Hamilton Pool Preserve, Natural swimming pool in Dripping Springs, United States
Hamilton Creek creates a 50-foot waterfall that cascades into a natural pool surrounded by limestone cliffs and dense vegetation within the preserve.
The Travis County Commissioner's Court officially designated this natural swimming location as a protected preserve in 1990 to maintain its ecological features.
The preserve functions as part of the Balcones Canyonlands system, protecting habitats for endangered species like the Golden-Cheeked Warbler and rare plant varieties.
Visitors need advance online reservations for entry, and access to the swimming area requires a quarter-mile walk on uneven terrain.
The pool maintains its water level consistently throughout drought periods while the waterfall flow varies from strong cascades to gentle trickles.
Address: 24300 Hamilton Pool Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Phone: +(512)2642740
Website: https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/hamilton-pool-preserve
GPS coordinates: 30.34238,-98.12690
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:35
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