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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Swimming may soon be back at Central Texas’ popular nature preserve, Hamilton Pool. Travis County officials closed that aspect of the preserve after the February 2021 winter storm ...

A new hotel and homesite development may threaten the livelihood of several waterways on the edge of Travis County and Hays County in Central Texas, according to groups of activists and landowners.

Hamilton Pool Preserve, about 20 miles west of Austin, has reopened for swimming after being closed for much of the summer because of high bacteria levels. The preserve, operated by Travis County ...

Visitors to the scenic spot on Hamilton Creek that features a 50-foot waterfall and half-surrounded by a grotto only have access to the water. The overhang, where you used to be able to stand under ...

KXAN Austin Hamilton Pool: Rain can help waterfall flow but brings bacteria problem Posted: May 27, 2026 | Last updated: May 27, 2026 Hamilton Pool Preserve is one of Central Texas’ most historic and ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hamilton Pool Preserve is one of Central Texas’ most historic and iconic swimming holes, best known for turquoise water surrounded by limestone, a towering 50-foot waterfall and a ...