Waterfall

Pedernales Falls State Park

Johnson City, Texas

Layered limestone ledges where the Pedernales River steps down in low water.

Price
Day-use fee per adult
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
3 hours
Pedernales Falls State Park
Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0

The river runs over wide, tilted limestone slabs that make a great place to sit and watch the water. Swimming is not allowed near the falls for safety, but a separate swim area is upstream. Flash floods are real here, so check the weather first.

Good to know

  • Do not enter the river near the falls
  • Leave if the sky darkens upstream
  • Camping available in the park
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

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