The Flat River's Pedernales Falls is a cascade with a 50 foot drop extending a little over a half mile. It can be viewed from a scenic overlook at the north end of Pedernales Falls State Park.
To reach the overlook, follow the entrance road to the patking area - located next to the restrooms on a loop-back. Follow the well-worn footpath downhill to the overlook. There are some stone steps from the overlook down to the Flat River but, remember, you have to climb back up.
How to get there:
From I-35 in Austin:
Take exit 230-B and head west out of Austin on US-290 to FM-3232 (about 32 miles). Turn right (north) and follow FM-3232 to Pedernales Falls State Park (about 6 miles).
From I-10 coming from El Paso:
Take exit 477 and head east on US-290 through Fredericksburg and Johnson City to FM-3232 (about 86 miles). Turn left (north) and follow FM-3232 to Pedernales Falls State Park (about 6 miles).
From San Antonio International Airport:
Take exit 21-A of I-410 and head north on US-281 to the intersection of US-290 (about 49 miles). Turn right (east) and follow US-290 to FM-3232 (about 10 miles). Turn left (north) and follow FM-3232 to Pedernales Falls State Park (about 6 miles).
For photos
of Pedernales
Falls, see:
For more information:
Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Road 6026
Johnson City TX 78636
830-868-7304
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Texas Parks & Wildlife
4200 Smith School Rd
Austin TX 78744
park.information@tpwd.state.tx.us
