Waterfalls in Texas

50 named waterfalls on one map. Tallest first until you share a location, then nearest first.

Showing Texas's falls, tallest first. Tap the button or search a town to sort them by distance.

    Waterfall names and positions: USGS Geographic Names Information System (public domain) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Heights are from OpenStreetMap where a mapper recorded one. Data as of September 2026. Always check the land manager for trail status, closures and parking before you go.

    Where the waterfalls are in Texas

    Texas is not known for waterfalls, but it has more than people expect, mostly in the Hill Country west of Austin. There, spring-fed creeks run over limestone ledges, and some falls build up travertine formations as mineral-rich water drips down the rock. A few more are in the Trans-Pecos mountains of West Texas.

    Several popular falls are in state parks or preserves with reservations or limited daily entry in summer.

    Well-known waterfalls in Texas

    Gorman Falls

    A 70-foot spring-fed fall over travertine in Colorado Bend State Park, reached by a trail with a steep final descent. .

    Hamilton Pool

    A 50-foot fall into a pool inside a collapsed grotto, in a Travis County preserve that requires advance reservations.

    Pedernales Falls

    The Pedernales River spilling over tilted limestone ledges in the state park of the same name. Swimming is not allowed in the falls area. .

    McKinney Falls

    Upper and Lower falls on Onion Creek in a state park inside Austin city limits.

    When to go

    Spring and after heavy rain. Spring-fed falls run all year; rain-fed ones can dry up in summer droughts. See the best time to see waterfalls for how flow changes by region.

    Texas by the numbers

    The map shows 50 named falls in Texas. 30 of them are in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, the federal register of official place names, and 20 more are named falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap. 2 have a height recorded by OpenStreetMap mappers, which is what the height filter above uses. ParkerCounty has the most, with 3.

    Tallest recorded waterfalls in Texas

    Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap, converted to feet. Guidebooks may list different figures, usually because they count every tier of a fall or only the biggest drop. Why heights differ.

    WaterfallHeightCounty
    Capote Falls 190 ft Presidio
    Gorman Falls 69 ft San Saba

    Counties with the most waterfalls

    From the USGS record, which gives each fall's county.

    CountyNamed falls
    Parker3
    Comal3
    Presidio2
    San Saba2
    Crosby2
    Hays1
    Taylor1
    Brewster1
    Bell1
    Guadalupe1
    Val Verde1
    Kendall1

    Every named waterfall in Texas

    Alphabetical within each county. Tap a name to centre the map above on it.

    Bell County (1)

    Blanco County (1)

    Brewster County (1)

    Briscoe County (1)

    Comal County (3)

    , ,

    Crosby County (2)

    ,

    Falls County (1)

    Gillespie County (1)

    Guadalupe County (1)

    Hays County (1)

    Hood County (1)

    Karnes County (1)

    Kendall County (1)

    Kenedy County (1)

    Kimble County (1)

    Parker County (3)

    , ,

    Presidio County (2)

    (190 ft),

    Randall County (1)

    San Saba County (2)

    (69 ft),

    Stonewall County (1)

    Taylor County (1)

    Val Verde County (1)

    Washington County (1)

    County not recorded (20)

    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

    Before you go

    The map shows where falls are, not whether they are open or safe to reach. Check the land manager, usually a state park or national forest, for closures, fees and permits, and stay on the trail near the water. Our waterfall safety guide covers the hazards, and waterfall hikes near me explains how to pick a trail.

    Waterfalls near cities in Texas

    Every named fall within driving range of the city, nearest first: waterfalls near Austin.

    Waterfalls in nearby states: Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, Kansas. Or see waterfalls in every state.

    Waterfalls in Texas: common questions

    How many waterfalls are in Texas?

    Our map lists 50 named waterfalls in Texas, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System and OpenStreetMap as of 2026-09-23. That ranks Texas 30th among the states. Unnamed falls and seasonal drops are not counted, so the real number is higher.

    What is the most famous waterfall in Texas?

    Gorman Falls is Texas's best-known waterfall. A 70-foot spring-fed fall over travertine in Colorado Bend State Park, reached by a trail with a steep final descent. Others widely visited include Hamilton Pool, Pedernales Falls, McKinney Falls.

    What is the tallest waterfall in Texas?

    Among falls with a height recorded in OpenStreetMap, Capote Falls is the tallest in Texas at about 190 ft. Published heights vary between sources, because some count every tier and some only the biggest drop.

    How do I find waterfalls near me in Texas?

    Tap Find falls near me on this page, or type a Texas town or ZIP code. The map lists the named waterfalls around you, nearest first, with height where recorded and a link to directions.

    When is the best time to see waterfalls in Texas?

    Spring and after heavy rain. Spring-fed falls run all year; rain-fed ones can dry up in summer droughts.

    Which county in Texas has the most waterfalls?

    Parker County has the most named falls in the USGS record, 3.