Waterfalls in Texas
We list 22 named waterfalls in Texas, with the most near Jollyville (3), Crosbyton (2) and Lost Creek (2). The highest drop we have on record is Capote Falls at about 190 feet.
Near Jollyville 3
- Hidden Falls Directions
- Link Falls Directions
- Middle Bull Creek Falls Directions
Near Crosbyton 2
- 20 foot falls seasonal Directions
- Silver Falls Directions
Near Lost Creek 2
- Hill of Life Falls trailhead 0.5 mi Directions
- Small Falls Directions
Near Onion Creek 2
- Lower McKinney Falls trailhead 0.1 mi Directions
- Upper McKinney Falls Directions
Near Rollingwood 2
- Sculpture Falls trailhead 0.9 mi Directions
- Twin Falls trailhead 0.4 mi Directions
Near Marfa 1
- Capote Falls 190 ft Directions
Near Lindale 1
- CCC Rock Dam Directions
Near Cienegas Terrace 1
- Dolan Falls Directions
Near San Saba 1
- Gorman Falls 69 ft Directions
Near Silverton 1
- Lingos Falls Directions
Near West Lake Hills 1
- Lower Bull Creek Falls Directions
Near Allen 1
- Muddy Creek Directions
Near Canyon 1
- River Falls Directions
Near Fredericksburg 1
- Roos Falls Directions
Near Stephenville 1
- Stephenville Club Lake Waterfalls Directions
Near Wichita Falls 1
- Wichita Falls Directions
Source: OpenStreetMap. Seasonal road closures in Texas can block access to some trailheads. 20 smaller or less documented falls are listed with directions only.
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Waterfalls in other states
Frequently asked questions
Which areas of Texas have the most waterfalls?
The most waterfalls in our data are near Jollyville (3), Crosbyton (2) and Lost Creek (2). Among the tallest are Capote Falls (190 ft) and Gorman Falls (69 ft).
What is the tallest waterfall in Texas?
Of the waterfalls with a mapped height, Capote Falls near Marfa is the tallest at about 190 feet. Not every fall has a measured height on the map, so taller ones may be missing.
Do waterfalls in Texas run all year?
1 of the 22 are marked as seasonal or intermittent, so they may be dry in late summer. A dry summer in Texas can turn smaller falls into a trickle.