Lampasas County, Texas
Waterfalls Near Lampasas, TX
There are 2 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Lampasas. Post Oak Falls is the closest at 17 miles to the west. Chalk Ridge Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.6 stars from 38 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Lampasas at a Glance
4 Waterfalls Near Lampasas, Ranked by Distance
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Post Oak Falls
Post Oak Falls is the closest named waterfall to Lampasas, 17 miles to the west in San Saba County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near 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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Gorman Falls
Gorman Falls lies 18 miles west of Lampasas in San Saba County, number 2 of 4 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Lampasas. 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
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Chalk Ridge Falls
Chalk Ridge Falls lies 39 miles east of Lampasas in Bell County, number 3 of 4 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Lampasas. Its own nearest town is Belton.
- Rating
- 4.6 (38 Google reviews)
- Address
- Bell County, TX 76571 (GPS 31.0177, -97.5248)
- Known for
- easy to find, kids, well, park, caves
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Pedernales Falls
Pedernales Falls lies 50 miles south of Lampasas in Blanco County, number 4 of 4 by distance. 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)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Lampasas 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 Lampasas: 2 to the west, 1 to the east, and 1 to the south. They are spread across San Saba County (2), Bell County (1), and Blanco County (1). The average distance is 31.0 miles.
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Waterfalls Near Lampasas: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Lampasas, TX?
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Lampasas: 0 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Lampasas?
Post Oak Falls in San Saba County is the closest, about 17 miles west of Lampasas.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Lampasas?
Chalk Ridge Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.6 stars from 38 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Gorman Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Lampasas in?
San Saba County (2), Bell County (1), and Blanco County (1).
How does Lampasas compare with other Texas towns?
Lampasas ranks 13th of the 26 Texas towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.