Updated August 2026
Texas Waterfalls
11 documented Texas waterfalls, tallest first. Height, type, trail distance, and land manager for each — every entry cited.
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- The Best Waterfalls in Texas — Texas isn't waterfall country the way the Pacific Northwest is, but its documented falls — from a 100-foot desert tier in Big Bend to spring-fed Hill Country grottos — reward the trip if you know which ones run, when, and how to reach them.
| Waterfall | Height | Type | Access | Trail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid Falls · Presidio County County | 100 ft | tiered | Backcountry | 4 mi |
| Cattail Falls · Brewster County County | 80 ft | plunge | Moderate Hike | 5.7 mi |
| Gorman Falls · San Saba County | 70 ft | cascade | Moderate Hike | 3 mi |
| Hamilton Pool Falls · Travis County County | 50 ft | plunge | Short Hike | 0.5 mi |
| Pedernales Falls · Blanco County County | 50 ft | cascade | Short Hike | 0.5 mi |
| Westcave Falls · Travis County County | 40 ft | plunge | Short Hike | 1.5 mi |
| McKinney Falls · Travis County | 15 ft | block | Short Hike | 2.9 mi |
| Boykin Springs Falls · Jasper County County | — | tiered | Short Hike | 4.8 mi |
| Can Creek Falls · Bandera County County | — | cascade | Moderate Hike | 4.6 mi |
| Chalk Ridge Falls · Bell County | — | cascade | Short Hike | 2.5 mi |
| Cibolo Creek Falls · Kendall County County | — | cascade | Short Hike | — |
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