Gillespie County, Texas
Waterfalls Near Fredericksburg, TX
There are 2 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Fredericksburg, 1 of them inside 10 miles. Roos Falls is the closest at 4.6 miles to the north. Gorman Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.5 stars from 121 Google reviews). Most of the falls are southeast of Fredericksburg.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Fredericksburg at a Glance
9 Waterfalls Near Fredericksburg, Ranked by Distance
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Roos Falls
Roos Falls is the closest named waterfall to Fredericksburg, 4.6 miles to the north in Gillespie County. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Fredericksburg.
- Rating
- 1.7 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Gillespie County, TX 78624 (GPS 30.3413, -98.8703)
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The Falls
The Falls lies 27 miles west of Fredericksburg in Kimble County, number 2 of 9 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Fredericksburg. Its own nearest town is Harper.
- Rating
- 1.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kimble County, TX 78631 (GPS 30.4083, -99.3065)
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Edge Falls
Edge Falls lies 33 miles southeast of Fredericksburg in Kendall County, number 3 of 9 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Fredericksburg. Its own nearest town is Bulverde.
- Rating
- 3.6 (25 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kendall County, TX 78027 (GPS 29.9138, -98.5064)
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Pedernales Falls
Pedernales Falls lies 37 miles east of Fredericksburg in Blanco County, number 4 of 9 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)
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Rust Falls
Rust Falls lies 40 miles southeast of Fredericksburg in Comal County, number 5 of 9 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Fredericksburg. Its own nearest town is Canyon Lake.
- Rating
- 4.0 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Canyon Lake, TX 78070
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Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls lies 50 miles southeast of Fredericksburg in Comal County, number 6 of 9 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Fredericksburg. Its own nearest town is Canyon Lake.
- Rating
- 3.9 (12 Google reviews)
- Address
- Canyon Lake, TX 78133
- Known for
- river
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Post Oak Falls
Post Oak Falls lies 56 miles northeast of Fredericksburg in San Saba County, number 7 of 9 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Fredericksburg. 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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Slumber Falls
Slumber Falls lies 57 miles southeast of Fredericksburg in Comal County, number 8 of 9 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Fredericksburg. Its own nearest town is New Braunfels.
- Rating
- 4.4 (18 Google reviews)
- Address
- Comal County, TX 78132 (GPS 29.7555, -98.1389)
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Gorman Falls
Gorman Falls lies 59 miles northeast of Fredericksburg in San Saba County, number 9 of 9 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Fredericksburg. 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
Where the Waterfalls Are
Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg: 4 to the southeast, 2 to the northeast, 1 to the north, 1 to the east, and 1 to the west. They are spread across Comal County (3), San Saba County (2), Gillespie County (1), Kimble County (1), Kendall County (1), and Blanco County (1). The average distance is 40.5 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Fredericksburg
Roos Falls (4.6 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Fredericksburg
The Falls (27 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Fredericksburg: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Fredericksburg, TX?
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Fredericksburg: 1 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Fredericksburg?
Roos Falls in Gillespie County is the closest, about 4.6 miles north of Fredericksburg.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Fredericksburg?
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 Fredericksburg in?
Comal County (3), San Saba County (2), Gillespie County (1), Kimble County (1), and Kendall County (1).
How does Fredericksburg compare with other Texas towns?
Fredericksburg ranks 11th of the 26 Texas towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.