The Beautiful Waterfall In Texas You Can Actually Swim In

I know I’ve written about Hamilton Pool several times, but this article is looking at it from a different angle – I’m focusing on the breathtaking, 70+ foot-tall waterfall that cascades into the pool from the limestone overhang above. Hamilton Pool is essentially a waterfall that you can swim in, and lucky for us, Texas weather allows us to enjoy it all year long.

Not only does this mystical underground grotto already transport you into a Disney movie, but you can even swim right underneath its towering waterfall.

The water's grace and elegance as it pours from the limestone overhang into the awaiting pool is so great, it's almost otherworldly.

One of my favorite things to do is sit on the rock under the falls and let the water envelop me. There are few feelings on earth quite as tranquilizing and peaceful as that.

It's like the waterfall is a wall - you're on one side, and all the problems ailing your mind are on the other.

This time of year is the ideal time to go because most people don't associate the holiday season with water activities, so the crowd will be minimal.

Just look at that gorgeous stream. Have you ever seen anything so beautiful?

You'll feel rejuvenated when you swim in the pristine water of the pool, nourished by the constant pouring of the cleansing falls.

Close your eyes and let the sound of rushing water be all you know in that moment. You'd be surprised how renewed your mind will feel afterwards.

Luckily, the park is open year-round, so it's always a good time to revel in the beauty that is the Hamilton Pool waterfall.

That being said, the falls aren't always flowing heavily, so calling ahead to see what state they're in would definitely be a wise course of action.

Hamilton Pool is located at 24300 Hamilton Pool Rd., Dripping Spgs, TX 78620.

Have you ever been swimming at Hamilton Pool? Are there any other waterfall swimming holes in Texas?

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Katie Lawrence

Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing. Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.