Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve

This place is unique. Got to be the first visitor of the day and got to take beautiful photos. It is cash only and check if you need to book in advanced!

OH MY GOD. This place was relaxing & beautiful!! Really romantic too if you come here with your lover ;) beware of snapping turtles & becareful of those wet rocks! Don't slip!

For earlybird-adventure type only. About a 45-minute drive from downtown, this natural limestone pool hosts a small sand bar , a waterfall , and some breathtaking views . Read more

Bring cash for the entrance fee and pack chairs/food and drinks (The picnic tables are only located near the parking lotWear good water shoes (you'll need them for the rocky bottom pool)

Just outside Austin you’ll find this natural pool , which was created thousands of years ago when the dome of an underground river eroded and collapsed. Read more

Gorgeous and not too crowded on a Monday afternoon. Make sure to walk the perimeter, the pool is beautiful from all angles.

Very beautiful. Must have for family outing . Steep but doable for older kids around 8.

You must have reservations . 15.00 park entry fee that also gets you admitted to all the other nearby parks . Very rocky and sometimes steep hiking . Wear good hiking shoes .

If you can’t swim , you really don’t need more than a couple hours here. Way less busy on weekdays.

Rimming one edge of the clear blue-green waters are a limestone grotto and a 50-foot waterfall ; here you can play in the shower or find a shady seat on the rocks beneath its overhang. Read more

Hamilton Pool Preserve at 14 miles to the north of orthodontist and pediatric dentist Smiles of Dripping Springs

Beautiful hidden oasis lies about 25 miles west of Austin off Highway 71. Parking is $5. They have a strict car in and car out policy so get there early in the morning.

This place is amazing! Almost decided not to go because swimming was not allowed because of high bacteria at that time, but got beautiful pics.

The best times to visit are during the evenings from 3.30 to 5.00 PM. The lighting will be just too perfect if you want that perfect shot.

Location is unconventional -- pleasant surprise with its woodsy charm. Call before your departure since the pool closes if the water isn’t swimmable; the parking lot fits 75 vehicles so plan ahead.

This is such a beautiful place, even if you just go for a walk. Try weekdays or early/late on weekends to avoid the crowds (on hot days). The natural pool is pretty nice for a swim , though. If bringin

Be sure to bring cash, they do not use debit or credit and will turn you away. Great place to visit!

My favorite summer spot! It can get especially crowded on the weekends though, so come early!

Everything is good! Hiking , the pool, lounging , can't go wrong

Bring a book and an extra blanket or two, get there early, claim your spot, and enjoy the "beach " experience. Get there early, capacity is 75 cars, and you'll have to wait if the lot is full.

Take a walk down to the river ! A short hike and a nice tranquil view .

Wear sturdy shoes . Check the bacteria levels. All good? Hike yourself down to most awesome natural water pond in an open cave .... Hike to the other side and tumble down the hillside into the river (

Hamilton Pool is a natural swimming hole. Visitors are allowed to bring picnics but carry light, the trail is treacherous.

Definitely get there early! Hamilton Pool opens at 9 a.m. but they reach capacity within an hour and a half on weekends.

We tried to go to Hamilton Pool for a swim . Entry is $15 cash only , however, so we had to turn around and hunt down an ATM . By the time we returned 30 min later, the pool was full. Maybe next time.

Don't let girls wear shoes with high-heel. Trail are rocks, you don't want to damage their nice shoes .

Beautiful. The website says they close at 6pm, but they make everyone exit the pool at 5:30, fyi. Beer allowed, but bring koozies to be discreet.

It's super rocky so bring underwater shoes and a thick towel

Get there before 9am!

Get there early!!! As close to opening as possible to avoid waiting in a long line of cars. Beautiful though!

Bring cash. $10 entry fee. They wont take credit/debit cards. Nearest ATM is five miles away.

Come early or be prepared to wait a little bit.

This is an amazing place! I was here......

0.6 miles to the river took 25 mins to walk - we think it is longer...

Get there at 9am or wait in line .

NO PETS! Don't drive all the way out here to find this out like we did!

Carry water if you're going to hike back to the river .

Beautiful Place to hike for a day.

Bring coozies if you want to get your draaank on

Horrible staff members! do not go there if you don't want your day ruined by people who works there! also watch out for used diapers hiding behind some rocks

dont wear flip flops.

SO FUCKIN' BEAUTIFUL!!! ????????????✌️