Waterfalls near Austin, TX
15 waterfalls within 75 miles · 15 with detail pages · 11 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Austin, sorted by how far they are. Distances are straight-line; drive times assume average highway-plus-local routes (typically 30% longer than the straight-line miles). For trip planning, treat them as a starting point and verify the actual route in Google Maps.
Always check current access, parking, and seasonal closures with the relevant land manager — state parks, the National Park Service, or the local ranger district — before heading out. Several of these falls are seasonal and may run dry in mid-to-late summer.
Closest waterfalls to Austin
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Austin
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls | — | 4 mi | ~10 min |
| Sculpture Falls | — | 5 mi | ~10 min |
| Hill of Life Falls | — | 5 mi | ~10 min |
| Lower McKinney Falls | — | 6 mi | ~10 min |
| Upper McKinney Falls | — | 6 mi | ~10 min |
| Lower Bull Creek Falls | — | 7 mi | ~15 min |
| Middle Bull Creek Falls | — | 8 mi | ~15 min |
| Link Falls | — | 8 mi | ~15 min |
| Hidden Falls | — | 8 mi | ~15 min |
| Small Falls | — | 10 mi | ~15 min |
| Barber Falls | — | 16 mi | ~30 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Falls | — | 31 mi | ~55 min |
50–75 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Ridge Falls | — | 54 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Post Oak Falls | — | 66 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Gorman Falls | 69 ft | 70 mi | ~2.0 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
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