Hamilton Pool
Fee required
An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.

šŸ“œ Natural spring and protected nature preserve 23 miles west of Austin.
šŸ” Features an emerald-green grotto with a 50-foot waterfall.

Why Go

🌊 Breathtaking natural oasis
šŸžļø Unique grotto and waterfall views
🚶 Hiking and bird watching opportunities
🌿 Rich ecosystem with diverse flora and fauna

Why Avoid

āš ļø Swimming not guaranteed due to conditions
🚫 Pets not allowed
ā›°ļø Steep, uneven quarter-mile hike required
ā›” Trail under cliff closed for safety

Tips

ā° Arrive at least an hour before reservation ends
🌐 Check official website for current swimming conditions and reservations

Cost

šŸ’° Online reservation $12 per vehicle; cash-only entrance fees: $8 adult, $3 senior, $0 child.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, morning (9:00 am - 12:30 pm) and afternoon (2:00 pm - 5:30 pm) reservation periods.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Max one vehicle per reservation, additional vehicles require separate reservations.

🚻 Toilets

Portable toilets available near entrance.

Last updated 9 days ago

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