Texas may have towering mountains and rolling plains full of vibrant wildflowers, but we don’t have much in the way of natural waterfalls (aside from the breathtaking Gorman Falls, of course.) But that’s okay – we have plenty of man made falls to make up for it! Rest assured, you don’t need to go road tripping across the country to see water cascading down a series of rocks. You can stay right here in Texas and visit these nine waterfalls that, although artificial, are still amazingly beautiful. So next time you’re researching “waterfalls near me” in Texas, keep an eye out for these urban gems!
- Savannah Neighborhood Waterfall (Savannah)
Google Maps This 25 foot wide, 15 foot tall waterfall is part of the Savannah Neighborhood Pool and Water Park. While the pool isn’t available for public use, visitor parking is available outside the clubhouse and the falls can be viewed and photographed from there. Savannah Home Owners Association Clubhouse, 728 Savannah Blvd, Savannah, TX 76227, USA
- Fern Grotto Waterfall (San Antonio)
Flickr/Karen You’ll find this relaxing waterfall in the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. It’s about 15 feet tall and is the center of attention amidst a room full of beautiful fern trees. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA
- Fort Worth Zoo Waterfall (Forth Worth)
Flickr/afroswede Can you believe how realistic this looks? I can’t either. And even though you might not be able to get in it, the mere presence of water is a nice cooling element during a long, hot day at the Fort Worth Zoo. Definitely worth a visit! Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76110, USA
- Pioneer Park Waterfall (Dallas)
Flickr/mdesisto It may be hidden by all the greenery growing around it, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less beautiful. You’ll be awed once you get a clearer view of this 50-foot-wide, 15-foot-tall cascading stream. Pioneer Plaza, 1428 Young St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
- Downtown Aquarium (Houston)
Flickr/amyashcraft The front of the aquarium is literally a giant waterfall. How cool is that?! It stands tall and proud at 40 feet, and it’s truly a sight to see the next time you’re in the Houston area. You can barely tell where the water ends and the actual building starts! Downtown Aquarium, 410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
- Hemisfair Park (San Antonio)
Flickr/one2c900d The most popular attraction at this city park is most definitely its breathtaking man-made waterfall. The falls trickle down a series of intricately designed steps for a spectacle that will relax and excite you at the same time. Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
- Rainforest Cafe (Galveston)
Flickr/galvestonisland Did somebody say VOLCANOOOO? This restaurant is arguably the most popular on the island, and while the ferocious animals inside might not be real, but this amazing waterfall that flows from the top of the building all the way down certainly is. I’ve never even noticed it because my mind is always too preoccupied with thoughts of the delicious chocolate lava cake I’m about to eat. Rainforest Cafe, 5310 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551, USA
- Lucy Park (Wichita Falls)
Flickr/texasbackroads These falls are probably the most famous of the man-made category in Texas. The landmark was resurrected recently after washing away in a flood over a century ago as an effort to reinstate the city’s namesake. I’d say they did a pretty good job with this three-tiered, gorgeous landmark that can easily be seen from I-44 as you pass through the town. Lucy Park, 100 Sunset Dr, Wichita Falls, TX 76302, USA
- Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park (Houston)
Flickr/joevare I’ve definitely saved the best for last. This 60-foot tall semi-circle of roaring falls cascading down a series of steps is truly a spectacular sight. You can actually walk underneath the arches and stand in the middle of the semi-circle, surrounded by the white noise of rushing water. It’s located near the Williams Tower in the Uptown District of Houston. Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056, USA
Have you ever visited any of these waterfalls? If so, which one(s)? Tell us in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for a natural waterfall in Texas that’s surprisingly easy to access.
Google Maps
This 25 foot wide, 15 foot tall waterfall is part of the Savannah Neighborhood Pool and Water Park. While the pool isn’t available for public use, visitor parking is available outside the clubhouse and the falls can be viewed and photographed from there.
Savannah Home Owners Association Clubhouse, 728 Savannah Blvd, Savannah, TX 76227, USA
Flickr/Karen
You’ll find this relaxing waterfall in the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. It’s about 15 feet tall and is the center of attention amidst a room full of beautiful fern trees.
San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA
Flickr/afroswede
Can you believe how realistic this looks? I can’t either. And even though you might not be able to get in it, the mere presence of water is a nice cooling element during a long, hot day at the Fort Worth Zoo. Definitely worth a visit!
Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76110, USA
Flickr/mdesisto
It may be hidden by all the greenery growing around it, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less beautiful. You’ll be awed once you get a clearer view of this 50-foot-wide, 15-foot-tall cascading stream.
Pioneer Plaza, 1428 Young St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
Flickr/amyashcraft
The front of the aquarium is literally a giant waterfall. How cool is that?! It stands tall and proud at 40 feet, and it’s truly a sight to see the next time you’re in the Houston area. You can barely tell where the water ends and the actual building starts!
Downtown Aquarium, 410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Flickr/one2c900d
The most popular attraction at this city park is most definitely its breathtaking man-made waterfall. The falls trickle down a series of intricately designed steps for a spectacle that will relax and excite you at the same time.
Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
Flickr/galvestonisland
Did somebody say VOLCANOOOO? This restaurant is arguably the most popular on the island, and while the ferocious animals inside might not be real, but this amazing waterfall that flows from the top of the building all the way down certainly is. I’ve never even noticed it because my mind is always too preoccupied with thoughts of the delicious chocolate lava cake I’m about to eat.
Rainforest Cafe, 5310 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551, USA
Flickr/texasbackroads
These falls are probably the most famous of the man-made category in Texas. The landmark was resurrected recently after washing away in a flood over a century ago as an effort to reinstate the city’s namesake. I’d say they did a pretty good job with this three-tiered, gorgeous landmark that can easily be seen from I-44 as you pass through the town.
Lucy Park, 100 Sunset Dr, Wichita Falls, TX 76302, USA
Flickr/joevare
I’ve definitely saved the best for last. This 60-foot tall semi-circle of roaring falls cascading down a series of steps is truly a spectacular sight. You can actually walk underneath the arches and stand in the middle of the semi-circle, surrounded by the white noise of rushing water. It’s located near the Williams Tower in the Uptown District of Houston.
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056, USA
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Waterfalls Near Me April 05, 2022 Katie Lawrence What are some of the best waterfall hikes in Texas? One of our favorite waterfall hikes in Texas would have to be the Gorman Falls Trail at Colorado Bend State Park. It’s fairly quick, at only three miles round-trip, and the 80-foot-tall waterfall will make you feel like you’re in a tropical rainforest. We’re also big fans of the Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls Via Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail. It’s also only three miles long, and you can swim at the base of the falls! Where can I find hiking trails with waterfalls in Texas? Many of Texas’ state, national, and even city parks feature hiking trails with waterfalls, so you never have to look long or hard. From Pedernales Falls State Park to Hamilton Pool Preserve to Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park in Houston, there are waterfall hikes around every corner in the Lone Star State. Are there any waterfalls near me in Texas? Texas is so chock-full of gorgeous waterfalls, it’s safe to say there’s probably one right in your backyard. If you live in West Texas, Cattail Falls is a surprisingly easy to reach waterfall in Big Bend National Park. North Texas boasts Tonkawa Falls, a family-friendly swimming hole in Waco. In East Texas, Boykin Springs Recreation Area boasts a lovely waterfall tucked away in the Angelina National Forest. Finally, the Hill Country region has far too many waterfalls to name, so get out there and start exploring!
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Waterfalls Near Me
April 05, 2022
Katie Lawrence
What are some of the best waterfall hikes in Texas? One of our favorite waterfall hikes in Texas would have to be the Gorman Falls Trail at Colorado Bend State Park. It’s fairly quick, at only three miles round-trip, and the 80-foot-tall waterfall will make you feel like you’re in a tropical rainforest. We’re also big fans of the Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls Via Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail. It’s also only three miles long, and you can swim at the base of the falls! Where can I find hiking trails with waterfalls in Texas? Many of Texas’ state, national, and even city parks feature hiking trails with waterfalls, so you never have to look long or hard. From Pedernales Falls State Park to Hamilton Pool Preserve to Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park in Houston, there are waterfall hikes around every corner in the Lone Star State. Are there any waterfalls near me in Texas? Texas is so chock-full of gorgeous waterfalls, it’s safe to say there’s probably one right in your backyard. If you live in West Texas, Cattail Falls is a surprisingly easy to reach waterfall in Big Bend National Park. North Texas boasts Tonkawa Falls, a family-friendly swimming hole in Waco. In East Texas, Boykin Springs Recreation Area boasts a lovely waterfall tucked away in the Angelina National Forest. Finally, the Hill Country region has far too many waterfalls to name, so get out there and start exploring!
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The OIYS Visitor Center
One of our favorite waterfall hikes in Texas would have to be the Gorman Falls Trail at Colorado Bend State Park. It’s fairly quick, at only three miles round-trip, and the 80-foot-tall waterfall will make you feel like you’re in a tropical rainforest. We’re also big fans of the Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls Via Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail. It’s also only three miles long, and you can swim at the base of the falls!
Where can I find hiking trails with waterfalls in Texas?
Many of Texas’ state, national, and even city parks feature hiking trails with waterfalls, so you never have to look long or hard. From Pedernales Falls State Park to Hamilton Pool Preserve to Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park in Houston, there are waterfall hikes around every corner in the Lone Star State.
Are there any waterfalls near me in Texas?
Texas is so chock-full of gorgeous waterfalls, it’s safe to say there’s probably one right in your backyard. If you live in West Texas, Cattail Falls is a surprisingly easy to reach waterfall in Big Bend National Park. North Texas boasts Tonkawa Falls, a family-friendly swimming hole in Waco. In East Texas, Boykin Springs Recreation Area boasts a lovely waterfall tucked away in the Angelina National Forest. Finally, the Hill Country region has far too many waterfalls to name, so get out there and start exploring!
