WIMBERLEY EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Cypress Circle: An Intimate Bonfire at Blue Hole Regional Park
An hourly-rental fire pit near the Blue Hole main offices in Wimberley for private gatherings beneath towering cypress—this guide explains what to expect and the park rules that govern safe use.
Cypress Circle: An Intimate Bonfire at Blue Hole Regional Park.
Gather around the Fire Pit at Blue Hole Regional Park, a small, private bonfire setting tucked beneath majestic cypress trees near the park’s main offices. The site is intended for intimate gatherings—staff set up signage for private events, and rentals include the starter materials—while the park’s rules and local burn bans determine when the pit can be used.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A bonfire under cypress
The fire pit sits amid the park’s cypress, offering an intimate atmosphere for evenings of conversation and storytelling. It’s positioned close to the Blue Hole Regional Park main offices for easy access during park hours.
What’s included and when it’s allowed
Renting the fire pit supplies the fire starter, wood, and matches; park staff also post signage indicating the area is reserved for a private event. Note that rentals are not permitted during Hays County burn bans or in extremely windy weather.
Small gatherings with simple amenities
The site supports up to 20 people, is ADA accessible, and has restrooms roughly 20 feet away and parking approximately 375 feet from the pit. There is no power or covered area on-site, so plan accordingly.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
An evening at the Fire Pit is intentionally low-key: arrive, check in near the park offices where staff will mark the space as reserved, then move beneath the cypress to a ringed fire that comes stocked with wood and starter supplies. The rhythm is conversational and communal—this is a place for small groups to relax rather than a large public event.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this site suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Facilities are available when the park is open (8 a.m. to sunset) except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; fire pit rentals are booked hourly with a two-hour minimum.
Renting the fire pit includes fire starter, wood, and matches; there is no on-site power or covered area, so plan for lighting and shelter as needed.
Restrooms are approximately 20 feet from the fire pit; parking is about 375 feet away and the site is ADA accessible.
No glass containers, no alcohol, no smoking or vaping, no fireworks/sparklers/piñatas/confetti, and do not attach decorations to trees or other vegetation; rentals are prohibited during county burn bans or extremely windy weather.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I rent the fire pit?
Rentals are booked hourly with a minimum reservation of two hours.
How many people can use the fire pit?
The maximum capacity for the fire pit is 20 people.
What does the rental include?
Renting the fire pit includes a fire starter, wood, and matches.
When is the fire pit not available?
The fire pit cannot be rented during Hays County burn bans or in extremely windy weather; also, park hours are 8 a.m. to sunset and the park is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Are there restroom and parking facilities nearby?
Yes—restrooms are approximately 20 feet away and parking is roughly 375 feet from the fire pit; the site is ADA accessible.
Can I bring alcohol or use fireworks?
No—glass containers and alcohol are prohibited, and fireworks/sparklers, piñatas, or confetti are not allowed.