Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0Gorman Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A 2-tier waterfall on Gorman Creek.
The details
- Tiers
- 2 drops
- Watercourse
- Gorman Creek
- Coordinates
- 31.05841, -98.48181
About Gorman Falls
Gorman Falls is a 65-foot waterfall in Texas, on Gorman Creek. 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 Gorman Falls 7.3/10 — worth the drive. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
What you'll find
Seventy feet of spring-fed travertine dripping through ferns in Hill Country limestone — Texas's most alive waterfall, literally growing its own rock. Three rough miles and a cable-assisted scramble keep the crowds honest.
Getting there
- Trailhead
- Gorman Falls trailhead, Colorado Bend State Park, Bend
- Parking
- Trailhead lot
- Road
- Six miles of park gravel; the entrance road can flood — call the park after rain
- Hike
- 3 mi round trip (moderate, with a steep cable-rail descent at the end)
- Heads up
- Day-use reservations strongly recommended — the park hits capacity most weekends.
When to go
Spring for wildflowers and a full seep; the falls itself runs year-round because springs, not rain, feed it.
Rules & fees
- Fee / pass
- $5/adult day-use
- Dogs
- Leashed; the cable descent is no place for them
- Hours
- 6am–10pm
- Camping
- Park campgrounds by reservation
- Warnings
- The travertine is fragile and lethally slick — viewing area only at the base, and never climb the formation.
Researched from TPWD — Colorado Bend State Park · Wikipedia — Colorado Bend State Park. Conditions change — verify before you drive. Been to Gorman Falls recently? Post a conditions report below.
Where it is
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 Gorman Falls?
Gorman Falls drops about 65 feet across 2 tiers, in Texas.
Where is Gorman Falls?
Gorman Falls is a waterfall in Texas, at 31.05841, -98.48181.
Is Gorman Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7.3/10.
Gear for the trip
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