San Saba County, Texas
Waterfalls Near San Saba, TX
San Saba has 2 named waterfalls within 30 miles. Gorman Falls is the closest at 17 miles to the southeast. Gorman Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.5 stars from 121 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near San Saba at a Glance
3 Waterfalls Near San Saba, Ranked by Distance
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Gorman Falls
Gorman Falls is the closest named waterfall to San Saba, 17 miles to the southeast in San Saba County. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near San Saba. 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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Post Oak Falls
Post Oak Falls lies 20 miles southeast of San Saba in San Saba County, number 2 of 3 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near San Saba. 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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Roos Falls
Roos Falls lies 60 miles south of San Saba in Gillespie County, number 3 of 3 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near San Saba. Its own nearest town is Fredericksburg.
- Rating
- 1.7 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Gillespie County, TX 78624 (GPS 30.3413, -98.8703)
Where the Waterfalls Are
San Saba 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 San Saba: 2 to the southeast and 1 to the south. They are spread across San Saba County (2) and Gillespie County (1). The average distance is 32.3 miles.
By Distance
10 to 20 miles of San Saba
Gorman Falls (17 mi)
20 to 30 miles of San Saba
Post Oak Falls (20 mi)
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Waterfalls Near San Saba: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near San Saba, TX?
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of San Saba: 0 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to San Saba?
Gorman Falls in San Saba County is the closest, about 17 miles southeast of San Saba.
What is the best-rated waterfall near San Saba?
Gorman Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.5 stars from 121 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near San Saba in?
San Saba County (2) and Gillespie County (1).
How does San Saba compare with other Texas towns?
San Saba ranks 14th of the 26 Texas towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.