Blanco County, Texas
Waterfalls Near Johnson City, TX
4 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Johnson City. The nearest is Pedernales Falls, 10 miles northeast of town. Edge Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (3.6 stars from 25 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Johnson City at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Johnson City, Ranked by Distance
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Pedernales Falls
Pedernales Falls is the closest named waterfall to Johnson City, 10 miles to the northeast in Blanco County. Multiple cascades flowing over rocky limestone, with natural swimming ponds & a rich birdlife.
- Rating
- 4.6 (0 Google reviews)
- Address
- Blanco County, TX 78636 (GPS 30.3396, -98.2547)
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Edge Falls
Edge Falls lies 26 miles south of Johnson City in Kendall County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Johnson City. Its own nearest town is Bulverde.
- Rating
- 3.6 (25 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kendall County, TX 78027 (GPS 29.9138, -98.5064)
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Rust Falls
Rust Falls lies 27 miles south of Johnson City in Comal County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson City. Its own nearest town is Canyon Lake.
- Rating
- 4.0 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Canyon Lake, TX 78070
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Roos Falls
Roos Falls lies 28 miles west of Johnson City in Gillespie County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson City. Its own nearest town is Fredericksburg.
- Rating
- 1.7 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Gillespie County, TX 78624 (GPS 30.3413, -98.8703)
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Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls lies 32 miles southeast of Johnson City in Comal County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson City. Its own nearest town is Canyon Lake.
- Rating
- 3.9 (12 Google reviews)
- Address
- Canyon Lake, TX 78133
- Known for
- river
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Barber Falls
Barber Falls lies 35 miles southeast of Johnson City in Hays County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson City. Its own nearest town is Buda.
- Rating
- 3.5 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hays County, TX 78610 (GPS 30.0698, -97.8828)
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Slumber Falls
Slumber Falls lies 40 miles southeast of Johnson City in Comal County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson City. Its own nearest town is New Braunfels.
- Rating
- 4.4 (18 Google reviews)
- Address
- Comal County, TX 78132 (GPS 29.7555, -98.1389)
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Lower McKinney Falls
Lower McKinney Falls lies 42 miles east of Johnson City in Bluff Springs County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Johnson City. Its own nearest town is Austin.
- Rating
- 4.4 (30 Google reviews)
- Address
- Austin, TX 78744
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Dittmar Falls
Dittmar Falls lies 48 miles southeast of Johnson City in Guadalupe County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson City. Its own nearest town is Lake Dunlap.
- Rating
- 3.7 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Guadalupe County, TX 78130 (GPS 29.6533, -98.0645)
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Post Oak Falls
Post Oak Falls lies 50 miles north of Johnson City in San Saba County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson City. Its own nearest town is Lampasas.
- Rating
- 5.0 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Saba County, TX 76877 (GPS 31.0056, -98.4593)
- Known for
- kayak rental, park
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The Falls
The Falls lies 54 miles west of Johnson City in Kimble County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Johnson City. Its own nearest town is Harper.
- Rating
- 1.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kimble County, TX 78631 (GPS 30.4083, -99.3065)
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Gorman Falls
Gorman Falls lies 54 miles north of Johnson City in San Saba County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Johnson City. With a 200 foot elevation gain, this scenic hike with a 70 ft. waterfall is 3 miles round trip.
- Rating
- 4.5 (121 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Saba County, TX 76853 (GPS 31.0582, -98.4823)
- Known for
- rocky trail, steep section, challenging hike, rugged trail, rocks
Where the Waterfalls Are
Johnson City sits in or near the Hill Country and Balcones Escarpment area of Texas. The limestone hills west of Austin and San Antonio hold the largest share of Texas falls. Gorman Falls in Colorado Bend State Park, San Saba County, drops about 70 feet over a living travertine wall and is reached by a hike of roughly three miles round trip. Lower McKinney Falls, in McKinney Falls State Park on the edge of Austin, spills over limestone ledges on Onion Creek. Chalk Ridge Falls near Belton, Slumber Falls and Horseshoe Falls in Comal County, and Edge Falls in Kendall County are smaller, spring- and rain-fed falls in the region's characteristic green river valleys. Read the Texas waterfall guide.
By direction from Johnson City: 2 to the south, 1 to the northeast, and 1 to the west. They are spread across Blanco County (1), Kendall County (1), Comal County (1), and Gillespie County (1). The average distance is 22.7 miles.
By Distance
10 to 20 miles of Johnson City
Pedernales Falls (10 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Johnson City
Edge Falls (26 mi), Rust Falls (27 mi), Roos Falls (28 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Johnson City: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Johnson City, TX?
4 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Johnson City: 0 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 3 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Johnson City?
Pedernales Falls in Blanco County is the closest, about 10 miles northeast of Johnson City.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Johnson City?
Edge Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 3.6 stars from 25 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Johnson City in?
Blanco County (1), Kendall County (1), Comal County (1), and Gillespie County (1).
How does Johnson City compare with other Texas towns?
Johnson City ranks 7th of the 26 Texas towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.