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Texas is well known for big things but that is not really the case with the waterfalls located in the state. For the most part the waterfalls in Texas are not large, tall or big though they are all quite scenic. The only really tall waterfalls located in Texas are in Big Bend and Guadalupe National Parks and even then they are mainly seasonal and only good after rain.

Gorman Falls

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Who would have guessed that such a luscious green waterfall exists in Texas? Gorman Falls is a beautiful 65 foot high waterfall fed by natural springs including Gorman Spring and is located in Colorado Bend State Park in central Texas. Access to Gorman Falls is sometimes limited to protect the fragile natural environment so call ahead to the park if you plan on visiting. Colorado Bend State Park can be reached along Ranch Road 580 at Bend west of Lampasas or south of San Saba.

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Lower McKinney Falls

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The Upper and Lower McKinney Falls are located along Onion Creek in McKinney Falls State Park which is on the southeast edge of Austin just west of the airport. Humans have been living around and using McKinney Falls for over 5,000 years. Today even though the water looks inviting for a swim on hot days, swimming in the creek is sometimes restricted due to high levels of pollutants that reach Onion Creek from Austin’s run-off. To reach the park and waterfalls take the McKinney Falls Parkway right off 83/Lockhart Highway.

Upper McKinney Falls

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Hamilton Pool Falls

Hamilton Pool Falls drops some 45 lovely feet into the Hamilton Pool in the Hamilton Pool Preserve which is located about 30 miles west of Austin along Hamilton Pool Road off 71 North. This waterfall reminds me of Ash Cave Falls in Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio with the exception that Hamilton Falls fills the pool below. Swimming is allowed at Hamilton Pool when the water quality allows but the preserve parking lot is limited to 75 cars. Any additional cars must wait in line for additional spots to open up.

Pedernales Falls

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Pedernales Falls is a series of waterfalls flowing over limestone formations located in Pedernales Falls State Park in central Texas about 30 miles west of Austin not far from Hamilton Pool Falls. The falls are popular with swimmers, tubers and sliders but care must be taken in this part of Texas because it is subject to flash flooding. There are other waterfalls in the park located along tributaries of the Pedernales. To reach the park from Austin take 290 west until you reach Ranch Road 3232. Take that north to the Pedernales Falls Park entrance.

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Twin Falls

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Twin Falls is one of many small waterfalls located along Barton Creek in the Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin.

Krause Springs Waterfalls

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The Krause Springs Waterfalls are located along Cypress Creek in Spicewood, Texas about 35 miles west of Austin. The springs area is a privately run campgrounds with two swimming holes fed in beautiful fashion by the many waterfalls. There are 32 springs in the area and both swimming holes are continuously fed with 70 gallons of water per minute even during severe draughts. Krause Springs is on the National Register of Historic Places. To reach Krause Springs from Austin take 71 North until you reach the town of Spicewood and follow the signs for the springs which is located at 404 Krause Springs Road.

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Williams Waterwall

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Williams Waterwall is a 64 foot high waterfall sculpture located near the Williams Tower in Uptown Houston. Powered by 78,500 gallons of continuously recycled water this giant man-made waterwall is a popular tourist attraction and is often used for weddings.

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Fall Creek

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Waterfall along Fall Creek in Richardson, Texas.

Zilker Botanical Gardens Waterfalls

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This lovely man-made waterfalls is located in the Zilker Botanical Gardens in Zilker Metropolitan Park in Austin.

Lost Maples

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This waterfall is located in Lost Maples State Park (Natural Area) which is located north of Vanderpool, Texas off Ranch Road 187.

Chalk Ridge Falls

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Chalk Ridge Falls is a roughly 20 foot high waterfall located on the Lampasas River in Chalk Ridge Falls Park in the central Texas town of Belton. To reach the park and falls from Belton take 190 west to FM 1670/Stillhouse Hollow Dam Road south and look for the park on your left.

Coleman Park Falls 

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Coleman Park Falls is located in Coleman Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

Wichita Falls

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Wichita Falls is located in the city of the same name in northern Texas about 15 miles south of the Oklahoma border.

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

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These waterfalls are located in the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve located just west of Austin along the 360 Loop. The 227 acre preserve was created due to the indomitable efforts of a group of environmentalist women known as “Now or Never”. You can read more about their efforts here.

Tea Garden Waterfalls

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This waterfall is located in the Tea Gardens sections of Brackenridge Park in San Antonio.

San Antonio Riverwalk

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This man-made waterfall is located along the lovely Riverwalk in San Antonio. A great place to visit.

Bench Falls

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Bench Falls is located in Austin where lots of college kids hang out.

Window View Trail Waterfall

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One of the waterfalls located along the Window View Trail in Beg Bend National Park.

Bull Creek Falls

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Bull Creek Falls is series of small falls on Bull Creek in the Bull Creek District Park in northern Austin. The area is popular with sliders and swimmers when the weather is hot. The park is located on Lakewood Drive right off the 360 Loop.

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Pine Canyon Falls

Pine Canyon Falls drops some 200 feet in Pine Canyon in Big Bend National Park after a rainfall. Without rain this waterfall is dry which is typical of most of the waterfalls found in Big Bend and Guadalupe National Parks. Pine Canyon Falls is the terminus of the Pine Canyon Trail which is reportedly difficult to reach.

Fort Worth Water Gardens

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This man-made urban waterfall is in the over 4 acre water gardens located in downtown Fort Worth. The water falls 38 feet here top to bottom. In 2004 a child and 3 adults drowned in the bottom pool which resulted in renovation which lowered the bottom pool water level from 9 feet to 2 feet.