The 60 foot Gorman Falls is a light to medium flow cascade of Gorman Creek (a tributary of Texas' Colorado River). Gorman Falls is impressive for several reasons. The waterfall is just what most waterfall
aficionados are seeking, the associated lush vegetation is quite a rewarding eyeful and the rare travertine* formations are exquisite. Additionally, the many small travertine dams have formed quiet pools of clear water inhabited by quite a variety of aquatic life.
To protect the fragile environment of Gorman Falls, the area currently can only be visited through guided tours. Tours (weather permitting): Saturdays 10a and 2p; Sundays 10a only. No pets allowed on tours.
*The Vermont Marble, Granite, Slate & Soapstone Co. in Killington, Vermont maintains an excellent web site displaying various forms of travertine.
www.vermontmarbleandgranite.com
How to get there:
Gorman Falls is located in Colorado Bend State Park, a 5328.3-acre facility, situated west of Lampasas in San Saba and Lampasas counties.
From the intersection of US-281 and US-183 in Lampasas, follow FM-580 west to Bend (about 24 miles). Then follow the signs another 4 miles to the park entrance.
From San Saba, take US-190 to FM-580 (about 4 miles). Then follow the signs to Bend (13 miles). From Bend, follow the signs to the park entrance (4 miles, 2 of which are dirt road). The headquarters and main camping are 6 miles past the entrance (also on the dirt road). Please note that the access road is subject to flash floods) Also note that there are no gasoline stations in Bend.
For photos
of
Gorman Falls, see:
For more information:
Colorado Bend State Park
Box 118
Bend TX 76824
915/628-3240 or (toll-free) 800-792-1112
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Texas Parks & Wildlife
4200 Smith School Rd
Austin TX 78744
park.information@tpwd.state.tx.us
