Gorman Falls
- Height
- 70 ft
- Hike
- 3 mi round trip
- Road
- Paved
Gorman Falls drops about 70 ft in San Saba County, Texas. Reaching it is a 3 mi hike round trip.
Closures and warnings
Self-guided hike to Gorman Falls is rough and rocky; entrance road can flood in heavy rain. Check park status before visiting. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 70 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | Spring-fed waterfall; TPWD lists a 70-foot Gorman Falls hike |
Access
| Hike | 3 mi round trip |
|---|---|
| Road | Paved |
| Road note | Entrance road can flood during heavy rains |
| Parking | Park at Colorado Bend State Park trailheads; day-use reservations recommended when the park is at capacity |
| When it fills | Park often reaches capacity in spring and summer |
| Fee | Adult day-use $5; child 12 and under free |
| Hours | Park open daily 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; headquarters 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. |
| Managed by | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Colorado Bend State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Showers | Yes |
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Note | Composting toilets near main camping; open-air rinse-off shower near campground |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Gorman Falls open?
Self-guided hike to Gorman Falls is rough and rocky; entrance road can flood in heavy rain. Check park status before visiting. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Park open daily 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; headquarters 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
How tall is Gorman Falls?
Gorman Falls drops about 70 ft.
How long is the hike to Gorman Falls?
It's a 3 mi hike round trip. The road in is paved. Entrance road can flood during heavy rains. Parking: Park at Colorado Bend State Park trailheads; day-use reservations recommended when the park is at capacity. Park often reaches capacity in spring and summer.
Is there a fee at Gorman Falls?
The fee is Adult day-use $5; child 12 and under free.
When is Gorman Falls flowing?
Spring-fed waterfall; TPWD lists a 70-foot Gorman Falls hike.
What facilities are at Gorman Falls?
Restrooms, showers, and drinking water. Composting toilets near main camping; open-air rinse-off shower near campground.
What are the rules at Gorman Falls?
Camping is allowed.
Nearby
Public land
Gorman Falls is inside Colorado Bend State Park .
Sources
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- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/colorado-bend (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, waterfall.heightFt / access.hikeDistanceMi, access.hikeDistanceBasis, access.fee, access.hours, access.roadNote / hazardNote / parkingPattern, access.amenities / rules.camping, waterfall.flowNote)
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