules, lake level, recent flood debris, and bacterial advisories before entering the water.
Approach
Approach details come from public source notes and should be checked against current trail conditions, closures, parking rules, and weather.
Hazards
Primary hazards include variable depth, current or river flow, slippery rock, submerged objects, crowding, limited exits, and posted restrictions.
Ledge Notes
Rock takeoffs can be slick, uneven, crowded, or restricted. Use only legal, stable, inspected takeoffs with a confirmed landing and exit.
Safety Notes
Sources call out changing lake level, recent flood debris, bacterial advisories after flood events, slick granite, and the need to verify depth and exits before any jump.
Map location
Coordinates not available
Use the source location details as a starting point until exact coordinates are added.
Quick Facts
RegionTexas
LocationBurnet area
Nearest AddressSee map
CoordinatesNot available
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Jump TypeCliff
Water TypeFreshwater
Jump HeightHeight TBD
Water DepthVerify onsite
Ledge ApproachVerify onsite
Best SeasonVaries seasonally
Look Before You Jump
Check current rules and open dates
Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge
Confirm exits and swimming routes
Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards
Read posted signs and respect closures
What to know about Cliff jumping at Devil's Waterhole.
Devil's Waterhole sits in Burnet, Texas, United States and is described as a Inks Lake State Park granite swimming hole with rock ledges and paddled access options. The saved sources provide enough location and usage context for a planning page, but the public copy should stay careful about what is known versus what still needs local verification. Conditions can change quickly at natural-water spots. Rain, flood release, seasonal flow, crowding, debris, algae, posted restrictions, and changing exits can make an older photo or video a poor guide for today's conditions. Before planning a jump, verify legal access, parking, current water level, landing depth, submerged hazards, footing, takeoff options, and a clean exit from the water. Walk away if depth, flow, visibility, rules, or exits cannot be checked directly.
FAQs
Common questions about Cliff Diving at Devil's Waterhole.
Is Devil's Waterhole safe for cliff jumping?+
No source can confirm current safety. Verify water depth, current, exits, rules, footing, and submerged hazards in person before entering.
How high is Devil's Waterhole?+
The saved source trail does not provide a reliable current jump height. Treat takeoff heights as unknown until measured and checked locally.
What should I check before visiting Devil's Waterhole?+
Check legal access, parking, weather, water level, landing depth, current, rock footing, submerged hazards, rescue options, and exit routes before entering.
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Quick Facts
RegionTexas
LocationBurnet area
Nearest AddressSee map
CoordinatesNot available
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Jump TypeCliff
Water TypeFreshwater
Jump HeightHeight TBD
Water DepthVerify onsite
Ledge ApproachVerify onsite
Best SeasonVaries seasonally
Look Before You Jump
Check current rules and open dates
Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge
Confirm exits and swimming routes
Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards
Read posted signs and respect closures