Pedernales Falls State Park
Hill Country park with dramatic limestone river falls, hiking, wildlife, and scenic photography about 1.5 hours from SA.
Pedernales Falls State Park is a Hill Country park about 1.5 hours from San Antonio where the Pedernales River cascades over massive limestone formations. Families can hike scenic trails, observe wildlife, take photographs, and wade in calm river areas. Note: Swimming is NOT allowed in the Falls area due to dangerous currents. Camping available. Popular for day trips and weekend getaways. Bring plenty of water and be prepared for rugged terrain.
Pedernales Falls State Park at a glance
- Type
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Address
- 2585 Park Rd 6026, Johnson City, TX 78636
- Hours
- Open daily 6 AM - 10 PM. Swimming area requires strenuous hike — not stroller accessible. Flash flooding possible.
- Price
- $. Day use $2-8/person (13+). Under 12 free. Camping extra. Reserve at reserve.tpwd.texas.gov.
- Ages
- All ages
- Phone
- (830) 868-7304
- Website
- tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks
Nearby places
- Huebner Creek Park: 0.4 mi away
- Marshall High School: 0.8 mi away
- Spurs Sports Academy: 1.0 mi away
- Safari Champ: 1.0 mi away
- Leon Valley Pool (Forest Oaks): 1.6 mi away
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- OP Schnabel Park
- Leon Creek Greenway Playground: West Side greenway trail with playgrounds, paved bike paths along Leon Creek, great
- Raymond Rimkus Park: Far West Side park with sports fields, playground, trails, and open space, popular
- Raymond Rimkus Park Playground: Playground at Rimkus Park with swings, slides, and climbing for younger kids, near sports
- Denman Estate Park: Beautiful former estate park with mature trees, stone cottage, walking trails
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