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Treat it as a substantial visit rather than a quick photo stop, and select walks for your group’s mobility and the day’s conditions.\n\nThe park often reaches capacity, so reserve day entry. Swimming and wading are prohibited in the falls area, flash flooding can develop quickly and trails may close in poor weather. The swimming area is elsewhere and requires a strenuous approach with steep rock steps.\n\n![Pedernales Falls State Park, Austin]()\n\nActive & outdoor breaks **Pedernales Falls State Park** Austin\n\nIn pictures\n\n### The full gallery.\n\n02 / The essentials\n\n### Pedernales Falls State Park: visit essentials\n\n1. 01\n\n Day-use reservation strongly recommended\n2. 02\n\n No swimming at the falls\n3. 03\n\n Flash-flood risk\n\n04 / Before you go\n\n### Plan your visit\n\nReserve a Hill Country walking day with flash-flood and swimming limits understood.\n\n#### Cost\n\n$6 age 13+\n\nDay entry is $6 for visitors aged 13 and over; children aged 12 and under enter free. Reserve the correct day-use product.\n\n#### When to visit\n\nOpen daily; office 08:00–16:30. Gates are closed 22:00–08:00. Check alerts and trail closures before departure.\n\nAllow 3–4 hours, plus the Hill Country road journey\n\n#### Getting there\n\nPedernales Falls State Park\n\n2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX 78636\n\nUse the official Park Road 6026 address and the approach issued with the reservation. The pin identifies the state park, not the falls overlook or swimming area.\n\n[Get directions]()\n\n#### Plan your visit\n\nReserve a day-use pass before travel. Entry can close when capacity is reached, and a booking does not override weather closures.\n\n[Check visiting and booking details]()\n\n#### Plan your return\n\nLeave before fatigue or weather makes the regional drive difficult. Keep an indoor Johnson City alternative ready and arrange the full Austin return in advance.\n\n05 / Where it is\n\n### Find it\nand what’s nearby.\n\nExplore around Pedernales Falls State Park\n\n The map will load when you reach it.\n\nContinue exploring / Austin\n\n### More things to do\n*in Austin*\n\nExplore Austin activities, sights and places to eat. 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