Bell County, Texas
Waterfalls Near Belton, TX
Belton has 1 named waterfall within 30 miles, 1 of them inside 10 miles. Chalk Ridge Falls is the closest at 4.4 miles to the southwest. 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 Belton at a Glance
3 Waterfalls Near Belton, Ranked by Distance
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Chalk Ridge Falls
Chalk Ridge Falls is the closest named waterfall to Belton, 4.4 miles to the southwest in Bell County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near 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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The Falls
The Falls lies 35 miles east of Belton in Falls County, number 2 of 3 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Belton. Its own nearest town is Marlin.
- Rating
- 4.5 (50 Google reviews)
- Address
- Falls County, TX 76570 (GPS 31.2466, -96.9192)
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Post Oak Falls
Post Oak Falls lies 59 miles west of Belton in San Saba County, number 3 of 3 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Belton. 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
Where the Waterfalls Are
Belton 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 Belton: 1 to the east, 1 to the southwest, and 1 to the west. They are spread across Bell County (1), Falls County (1), and San Saba County (1). The average distance is 32.8 miles.
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Waterfalls Near Belton: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Belton, TX?
1 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Belton: 1 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Belton?
Chalk Ridge Falls in Bell County is the closest, about 4.4 miles southwest of Belton.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Belton?
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 The Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Belton in?
Bell County (1), Falls County (1), and San Saba County (1).
How does Belton compare with other Texas towns?
Belton ranks 15th of the 26 Texas towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.