Hamilton Pool, Best Kept Secret of Texas, in Dripping Springs.
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Hamilton Pool, Best Kept Secret of Texas.
Dripping Springs, Texas
Hamilton Pool Preserve 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 west of Austin, Texas off Highway 71.
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14 Interesting Facts about Hamilton Pool
1. The water at Hamilton Pool is really cold with a temperature about 50 degrees in some spots.
2. The Hamilton Pool waterfall never completely dries up, however, when it's dry it does slow to a trickle.
3. Hamilton Creek spills out over limestone outcroppings to create a 50-foot waterfall.
4. According to legend, the 8-year-old son of an immigrant family from Germany who lived on the land in the 1880s discovered the collapsed grotto.
5. Collapsed grotto and canyon uniquely surrounds the pool, formed by water erosion over thousands of years
6. Cultural remains near the pool are more than 8,000 years old.
7. At the turn of the century, only about five people were able to make it to the pool because they were the only ones who had transportation.
8. Lipan Apaches and Tonkawa lived in the area before the 1800s.
9. Golden-Cheeked Warblers and various other birds call the preserve home.
10. Between 1960 and 1980, Hamilton Pool gained popularity and, as a result, the land suffered from the visiting public.
11. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department named Hamilton Pool the most significant natural area in rural Travis County in 1980
12. Travis County purchased 232 acres in 1985 to implement a land management plan to restore Hamilton Pool.
13. There is a limit on the number of people who can be in the preserve, which means there's a waiting line to swim in the summer. The wait time can be about an hour.
14. Drones are permitted to be flown in nearby Reimers Ranch Park, but cannot fly over areas where crowds gather.
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This is by far the best video I have seen on this place. Awesome talent.
@IcyBoltPictures
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@carolynbarney1265
3 жыл бұрын
Red five PHOTOGRAPHY did that place BEAUTIFUL Justice .☝️😁☝️🕊❤💫
@crytobante.8846
3 жыл бұрын
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Beautiful vid ! Was looking for a great to show the family for our current trip . Thanks !
Great video, thank you for posting it. You've convinced my wife and I to go visit this enchanted place.
@lastcamerai
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Did you guys enjoy it?
I hope that people respect this beautiful place and not pollute. If you ever go here and see someone do it cuss them out!!!
@BarbaraAsquith
Ай бұрын
Damn Straight. Make them pick up their thrown trash with broken fingers. Ahaha. Jk no broken fingers.
Beautiful!!!❤️ Fabulous job LAST CAMERAI.!!!.......... Great name to!!!!👍🏼
@lastcamerai
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you ;)
Great video shots thanks for filming! :)
Es impresionante ese parque, muy bien cuidado. Vale la pena conocerlo.
@marcoAKAjoe
6 жыл бұрын
Alexis Gonzàlez quiero ir antes qué todos los niños salgan de escuela
@iridianadedios6652
5 жыл бұрын
Como se puede entrar a el
Absolutely fantastic👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@lastcamerai
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro ;)
Wow! This is a beautiful place! Great place for relaxing time!😍
@lastcamerai
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting
Gorgeous
What a Beautiful video. I'm from Austin and used to go here a lot in the early 70s. My mother saw a water moccasin one time and we never went back LOL I still haven't gone back there on my own. Austin has gotten so crowded you need a reservation to get in these days. The Bee Cave area has exploded in the last 10 years. Things are getting ridiculous around here.
@jcfc8197
2 жыл бұрын
I too use to swim at Hamilton Pool in the 70’s. Then moved out of Austin when I enlisted in the Navy, served 20 yrs and retired and came back home to Austin. Me and some friends went there 11 yrs ago. I was swimming in the deep in, when my friend yelled “Jackie, snake behind you.” I quickly turned around and saw a huge Water Moccasin coming towards me. I am deathly afraid of snakes. Jesus walked I water, but that day I ran on water, being chased by a Water Moccasin. Like you your mother, I’ve never been back to Hamilton Pool.
@Lkn6789
Жыл бұрын
Thanks guys defiantly crossing this off my spring break list
@metalmacabre9991
4 ай бұрын
Yes it's become LA of Texas, thanks to Joe Rogan and company for bringing all of those transplants. Sucks!
Hamilton Pool, located just west of Austin Texas is a natural pool that was created when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago. Hamilton Creek spills out over limestone outcroppings to create a 50-foot waterfall. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department named Hamilton Pool the most significant natural area in rural Travis County. Travis County purchased 232 acres in 1985 to implement a land management plan to restore Hamilton Pool. Its a must see when you come to the Texas Hill Country! Today the Pool is at risk, because of a proposed RV park that will be built just a few hundred yards away from Hamilton Pool! The proposed 80+ RV park is uphill from Hamilton Pool, and the RV park poses a real risk to the water quality and environment of Hamilton Pool. If you want to voice your objection to the 80+ RV park that could destroy Hamilton Pool contact the Travis County Commissioners Court today! Precinct 3 Commissioner Gerald Daugherty (512) 854-9333 Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt (512) 854-9555 Precinct 2 Commissioner Brigid Shea (512) 854-1480 Precinct 4 Commissioner Margaret Gómez (512) 854-9444 Precinct 1 Commissioner Jeffrey W. Travillion, Sr. (512) 854-9111
@no_feedingthe-pigeonsg6955
4 жыл бұрын
Raymond Navarro hey what’s the status on that now??
@CowneloAlvaroid
3 жыл бұрын
Bless your heart but Hamilton Pool and all of surrounding Austin have gone to crap bc of all these people from out of state that have ruined the air, water and soil quality in the area from overdevelopment. RIP ATX
@petersifuentez6420
2 жыл бұрын
May I ask how does the RV pose a threat to Hamilton pool?
Perfect video.. The music is amazing.
@IcyBoltPictures
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@MrRgates23
5 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the song that is playing in the video>
Great spot! my second home during the summer
@crytobante.8846
3 жыл бұрын
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i love it there.
Beautiful
I used to live in Dripping Springs and worked at Walgreens for awhile! Nice town...
@lastcamerai
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
A hidden Oasis
Very awesome place!
@lastcamerai
3 жыл бұрын
We agree!
@davidandmercywhipple
3 жыл бұрын
we visited in February 2018, hope to go when it is summer time some time too!
So stunningly beautiful, and it's true that many people don't know about Hamilton Pool outside of Texas.
@lastcamerai
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you ;). I want to be back there next year.
@thomaswiman3804
3 жыл бұрын
Where is it
@crytobante.8846
3 жыл бұрын
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@KB-ke3fi
2 жыл бұрын
We tried to keep it that way...didn't work out. People who hated Texas suddenly like it and they tell all their friends, now you need reservations to get around 10,000 people.
@metalmacabre9991
4 ай бұрын
That's the way we like it. Too many outsiders bring too many of their bad habits. If you're respectful come one, come all but if you're littering and being disrespectful, it makes it hard to accept outsiders. I'm not saying you're that way, I'm just saying I've seen some real assholes come out, lots of times they're from here in Texas, from San Antonio. I'm from San Antonio but I pretty much grew up in Boerne Texas, then moved to San Antonio when I was 12 when parents divorced. Lots of trouble makers come out there sometimes.
Awesome
@dirkdiggler1242
5 жыл бұрын
I subbed for more awesomeness. ...
@lastcamerai
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It's been a while I've been away. I will be more active.
Hi there. Love the video also. Can we please have permission to use it on our Cabin website nearby so people can see your amazing vision of the springs? Really love your work!
@IcyBoltPictures
6 жыл бұрын
Sure, why not? Thanks
@carolynbarney1265
3 жыл бұрын
@@IcyBoltPictures have you checked out Devils hole just outside BROWNWOOD?☝️🙄😁..........❤🕊❤ ❤...🥵
@travelthrumylens88
2 жыл бұрын
waiting for your cabins name, plan on visiting Texas!😊
I brought my fam last year and they had some friendly ass catfishes you can touch
@cremedelacreme.
3 жыл бұрын
how - it says closed due to covid.
@emilymccranie7073
3 жыл бұрын
@@cremedelacreme. it says his comment was from over a year ago.
@cremedelacreme.
3 жыл бұрын
@@emilymccranie7073 yes thats when covid started, i guess he went right before the lockdowns took effect
@crytobante.8846
3 жыл бұрын
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Hey cool video shots...what do you film with and how do you get your edit colours so vibrant...what editing platform do you use?
@lastcamerai
5 жыл бұрын
Back then I used GoPro4, Sony a5100, DJI phantom3 and Adobe Premiere Pro. ;)
It looks like an incredible location can't wait to see and hang out in it . :):)
@lastcamerai
7 жыл бұрын
You will like it
@travehumble7872
6 жыл бұрын
does it cost anything to go in and see it?
Hamilton Pool looks so beautiful. I heard it is crazy cold.. anyone know if that is true? I moved to Manor to a new Express Home and am really looking forward to checking out all that I can especially natural wonders. Thanks.
@zulyneddeleon3895
6 жыл бұрын
Yes it is cold it is about 50 degrees it might feel cold once you get in but once you are like 5 mins in it starts to warm up!
@elijahmoghadam3291
6 жыл бұрын
no it is not
@johnmarksmith1120
5 жыл бұрын
Diane Comet Yes, it’s on the chilly side but you get acclimated relatively quick. Many lakes and bodies of water in the Texas Hill Country are fed by underground aquifers so they tend to be on the cold side. It can get hot in the hill country, so when you jump in to escape the ambient air temp of 100+ degrees Fahrenheit, it’s refreshing.
@kmrapanmedia3176
3 жыл бұрын
Depends on when you go. In the summer it's refreshing but not cold. And it's not open year round or even daily. Only occasionally and got a limited number if people a day.
@benatx8393
2 жыл бұрын
That is Barton Creek it flows through. The water is chilly but it gets really cold at Barton Springs. About a half a mile before the creek spills into the Colorado River near downtown Austin. Barton pool has natural springs that make it very cold. The pool is open year-round and people are swimming in it when it's freezing outside.
I went there about 12 years ago and there was a long line of vehicles to get in. I can't imagine what it's like now days. It was awesome, but the crowding like other things take away from it unless you like crowds.
@charliep788b
2 жыл бұрын
Where exactly is it? We are vacationing and want to go there
@schuylerwynn8329
2 жыл бұрын
@@charliep788b they aren’t allowing swimming here currently because of falling rocks.
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Must be a secret alright.. I live in Houston and I’d been swimming in dirty ass Galveston all my life.
@lastcamerai
3 жыл бұрын
:)))
Why does this seem like one of those movies where its all pretty in the beginning then weird animals or people start hunting and killings the people. With only like one person alive at the end.. lol
@lastcamerai
5 жыл бұрын
lol :))))
@dirkdiggler1242
5 жыл бұрын
Joseph Williams wtf.....lool
@user-xz2se6bj4u
5 жыл бұрын
Just you, maybe you're the weird one
@melb3256
4 жыл бұрын
😂🤣🤣🤣
@TheShiftersMusic
4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Texas. 😉
This is truly what Heaven looks like.
@cieloherrera8383
3 жыл бұрын
Do you know if I can bring my puppy?
Best kept secret?? I dont think so dude. We used to climb at Reimers Ranch all day and then just drive to Ham Pool and cool off with no problem. Now...you need a reservation with several month waiting list just to swim where we used to anytime we wanted. Secret my ass. Thank Austin for messing up Ham Pool and E Rock.
@monabonejakon2797
4 жыл бұрын
Henry's and Milton's, good times!
@lastcamerai
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. People destroyed it.
@WaterfallWhispering
4 жыл бұрын
People have destroyed the fun at numerous former secret swimming holes. Now only a few difficult to get to spots in Tx still are truly hidden gems. Thanks a lot social media for promoting hordes of jackasses to visit and trash the once natural beauty.
@soflodoug
4 жыл бұрын
@@WaterfallWhispering social media destroyed the usa in many ways and the world. Dating everything is ruined.
@langunista
3 жыл бұрын
yep - in 70's and 80's we used to camp at henry reimers by the pedernales and walk up and back to hamilton pool - beautiful walk there too. glad i got to do it then - it was pristine
Ive been. So Beautiful
Gods paradise
@marcoAKAjoe
6 жыл бұрын
Madison Castillo well said Madison.. well said
The one thing that sucks here is that there’s cow farms near And Meneor gets it the stream the water is connected to so you can’t go certain times of summer which is a boomer
Hamilton Pool hasn't been the 'Best kept Secret' in at least 40 years when they paved it.
Thought this was shut down . Lived down there in the early 80's went back to pick up my Harley, and couldn't get in.... But we snuck in to show my friend. We always hiked in from the river, on the old homesteaders land. Cool place. Bet the original Texans love all the Californicatoin people moving in..... Lmao. As they said back then... Keep Texas beautiful put a Yankee on a bus. I bet it's put a Californian on a bus know.
You merely swam in Hamilton pool, me, I was born in it
@lastcamerai
3 жыл бұрын
I was busy doing the video, lol. So I didn't even swim :))
The water is much warmer in the summer 70F - 80F
@crytobante.8846
3 жыл бұрын
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I ,ike this plase
@lastcamerai
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching ;)
So question. I'm from Waco been wanting to go here, is it open to the public or by reservation, how does that work?
@lastcamerai
Жыл бұрын
it's by appointment only on their website: parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/hamilton-pool-preserve
@rubixfilms687
Жыл бұрын
@lastcamerai much appreciated thank you 👍
Is it open always or ??? Is there hours ?
@lastcamerai
3 жыл бұрын
I think it is always open, but to make sure just check it on their website
@quiasiabrown
3 жыл бұрын
@@lastcamerai I did think you have to make an reservation or something
How did you get authorization to fly a drone at the pool?
@lastcamerai
7 жыл бұрын
It was not crowded, and I did a 5 minutes quickie :) hoping not to get a fine or have the drone crashed. FYI, no GPS signals at the area for drones, so it's easy to hit rocks and trees, not good for the public safety. I suggest not flying at all ;) I didn't read the drone rule on their website until now. "DRONES AND AERIAL CRAFT: The use of drones and other aerial craft are not permitted in Hamilton Pool Preserve. This policy is necessary to preserve the safety of the visitors and the ability of visitors to enjoy the natural setting. Hamilton Pool is also a nature preserve with a mission to provide habitat for wildlife. Drones may be flown in nearby Reimers Ranch Park, as long as they are not flown over areas crowded with people"
I will move to Texas this summer. I will sue to check this out. What town is this by? I will be moving to Houston
How do they clean it?
Can we use this video for our SaveHamiltonPool.com website? A huge development just purchased 40 acres across this jewel and we want to anything we can to preserve Hamilton Pool and stop this development. Please let me know if I can tag your video to our page. Thank you!
@lastcamerai
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late response. Yes, go ahead! Thanks for watching ;)
Best unkept secret in Texas.. so many people go, you need to make reservations for the experience.
@marcoAKAjoe
6 жыл бұрын
Billy Pope I just randomly want to hop in my car and go with my puppy
@MyGoodOpinion
5 жыл бұрын
The reservation is a good thing. Less people and if you go early summer it's perfect.
At 2:51 does that mean that the pool is closed?
Do you have to make reservations there?
Music sounds like bloody Enya.
Is it worth traveling from Dallas to this place?
@lastcamerai
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, worth traveling in September
@sweeetzz
4 жыл бұрын
Last Camerai what about in the spring time coming from the Houston area
Wondering if you got fined for operating a drone there?
@lastcamerai
5 жыл бұрын
I was lucky :)))
I live in dripping
@puppiespup4081
5 жыл бұрын
Same. Been to Hamilton Pool.
@jenni3701
5 жыл бұрын
puppies pup One question, is it really as pretty as it looks on videos ?
@thatonepriest69
5 жыл бұрын
puppies pup yup
@thatonepriest69
5 жыл бұрын
Karla Rangel tbh it depends on the day but yeah it’s pretty and has a cool hiking place make sure to bring shoes if your going it’s a hike to the pool
@thatonepriest69
5 жыл бұрын
Karla Rangel and make sure to make a reservation as they only let a few people be there at a time to preserve it or else it would be overflows with pepole
Sad they got no drone signs all over the place now
Song used?
@lastcamerai
3 жыл бұрын
I forgot where I got it from, and I lost it already
Is it possible to jump from the waterfall into the pool
@IcyBoltPictures
6 жыл бұрын
No, it is not. You may die from the jump or kill someone in the pool.
@miztli2460
6 жыл бұрын
Ken Dinh well shit, its not that fun then, though the scenery is nice and you get to swim
@MyGoodOpinion
5 жыл бұрын
You can jump from the rock under the waterfall but not the top. The top is protected land and not accessible.
@WastrelWay
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is possible. Idiots have done it. Is it safe? No, idiots have died doing it.
Alexander Hamilton anyone?
How far from Downtown Austin?
@IcyBoltPictures
6 жыл бұрын
About 40 minutes
In Arizona the Native Americans charge you to enter their spring lol. One probably has to pay there too.
@lastcamerai
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, $26 :))
Used to be great until Austin got overpopulated wutj people from out of state and Hamilton pool is now packed every day! So much so that we can't even go without making reservations
@lastcamerai
3 жыл бұрын
Best kept secret, used to be, but now exposed :))
All the crackheads and meth and heroin addicts ruined and continue to ruin our lakes and rivers here in Sacramento Ca and surrounding areas, The City and County do absoutly nothing. Looks so nice there thanks for sharing.
@randyvela2341
5 жыл бұрын
Well.. Thats shitty California for ya.. Dont come here and ruin our state now. Yall are migrating to Colorado and ruined it there now. Got family there. Please dont come to Texas now.
@Jonahobbs
3 жыл бұрын
@@randyvela2341 just an observation, the person who made the comment (stukinnorcal) was commenting that others ( who do drugs ) have ruined their state. You proceed in telling this guy not to come to Texas ( yall ) implies him also. He is complaining about the problem, not one of them or yall. Then you tell him please don't come to Texas, he is not one of them, really important distinction.
I've been there.... Better music than Lord of the Rings....
@lastcamerai
3 жыл бұрын
:))
Name of river
is there wildlife in the water?
@lastcamerai
7 жыл бұрын
I guess not ;)
@klj2382
7 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure about that, but certain times if the year the pool is closed. Nesting cave swallows produce too many droppings in the water make it not safe to swim at times.
@timothysyu1717
6 жыл бұрын
I can tell you "Yes". I've been there last year, and my friend was bitten by a fish haha XD
@chancellor170
6 жыл бұрын
There are Piranhas and Alligators, stay away.
@elijahmoghadam3291
6 жыл бұрын
catfish
SHE'S STILL BEAUTIFUL...IMAGINE HOW OUR HEAVENLY FATHER PRESERVES 65 +...ENJOY MY FRIENDS IN JESUS. ❤🕊❤ ❤...🌻👍
@lastcamerai
3 жыл бұрын
Amen! ;)
Is it safe for a almost 3 year old?
@lastcamerai
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is safe with your care.
2016... 20 yr old drowned there.
Anyone live in Austin
@elijahmoghadam3291
6 жыл бұрын
yeah
@wutjusthappenedlol7543
5 жыл бұрын
No
Drip
Don't waste your time to go there. It is not like this video