Hamilton Pool
A collapsed grotto and waterfall outside Austin
A jade-green pool beneath a collapsed limestone dome, with a slender waterfall dripping over the lip and ferns hanging from the overhang. A Travis County preserve so popular it now runs on reservations — book before you drive out.
The shot
The grotto and falls reflected in the green pool.
Nearby & worth pairing
- Austin
- Pedernales Falls
- Hill Country
- Reimers Ranch
Access, fees, permits, and tour availability change with the season and the managing agency (tribal park, state park, BLM, or NPS) — confirm current rules and reservations before you go, tread lightly on sacred and fragile sites, and pack out everything you bring.
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