Hamilton Pool Preserve
Travis County Parks
Famous collapsed-grotto swimming hole and waterfall west of Austin. Reservations are required every day. Swimming is not guaranteed (depends on bacteria and rain) and the trail under the overhang is closed. No lifeguard; cash only at the gate.
Famous collapsed-grotto swimming hole and waterfall west of Austin. Reservations are required every day. Swimming is not guaranteed (depends on bacteria and rain) and the trail under the overhang is closed. No lifeguard; cash only at the gate.
- Ages
- All ages
- Price
- $12 reservation per vehicle (online), plus cash entry: $8 adults 13–61, $3 seniors, kids 12 & under free
- Hours
- By reservation: 9 AM–12:30 PM or 2–5:30 PM daily
- When
- By reservation: 9 AM–12:30 PM or 2–5:30 PM daily
- Days
- Saturday, Sunday, Weekdays
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Where
- 24300 Hamilton Pool Rd., Dripping Springs, TX 78620Dripping Springs · 78620
Good to know
Restrooms
true
Typical hours
By reservation only: 9 AM–12:30 PM or 2–5:30 PM
Season
Reservations required daily Mar–Oct and weekends/holidays Nov–Feb. Bookings currently open through Nov 2026. Swimming is never guaranteed (bacteria/rain). Trail under the overhanging cliff is closed.
Accessibility
Steep, rugged 1/4-mile trail (about 30 min round trip each way with kids); portable toilets only. Not stroller-friendly.
Parent tips
- $12 per vehicle reservation online plus per-person entry fees at the gate.
- Call 512-854-2581 for the daily swim-status recording before driving out.
Details come from the organizer's public website. Times and prices change — please verify before visiting. Last checked Oct 26, 2026. Source
More like this
Related places
Is this your business? Claim this listing
0 parent views