Hamilton Pool Preserve
Hamilton Pool Preserve is a recreational destination located in the Texas Hill Country west of Austin. It lies 7 mi southwest of Briarcliff. Look also at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, 24 mi away.
A waterfall, 7 mi southwest of Briarcliff
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 96–97°, and about 106 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Briarcliff is the nearest base
Briarcliff is 7 miles northeast, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from San Antonio
San Antonio is about 65 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Hamilton Pool Preserve
Hamilton Pool Preserve is a recreational destination located in the Texas Hill Country west of Austin. Reservations are required to visit, and it is open for hiking and sight-seeing. Hamilton Pool is a natural pool that was created when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago. The pool is located about 23 miles (37 km) west of Austin, Texas off Highway 71. Since the 1960s, Hamilton Pool has been a popular summer swimming spot for Austin visitors and residents. Hamilton Pool Preserve consists of 232 acres (0.94 km2) of protected natural habitat featuring a jade green pool into which a 50-foot (15 m) waterfall flows with water temperatures reaching 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Overnight near Hamilton Pool Preserve
For a bed close by, look to Austin (384) and Hudson Bend (16).
- 1Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
- 2Jacob's Well (Texas)
- 3Moody Center
- 4Lake Travis
- 5Lady Bird Lake
- 6Lake Austin
Austin
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,002,632 people
22 mi east of Hamilton Pool Preserve
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Hamilton Pool Preserve | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | 22 mi east | 35 min | 384 306 hotels · 26 motels · 16 inns & B&Bs · 12 lodges & cabins · 9 hostels · 10 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 1,002,632 | $555K | D |
| Hudson Bend | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 16 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 4,127 | $678K | — |
| Dripping Springs | 10 mi south | 15 min | 11 5 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 11,167 | $636K | — |
| Briarcliff | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 6 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks | 2,361 | $551K | — |
| Lakeway | 9 mi east | 15 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 hostel · 1 RV park | 19,027 | $841K | B+ |
| Wimberley | 25 mi south | 35 min | 41 12 hotels · 14 inns & B&Bs · 11 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 2,909 | $551K | — |
| Johnson City | 17 mi west | 25 min | 16 6 hotels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 2,127 | $452K | — |
| Marble Falls | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 16 12 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 9,633 | $339K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Hamilton Pool Preserve
Every place here is under 68 miles away.
Big draw124 mi Stadium & arenaDarrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
221 mi CaveJacob's Well (Texas)
Big draw67 mi Stadium & arenaAlamodome
324 mi Stadium & arenaMoody Center
67 mi LandmarkAlamo Mission
414 mi LakeLake Travis
525 mi LakeLady Bird Lake
621 mi LakeLake AustinPhoto credits
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium: Brint03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jacob's Well (Texas): Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Alamodome: Billy Hathorn, CC BY 3.0 · Moody Center: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Alamo Mission: Zygmunt Put Zetpe0202, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Travis: Trey Perry, CC BY 3.0 · Lady Bird Lake: Arvindn on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Austin: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
What people ask about Hamilton Pool Preserve
What town is Hamilton Pool Preserve near?
Briarcliff, TX, about 7 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Hamilton Pool Preserve?
February, March, April, October and November, with highs of 66–81°.
How far is Hamilton Pool Preserve from San Antonio?
About 65 miles south of San Antonio, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Hamilton Pool Preserve?
Austin Bergstrom (AUS), about 29 miles away.
Where should I stay near Hamilton Pool Preserve?
Austin (22 mi, 384 places to stay), Hudson Bend (13 mi, 16 places to stay) and Dripping Springs (10 mi, 11 places to stay).
Notes from people in Briarcliff
Nobody has posted a tip yet; ask or answer in Briarcliff’s Town Square.
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