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Checked Sep 28, 2026
Checked Sep 28, 2026
Natural swimming · Dripping Springs (about 30 miles west of Austin)
Hamilton Pool Preserve
A collapsed-grotto swimming hole with a 50-foot waterfall, managed by Travis County as a nature preserve.
- Address
- 24300 Hamilton Pool Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
- Hours
- Two reservation slots daily: 9am–12:30pm and 2–5:30pm.
- Price
- $12 online reservation per vehicle, plus $8 per adult (13–61), $3 seniors, children 12 and under free. Entry fees are cash only.
- Phone
- (512) 854-2581
- Website
- parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/hamilton-pool-preserve
Book or visit Hamilton Pool Preserve
Best for
- A Hill Country day trip
- Nature photography
Know before you go
- Reservations are required every day.
- Swimming is not guaranteed; it depends on bacteria levels and rainfall.
- The trail under the overhanging cliff is closed for rockfall safety.
- Call (512) 854-2581 after 8:30am for daily status.
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Details last checked Sep 28, 2026 against: parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/hamilton-pool-preserve. Our editors have not yet visited in person; we'll say so here when we have. Prices and hours change — confirm before you go. Own or run this business? Send a correction or claim it.