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Pedernales Falls Campground

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Other than the youth group area, an equestrian group camp, and 2-mi.

hike-in primitive sites, Pedernales Falls Campground is your one and only choice! It's a quick 30 miles west of Austin. 69 sites sit in the center of the park, all equipped with a picnic table, water and 30-amp electric.

Sites 11-20 are close to a scenic overlook of Twin Falls, though all sites are pretty darn equidistant from all park activities!

Don't miss the parks, art galleries, and museums of nearby Johnson City, just 10 miles west of the park.

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65 ratings · 10 reviews

Michelle T.

November 20, 2018

The River is subject to flash flood.

Mark W.recommends

October 16, 2018

The falls are beautiful

Dillon S.recommends

May 9, 2017

Great water features. Lots of wild pigs.

Michelle F.

April 19, 2017

Pedernales is a lovely spot, any time of year. I have gone in summer as well as in the rainy season to see the waters raging. Its amazing to see the difference between a peaceful river and falls, to the power behind a few stormy days. We like to make our way to the main falls and wander around, there are plenty of pools to jump over and explore. Great place for kids!

Katie K.recommends

March 27, 2017

Sites can be close together, and this can be a party campground. Try to pick one away from other folks!

Sam G.recommends

March 3, 2017

Best bet for Austinites.

Kristen P.

September 1, 2016

We've gone hiking here over a dozen times as we used to live right down the road. It's dog friendly and many places for them to cool off and drink from the rivers, great swimming area lots of steal stairs but totally worth it! Wolf mountain is worth the hike too really beautiful and heavy wooded park. One of my favorite parks I hold close to my heart very family friendly! Adventure.Discover.Capture Instagram.com/adventurediscovercapture

Christy L.

February 19, 2016

I initially booked a reservation for the primitive campsite (no pets) but decided to bring my dog with me at the last minute. Fortunately they were able to accommodate me in the regular camp area. The campsites are spaced apart and there are two shower facilities. Since I went in the off-season (January), there weren't too many campers there, which was nice. As a solo female traveler I felt safe at all times. There are also several trails next to the campgrounds if you don't feel like jumping in your car to drive around the park.

Texas V.

January 22, 2015

Beautiful park with a diversity of trails, rivers and lagoons to explore. If you are visiting during the warmer months, be sure to watch out for snakes and carry a snake-bite kit if you have one. We've seen many Cottonmouth snakes hanging around the river near little coves.

Trek T.

January 19, 2015

Wolf Mountain Trail is nike hike. If you go be sure and swing by Jones Spring. It's officially "off limits" and you should view it from the tail unless you're feeling a little bold.

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Your guide to camping in Pedernales Falls Campground

Overview

Biking

Biking around the scenic hill country that is Pedernales Falls State Park, there are amazing trails for mountain biking of all levels. For the more adventurous cyclist, test your mountain biking skills on the new Juniper Ridge Trail. This 10-mile technical, single track trail provides plenty of obstacles for more advanced riders.

Fishing

Fishing on the river is common at Pedernales Falls State Park. There is no fishing pier, but set up anywhere on the shoreline! You will most commonly catch catfish, bass, sunfish and carp in the Pedernales River. Catfishing is abundant following a river rise.

Hiking

Hiking around Pedernales is absolutely beautiful. There are seven trails within the park that range from .4 miles to 9 miles long. Take the Twin Falls Nature Trail and stop at the scenic overlook over the falls. Or tackle the six-mile Wolf Mountain Trail. This challenging trail wraps around Tobacco and Wolf mountains and winds along the small canyons created by Mescal and Tobacco creeks. Along the way, cool your heels at Arrowhead Pool, where Bee Creek spills into stair-stepped pools.

Horseback riding

Bring your horse to explore 10 miles of rugged trail. The trail is very rocky with some steep slopes. Due to the conditions of the trail, riding experience is required, as well as shoes for the horses. There are water troughs at the trailer parking area and at the midway point of the trail.

Paddling

You can tube, canoe or kayak the river. Set up in at the swimming area or Trammell's Crossing Trail. For safety purposes, you are not allowed put-ins or take-outs in the Pedernales Falls area.

Climbing

There is rock climbing available on the Wolf Mountain Trail. The best spot is about a 20-minute hike in. Make sure you do not climb on the Twin Falls, as it's illegal and you will be fined.

Swimming

Swimming in the river is available year round! After a crazy storm, the rivers can flood so be aware of the strong currents. For safety, swimming is not allowed in the Pedernales Falls area.

Wildlife watching

Wildlife is typical in the Texas hill country. Along with a variety of plants and animals, there are more than 150 species of birds in the park, and about one-third of these are permanent residents. Birds seen throughout the year include ravens, vultures, herons, quail, doves, owls, roadrunners and wild turkeys, as well as rufous-crowned sparrows and western scrub jays. Make sure to look for local wildlife and plants at the bird blind and butterfly garden.