Hays County officials have their eyes on making public a portion of El Rancho Cima, the 2,382-acre former Boy Scout ranch along the Blanco River in Hays and Comal counties, between Wimberley and Fischer.

However, public access will be controlled with restrictions similar to those in effect at Jacob’s Well.

Visitors would be required to reserve passes for four-hour swimming windows and a park ranger would accompany visitors for the entire visit, county officials announced during a public meet...