Hamilton Pool Preserve Map

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(739) · Nature reserve in Dripping Springs, United States
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Hamilton Pool Preserve is a natural pool that was created when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion …

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Mar 17, 2025
We love the hiked to the river. We recommend doing that first. The kids loved climbing the terrain. Hamilton Pool was chilly but beautiful.Full review by TravelingTeacher800
Apr 10, 2024
No longer worth visiting. I came here several years ago, and had a great experience walking the circumference of the pool, but since the winter of 2020 you can no longer walk u der in any overhangi…Full review by mblitch
Jun 9, 2023
Definitely not worth a drive to see at this moment in time. A costly experience to see a quite underwhelming large puddle !!! Walk to the river wasn’t particularly worthwhile in terms of vista’s eith…Full review by Chris_Columbis

Questions & answers

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I see that the reservation fee is $12 online for 1 car. Plus it says there is a per person fee of $8. Does that mean if there …
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I see that the reservation fee is $12 online for 1 car. Plus it says there is a per person fee of $8. Does that mean if there are 2 people in a car, they will pay $12 + $16 for this park?
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Yes.
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Answer by A C · Apr 11, 2025
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How deep is the Hamilton pool?
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25 ft outside the swim area which ~ 6ft deep
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Answer by A C · Apr 11, 2025
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I like to make reservation for March website says no info available. When does the reservations starts for March?
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March reservations open in Late January 2020 possibly the first week of February.
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Answer by Bill A · Jan 18, 2020
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Do you need a reservation through the week in cold weather? Or can you just go in?
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Reservations are required year round. It is $12 for a reservation of up to 8 people. There are additional per person charges in cash as the preserve. Use the Travis County Parks website.
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