Waterfalls · Texas
Best waterfalls in Texas
Mapped5 falls
Easy access3 roadside / short walk
TallestCattail Falls
Max drop80 ft
Texas rewards a waterfall chase. We've mapped 5 of its best — 3 you can reach from the car or a short stroll (easy for the RV and family crew) and the rest worth lacing up for. The tallest here is Cattail Falls near Big Bend NP, dropping about 80 feet.
Cattail Falls80 ft
a hidden desert oasis fall in Big Bend (after rain).
Gorman Falls70 ft
a living, travertine fall in Colorado Bend State Park.
Hamilton Pool Falls50 ft
a collapsed-grotto pool and fall near Austin; reservation required.
Pedernales Falls50 ft
stair-stepping Hill Country cascades over tilted limestone.
Krause Springs30 ft
spring-fed falls and a swimming hole at a beloved Hill Country spot.
Flows change with the season and recent rain — many falls roar at spring snowmelt and slow by late summer. Check conditions and any permit or reservation rules before you go.