Go for a Swim at Hamilton Pool Preserve

Experience the beauty of Hamilton Pool Preserve near Austin, where you can hike, swim, and enjoy a unique natural setting with family and friends!

Last updated: Jan 2024

  • $12/car + $8/person

Description

Hamilton Pool Preserve is a great place for a nice 1-2 hour hike or a fun day by the natural pool. Walk through the area with lots of green plants and see the waterfall and the pretty blue-green pool. When you get to the pool, go for a swim in the clear water and hang out on the small beach. The beach can get busy, so bring a small beach set and some food for a picnic. Enjoy your day in this beautiful spot and make some amazing memories.

What's included

  • Hiking trails
  • Waterfall (flow may vary)
  • Cave exploration (access my vary)
  • Narrow beach

Perfect for

For two
For groups
For families with kids
For parents and grownups
Outdoorsy
Chill

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Itinerary

  1. Arrive at the preserve and check in with your reservation
  2. Park near the ranger station
  3. Begin the 1/4-mile hike to Hamilton Pool Preserve
  4. Explore the pool, waterfall, and surrounding nature
  5. Enjoy your day swimming and tanning
  6. Return via the same hiking trail

Location& Hours

Hamilton Pool Preserve, Texas 78620

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Working Hours

Mon 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Packing List

  • Sturdy shoes for hiking
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Water bottle
  • Camera
  • Swimsuit (if swimming is allowed)
  • Beach towel (optional)
  • Picnic (optional)

 4.2  ● Google reviews

  • Manny G-503 (manny)

    2 months ago

    Don't spend time and money going to this nasty place, there's nothing exciting to do. Hiking areas are blocked water is so nasty and they don't do anything to keep this place in good conditions for visitors, if you want to have a good time with your family or friends, go to somewhere else.

  • Michael and Jacob Montoya

    6 months ago

    Hamilton Pool is magical. We went during July and swimming was allowed. You have to make an AM or PM reservation months in advance. It’s a short walk from parking to the pool. You get fours at the pool a the only let about the 30 in at a time.

  • Ana Miura

    a year ago

    The place is really cool but entrance is expensive. You have to pay for a car reservation (months in advance) $12 and then for each person another $8 ONLY CASH. The walk to the pool is 10 minutes and sometimes you can swim sometimes you can’t. You don’t know until that same day.

  • Marta Kuźniar

    2 years ago

    If you want to visit this place don't forget to make a reservation before, because Pool is very popular. Also, bring a cash (8$ per person) because they don't accept card. The trail to the pool is short but can be difficult if you forget about good hydration. The trail under the grotto is closed because of the risk of falling rocks, but you can swim in the pool.

  • Joe Siller

    8 months ago

    Used to be a super cool spot to visit, but they permanently closed the premier feature of this- The Overhang. The Overhang is closed. You can not access anything close to the actual waterfall. The value of the trip is kinda questionable
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