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Northern Hills Lake

Lake · San Antonio, Texas

Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Hays; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Atascosa; Wilson; Karnes; De Witt.

  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Hays; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Atascosa; Wilson; Karnes; De Witt.
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
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Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Hays; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Atascosa; Wilson; Karnes; De Witt.

  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Hays; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Atascosa; Wilson; Karnes; De Witt. NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
  • No live water-temperature reading for this spot.

Official advisories

Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.

Weather at Northern Hills Lake

H: 107° L: 73°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
104°
|
Feels like 104°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
25%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
85°
3 AM
Clear
78°
6 AM
Clear
74°
9 AM
Sunny
84°
12 PM
Sunny
102°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
104°
6 PM
Sunny
104°
9 PM
Clear
92°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Northern Hills Lake?
Northern Hills Lake is a lake in San Antonio, Texas.
Can you swim at Northern Hills Lake?
Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Hays; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Atascosa; Wilson; Karnes; De Witt. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Northern Hills Lake rated?
Northern Hills Lake in San Antonio, Texas has an average visitor rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on 16 reviews.
What amenities does Northern Hills Lake have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Northern Hills Lake include camping-nearby.

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Very warm - visit early morning or evening
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  • Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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Location & Contact

San Antonio, TX 78217

San Antonio, Texas 78217

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Amenities

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