Dolan Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A 2-tier waterfall on Devils River.
The details
- Tiers
- 2 drops
- Watercourse
- Devils River
- Coordinates
- 29.88451, -100.99371
About Dolan Falls
Dolan Falls is a 10-foot waterfall in Texas, on Devils River. The water falls in 2 distinct tiers.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Dolan Falls 5.9/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
What you'll find
The Devils River folding over a limestone shelf in the clearest water in Texas — spring-fed, year-round, Class IV. The surrounding land is a closed Nature Conservancy preserve; the river is public, and the only way in is a permitted 16-mile paddle.
Getting there
- Trailhead
- Devils River paddle access, Baker's Crossing
- Parking
- At the put-in, per TPWD permit
- Road
- Paved to Baker's Crossing
- Heads up
- TPWD Devils River Access Permit: $10/person, 12 day-use and 12 overnight slots per day, bookable five months out. TPWD says portage the falls; the rocks agree.
When to go
Spring and fall. Summer heat on this river is a safety problem, not a comfort problem.
Rules & fees
- Fee / pass
- $10/person river access permit
- Dogs
- No
- Camping
- Designated paddler campsites by permit
- Warnings
- Class IV drop — injuries and wrapped boats are routine for those who run it instead of portaging. No land approach exists: the banks are preserve or private.
Researched from The Nature Conservancy — Dolan Falls Preserve · TPWD — Devils River access permits. Conditions change — verify before you drive. Been to Dolan Falls recently? Post a conditions report below.
Where it is
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Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Dolan Falls?
Dolan Falls drops about 10 feet across 2 tiers, in Texas.
Where is Dolan Falls?
Dolan Falls is a waterfall in Texas, at 29.88451, -100.99371.
Is Dolan Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 5.9/10.
Gear for the trip
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