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Distance
0.46 miles
Elevation Gain
26 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Features
Waterfall
Romantic
Family Friendly
Bathrooms
Easy Parking
Swimming Hole
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Added by Sarah Williams
Enjoy a clear, natural pool in a beautiful, overhanging rock cave. This is a great place to swim with family or friends and the 50-foot waterfall makes for amazing pictures.
Hamilton Pool Preserve, about a 45 minute drive from Austin, TX, is one of the most beautiful places to spend a hot, Texas afternoon. A short hike from the parking lot through a wooded forest opens up onto a scenic, natural pool. The small beach to one side is usually dotted with sunbathers and picnicing families, enjoying relaxing day out of the city.
The park has a limited capacity, and often fills up on warm weekends and even weekdays. Be sure to arrive early to avoid lines.
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j c
5/24/2019
Lovely, if you enjoy crowds
It is a beautiful pool cradled in amazing limestone shaped by nature. I went there many years ago, before there was such a thing ...
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Christopher Weaver
3/31/2019
amazing swimming!
I spent a few hours here with the kids! Lots of fish to watch and we even saw a turtle!
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Emily Chavez
8/10/2018
Beautiful views
Pack light. The 1/4 mile trail to the pool has a lot of steps and is very rocky. Also make sure to reserve your ...
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Colby Hazard
9/20/2017
No Swimming Allowed
Pretty area, but not a whole lot to do
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Dustin Mitchell
7/2/2017
Terrible
Since I Last Left My Review They Have Closed it down and your no longer allowed to swim you can still go but you ...
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Francisco Moctezuma Villa
9/4/2016
Amazing place
This is an amazing spot for swimming and take great pictures, water is great for kids, this place remember me a little the Cenotes ...
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8/13/2016
Hyped-up Swimming
In my opinion, it was a pretty place, but the amount of people killed the nature vibe. It was fun to get in and ...
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6/4/2016
If In Texas It's A Must
My boyfriend and I are on a month long road trip from Florida to Oregon. Hamilton pool was our first stop and we were ...
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David Barran
5/8/2016
For People Who Want To See Something Unique
Has a very interesting feel to it. It is definitely quite the experience to walk around and relax, but not to swim. The water ...
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Christina Adele Warburg-Hon
4/27/2016
Go in the off season
If you are more into photography than swimming (like myself) I would absolutely recommend going in the off season to avoid the crowds. Definitely ...
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Chema Domenech
3/9/2016
A great spot No doubt
This is constantly featured as a top 10 swimming hole in the world. And while it is amazing I would suggest you get there ...
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Ashley Richards
2/22/2016
Very cool and worth the trip. Be sure to call ahead to ensure open- they are closed a lot for bacteria levels being high.
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Matt Thornton
2/20/2016
Time It Carefully
This is an obvious must-do if in the hill country. In season, bring your trunks; off-season, bring your camera. However, you'll want to time ...
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Sarah Vaughn
9/24/2015
Must see gem in Texas! Less busy in the off-season such as the winter. There is also a trail you can take the opposite ...
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