Is 5 Mile Dam safe to swim in?
Is 5 Mile Dam safe to swim in?
Five Mile Dam Park Rules: Swimming alone is discouraged. Prohibited: Diving, alcohol, firearms, hunting, glass containers, overnight parking or camping, motorboats, skiing, nudity, personal watercraft and rowdy or disruptive behavior. Johnson Park has a natural setting and beautiful nature views.
Are dogs allowed at Five Mile Dam?
Five Mile Dam The large flat rocks and small waterfalls along the river bed make it easy for dogs to run and jump safety in water while playing fetch.
Can you fish at Five Mile Dam?
We used to catch bass and perch in the blanco river there at five mile dam. Lots of people put kayaks in and go up river. I used to catch em downstream of the dam. Got another buddy who does a lot of fishing on the San Marcos river closer to martindale and luling.
What’s new at Five Mile Dam parks?
Five Mile Dam parks added a recreational venue on Sept. 18, 2010, with the grand opening of a 43-acre soccer complex developed in conjunction with the City of San Marcos and other partners. The soccer complex includes a playscape, pavilion and concession stand and adjoins Johnson and Vetter Parks.
What happens if you violate the rules of Five Mile Dam Park?
Violators could face fines and/or be removed from the park. Lost and Found Policy: All lost items recovered on the property of Five Mile Dam Park will be held for a period of 30 days during which you are responsible for contacting and claiming your item.
Is there a lifeguard at the Five Mile Dam?
Some of the trails are ADA-accessible, as are restrooms located on the property. Nearby is the Five Mile Dam Soccer Complex. There is no lifeguard on duty. Swimming alone is discouraged.
How tall is the dam on the waterfall in the park?
This park offers a dam that’s about 6′ tall, where the water from the river goes trickling over the top making a long waterfall. The area above the dam is deep enough to go swimming in, and has a rather large area backed up with slow moving cool river water.
