Hamilton Pool Preserve is a historic swimming hole located 3/4 mile upstream from its confluence with the Pedernales River, which is right outside of Austin. Hamilton Creek spills out over limestone outcroppings to create a 50 foot waterfall as it plunges into the head of a steep box canyon. The waterfall never completely dries up, but in dry times it does slow to a trickle. However, the pool's water level stays pretty constant, even during periods of drought. No pets of any kind are allowed. Only a limited number of people are allowed to enter so arrive early, people wait outside and as people leave, others are allowed in. There are no lifeguards on duty so swim at your own risk. There are areas that get pretty deep.

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Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

San Marcos

1.635.031 ₫ total

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5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

San Marcos

Chris

1.880.286 ₫ total

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18 Dec - 19 Dec

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls

San Marcos

Ginger

1.725.866 ₫ total

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4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Rio Vista

Patricia

1.647.142 ₫ total

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16 Dec - 17 Dec

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

San Marcos

Fernando

1.607.912 ₫ total

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29 Dec - 30 Dec

Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

San Marcos

brontez

1.665.309 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Americas Best Value Inn Buda Austin S

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Sandra

1.933.567 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

San Marcos

Leticia

1.716.783 ₫ total

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14 Dec - 15 Dec

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Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

San Marcos

Rebeca

1.770.980 ₫ total

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25 Dec - 26 Dec

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White Rock Inn

Rio Vista

Carlos

1.744.033 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Outpost Motel

Dripping Springs

Donna

2.677.659 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

San Marcos Inn

San Marcos

Patricia

1.585.496 ₫ total

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14 Dec - 15 Dec

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Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was neat & clean. Plenty of towels. Bed was very comfortable. Good pillows too. FYI - there is an indoor pool but it is not heated so the water was not warm enough to swim. (Dec 6th & it was 39 degrees overnight). Typical continental breakfast."