💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🔴 Difficult $12/vehicle online reservation + $8/adult cash at gate Reservation Required
🌊 About Hamilton Pool Preserve
Regulated natural preserve with a collapsed grotto and waterfall; swimming frequently closed for E. coli monitoring — check status before going.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$12/vehicle online reservation + $8/adult cash at gate
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, spring-fed
Best Season
📅 Spring–fall (swimming often suspended for water-quality testing)
Water Type
Grotto with 50-ft waterfall
Managed By
Travis County Parks
County
Travis County, Texas
Access Difficulty
🔴 Difficult
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
24300 Hamilton Pool Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Access Notes:
Steep, moderate trail down to pool; sturdy shoes needed
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Reservation required — book in advance or you may be turned away
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $12/vehicle online reservation + $8/adult cash at gate
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace