Outpost Motel
The sun setting over layered Texas Hill Country ridgelines

Explore Dripping Springs

Explore more.Stay close.

Stay at Outpost Motel and explore the natural beauty, wineries, breweries, parks, food and small-town character that make Dripping Springs and the Texas Hill Country worth discovering.

Hill Country · Dripping Springs, Texas

A convenient home base

Stay close to thegood stuff.

Outpost Motel is located at 26200 Ranch Road 12 in Dripping Springs, approximately 1 mile south of Highway 290. From here, it is easy to set out for Hill Country parks, tasting rooms and local food.

Outpost Motel

26200 Ranch Road 12
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
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From Outpost Motel

What’s nearby.

Approximate drive times can vary with traffic, route and conditions. Choose a category, then make your own Hill Country day.

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Taste the landscape

Sip your way throughthe Hill Country.

Dripping Springs is known for wineries, breweries and distilleries. Plan a route, check each destination before you go and leave room for the scenic drive.

  1. Dripping Springs
  2. Driftwood
  3. Wimberley
Big Hill Country sky over the Pedernales River winding through wooded bluffs

Get outside

Big skies,open days.

From nearby parks to natural swimming areas and river landscapes, the Hill Country offers plenty of ways to spend a day outdoors. Some preserves require reservations or have changing conditions, so check official information before visiting.

  • Nature & parks
  • Approximate times
  • Check access first

See what’s around you

Your starting pointis right here.

Use Google Maps for current routes, locations and directions. The destinations below are a simple visual guide—not fixed routes or guaranteed travel times.

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Make a day of it

Plan yourown adventure.

Three flexible starting points for a day around Dripping Springs. Adjust them to your pace and confirm each stop before setting out.

  • Morning

    A morning in the Hill Country

    Coffee or breakfast → an outdoor attraction → back to Outpost for a quiet reset.

  • Day trip

    A day of wine & distilleries

    Winery → distillery → dinner → a comfortable room at Outpost.

  • Easygoing

    Nature + town

    Nature attraction → local food → explore Dripping Springs → Outpost.

Come back comfortable

Explore all day.Come back somewhere comfortable.

With a convenient location approximately 1 mile south of Highway 290, Outpost gives you a straightforward place to return to after a day outside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking, in-room coffee, a microwave and refrigerator, and a comfortable room.

Before you go

Useful to know.

  • Driving times are approximate and may change with traffic and road conditions.
  • Some parks and preserves may require reservations, seasonal access or have changing conditions.
  • Verify opening hours, reservations and access requirements directly with each destination.

Good to know

Explore withconfidence.

What are the best things to do near Outpost Motel?

Nearby options include Hill Country parks, natural areas, wineries, breweries and distilleries. Use the destination cards above to choose a route.

How far is Hamilton Pool from Outpost Motel?

Hamilton Pool Preserve is roughly a 23 minute drive. Reservations are required and access can change with conditions, so check before heading out.

Are there wineries near Outpost Motel?

Yes. Wineries in Driftwood and the Wimberley area are within about a 10 to 16 minute drive, along with local breweries and distilleries.

Is Outpost Motel a good base for exploring the Texas Hill Country?

Outpost Motel sits approximately 1 mile south of Highway 290, which keeps parks, tasting rooms and nearby towns within a short drive, with free parking right outside your room.

Your Hill Country adventure starts here

Explore by day.Stay close at night.

Explore Dripping Springs by day, then come back to a comfortable room at Outpost Motel.