The Best Gay Bathhouses & Saunas in Texas

Texas is home to some of the hottest gay saunas in the American South, each offering its own flavor of relaxation, cruising, and steamy encounters.
Gay saunas are where magic happens – they're melting pots where strangers become lovers, where inhibitions drop along with towels, and where the LGBTQ+ community finds spaces to be authentically themselves. These venues understand that sometimes the best connections happen when you're barely clothed, completely honest and not swiping on your phone.

Club Houston

Located in Houston's Midtown, Club Houston is a 24/7 playground for men who know what they want. This isn't just a bathhouse – it has a heated pool that's perfect for flirting under the Texas sun, plus a sundeck where you can work on your tan between more... indoor activities.

The steam room gets properly steamy (in every sense), and the dry sauna is where conversations start with a glance and end with a room key. Club Houston gets that pleasure and health go hand in hand, partnering with local organizations for regular HIV and STI testing because taking care of your body means taking care of your community.

What makes Club Houston really special is the massive renovation they just completed. The place got a total makeover over the past couple of years – we're talking completely redone wet areas, locker rooms, hot tub, and workout spaces downstairs, plus they added new rooms upstairs and installed a fresh sauna. One regular describes it as now rivaling "the Steamworks chain" in terms of quality, which is seriously high praise in the bathhouse world.

The upstairs play area keeps things interesting with a more DIY vibe – think glory hole booths with doors that slam (you'll hear them), TV lounges, and a sling room for when you're feeling adventurous. Fair warning: the cushions could use some love, but nobody's really there for the interior design.

With day passes starting at just $13 and six-month memberships for $40, it's ridiculously affordable. The crowd varies wildly depending on when you roll up – but one Travel Gay reviewer said it's "hands down the top sauna in Texas, and one of the best in North America," so you know you're in for a good time.

Club Dallas

Club Dallas remains the crown jewel of Texas' gay sauna scene, combining resort-style amenities with a great social atmosphere. Its facility includes not just the expected steam rooms and saunas, but also a fully-equipped gym, outdoor pool, and signature "Cowboy" whirlpool. 

The venue has built a reputation for being particularly welcoming to younger visitors, offering free weekday access to men aged 18-24. Beyond the hookups and hard bodies, Club Dallas has serious activist roots. Founding owner Jack Campbell led the fight against Anita Bryant's homophobic Save Our Children campaign in the early 70s and supported the formation of MCC, the Gay Games, and the National Gay Task Force.

The pricing keeps things accessible, whether you're looking for a quick afternoon encounter or planning to make it your regular hunting ground. Weekday lockers start at $15, and private rooms come in different price tiers.

The best times to visit are weekday evenings around 5-7pm for a moderate crowd, or Friday and Saturday nights after 9pm when it really gets busy – especially after the bars close at 2am.

The Z - San Antonio

San Antonio's The Z is not the Four Seasons. As the only game in town in South Texas, it's got that scrappy underdog energy – think more "charming dive bar" vibes.

With day passes at $17, curious cruisers can explore what’s on offer in the steam room.