Colorado Bend State Park
Colorado River Wilderness
Spend a weekend exploring the unspoiled wilderness of Colorado Bend. We’re two hours northwest of Austin.
Things to Do
Marvel at the beauty of Gorman Falls, cool off in Spicewood Springs, fish or paddle the river, take a cave tour, and test your limits on 35 miles of hike and bike trails.
Get more information about what you can do here on our Park Activities page.
Camping
Colorado Bend offers back-to-nature camping. Choose from drive-up sites, walk-in tent sites or primitive hike-in sites. The drive-up and hike-in sites have water in the area, but no hookups. Composting toilets are near the main camping area and at one trailhead. An open-air, rinse-off shower is near the campground.
Reserve one of our group camps for your next family trip.
Wild Cave Tours
Book a cave tour to explore the world underneath the park!
Gorman Falls Hike
Take a self-guided tour to this 70-foot spring-fed waterfall. Come prepared for a 3-mile round trip hike over rough and rocky terrain.
Get Involved
Volunteers help with events, maintenance and protecting natural areas of the park. Visit our Volunteer page to learn more.
Join Friends of Colorado Bend State Park.
Support state parks by donating to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation.
Ranger Programs
We offer programs both above and below ground! Check our Events page for the schedule.
Kids
Become a Junior Ranger!
- Borrow an Explorer Pack, loaded with tools for exploring the park.
- Pick up a free Junior Ranger Activity Journal | PDF at headquarters. Complete tasks to earn a badge.
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