This Breathtaking Pool Near Austin Is One of the Prettiest Spots in Texas

As the temperatures get downright brutal in Texas, folks will be scurrying around looking for the best watering holes to help cool down. We know where some of the best are, but which lake in the Lone Star State is considered the prettiest?

Popular Texas Lake Named One Of The Prettiest

Readers' Digest scoured the interwebs in search of the prettiest lake in every state. Their search ended in the capital of Texas at Hamilton Pool Reserve in Austin.

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Hamilton Pool Reserve

Deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, about 23 miles from Austin, sits the Hamilton Pool Reserve. The natural pool was created when the dome of an underground river collapsed. The pool is jade-green and partially shaded by a collapsed grotto, forming an oasis-type experience.

Hamilton Creek spills out over the surrounding limestone to create a 50-foot waterfall, which plunges into a steep canyon. The pool's water level stays pretty constant, even during periods of drought. The preserve is also home to a variety of native birds, fish, animals, and plants.

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Plan Your Visit

As someone born and raised in Texas and who has been to Austin countless times, I have never visited this natural wonder. I know, I need to get out more, right?

If you want to go check out this natural wonder in the Texas Hill Country, you must make a reservation through the official Travis County Parks website. Hamilton Pool Reserve is open daily, and visitors are encouraged to check current conditions and any potential restrictions before planning their trip.