I absolutely enjoyed this State Park! I haven't been outside as much as I would like to and this was so refreshing for me. Colorado Bend State Park has so much to offer and the scenic views are incredible. I hiked the Spicewood Springs Creek Trail and stopped at the River & scenic Overlook.
Know Before You Go
Daily Pass:
Adults are $5.00
Child 12 years and under are free
Camping:
Primitive Campsites (Drive-up) $15 Nightly
People per Site: 8
Number of Sites: 15
Primitive Campsites (Walk-in) $13 Nightly
People per Site: 8
Number of Sites: 28
Group Camp (River Area) $75 Nightly
People per Site: 48
Climate
January average is 46 degrees. July average is 86 degrees. First freeze occurs late November. Last freeze occurs early March.
Busy Season
Spring and summer
Hours
Open daily, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Trails
SPICEWOOD SPRINGS CREEK
The inviting area of pools and waterfalls is a great place to cool off in the clear, spring-fed waters. Swim at your own risk, and help us protect this area by Leaving No Trace.
SCENIC OVERLOOK
Situated in the uplands, this overlook provides views of the Colorado River canyon and Post Oak Falls. It's also the spot in the park with the most reliable cell phone reception.
DOGLEG CANYON VIEW
Enjoy this hidden canyon that feeds the Colorado River. Cliff walls and interesting rock outcroppings make this a unique destination. Include this stop in a hike to Gorman Falls. TINAJA 31.0501° -98.4975° This bedrock depression, carved by springs and seeps, is an important ecological feature as it supports unique plant communities and wildlife.
GORMAN SPRING
Subterranean waters from miles of contributing drainage are forced to the surface, feeding Gorman Creek and providing the mineral compounds that have built Gorman Falls. Living within the creek is one of the purest strains of our state fish, the Guadalupe bass.
GORMAN FALLS
Rising 65 feet above the river, Gorman Falls is a unique geologic formation that supports a sensitive ecosystem. The mineral-rich spring water deposits layers of calcite, slowly building formations called travertine. Protect this very fragile area by viewing it from a distance.
RIVER OVERLOOK
You can see for miles at this overlook which sits more than 200 feet above the Colorado River. Look for Gorman Falls to the south.
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