Follow the Pedernales River as it cascades over steps of layered limestone to create picturesque falls, offering a tranquil place to relax and recharge just 30 miles west of Austin.
Pedernales Falls State Park offers a picturesque landscape where the river cascades over huge slabs of layered limestone. While the river can be turbulent, it is most often tranquil, providing a great place to relax and recharge. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including camping, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, geocaching, bird watching, and horseback riding. The park also features a bird blind and butterfly garden for observing local wildlife and plants.
Yes, you can swim in designated areas, but access requires a strenuous hike with steep rock stairs. Swimming and wading are not allowed in the Pedernales Falls area for safety reasons. Flash flooding is common, so be alert to weather conditions.
Yes, the park offers campsites with water and electricity, primitive hike-in sites, a youth group camp, and an equestrian group camp. Reservations are highly recommended as the park often reaches capacity.
The park features trails ranging from easy to challenging, including the .5-mile Twin Falls Nature Trail, the six-mile Wolf Mountain Trail, and the 10-mile Juniper Ridge Trail for mountain biking. There are also 10 miles of rugged trails for horseback riding.