What) Just 23 miles west of Austin, a city known for its quirks and weirdness, is perhaps the weirdest sight in all of Texas: a breathtaking natural oasis emerging out of the desert dust and scrub grass. Hamilton Pool is a natural spring formed in the limestone bedrock and fed by an underground river. The abundant freshwater has allowed a diverse population of trees and vegetation to emerge surrounding the pool.
The first thing visitors will marvel at is the deep overhang etched into the far wall of the pool--remnants of a natural dome that once concealed the entire grotto underground, until it collapsed more than a century ago. The sheer cavern now provides deep shade and rocky exploration for visitors. Waterfalls routinely fall from the lip of the overhang, flowing down the 50-foot drop and splashing into the cool water below, making this a beautiful and refreshing location for sunbaked summer adventurers and swimmers.
"When you first enter the grounds it appears to be just a long hiking trail. Although the trail itself is quite beautiful, the prize at the end has to be seen to be believed. At the end of the trail is what appears to be a huge overhanging cliff waterfall that empties into a beautiful multicolored pool. This is an Oasis that one would only expect to see on the Hawaiian islands. Breathtaking to say the least." (1)
Where) 24300 Hamilton Pool Road 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily $10 per car (512) 264-2740
Why) Did
you read the What) section? Well, even though I wrote it, I
apparently didn't read it carefully enough because all the
images you can see below were taken from the internet. I
really hope that I get another chance to go swimming in this
pool. 
