Pedernales Falls State Park

Pedernales Falls is one of the best kept secrets within an hour of Austin — though it's getting harder to call it a secret. The namesake falls are a series of stepped limestone ledges where the Pedernales River tumbles over tilted rock layers, creating natural pools perfect for wading and swimming. The camping area sits up on a bluff above the river valley with solid shade from live oaks and junipers. Great bird watching territory too — over 150 species have been spotted here.

69 campsites|Hill Country|50 min from Austin|$6/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Water + Electric

$20/night

Oak Flat Loop · Sites 1-29 · 29 sites

Water, 20/30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water + Electric

$20/night

Juniper Ridge Loop · Sites 30-48 · 19 sites

Water, 20/30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$15/night

Bluff View Loop · Sites 49-59 · 11 sites

WaterTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$12/night

Primitive Loop · Sites 60-69 · 10 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Pedernales Falls State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 30-48 (Juniper Ridge) — water + electric, close to restrooms and trailhead

For Privacy:Sites 60-69 (Primitive area) — walk-in tent sites with the most space between neighbors

For RVs:Sites 1-29 (Oak Flat) — water + electric, some pull-through sites for larger rigs

For Couples:Sites 49-59 (Bluff View) — smaller loop, shaded, quieter feel

When to Go

March through October. Weekends fill up 3-5 months in advance, especially during wildflower season (March–April). The falls area can close after heavy rain due to flash flood danger.

Tips

→Check water conditions before going — the swimming area closes when the river is too high or too low
→Flash floods are a real danger here. If you hear thunder, get away from the river immediately
→The trail from the campground to the falls is about 1 mile — wear decent shoes on the rocky limestone
→Golden-cheeked warbler season is March through June — bring binoculars
→The park entrance is off a winding Hill Country road — it's pretty, but give yourself time

Highlights

Pedernales Falls — dramatic tiered limestone waterfallSwimming hole below the falls (when water levels allow)19.8 miles of trails for hiking and mountain bikingExcellent bird watching — golden-cheeked warblers nest here in springTubing the Pedernales RiverUnder an hour from downtown Austin

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