Outbound Collective logo
  • United States
  • Texas
  • Marble Falls
  • Marble Falls, Texas

    Top Spots in and near Marble Falls

    • Marble Falls, Texas

      Camp at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area

      6 mi / 80 ft gain
      After turning off Highway 1431 you'll drive through a little quiet and narrow one road neighborhood to arrive at the entrance to Shaffer Bend Recreation Area. From there you will drive down a dirt road which will take you almost all the way through Shaffer Bend's 523 acre lot, and lead you direct...
      Read more
    • Burnet, Texas

      Tour the Longhorn Caverns

      5.0
      1.1 mi
      The Longhorn Cavern State Park is a hidden gem in the Hill Country. The caverns are breathtaking and some of the walls are completely covered in Quartz. During prohibition, bootleggers used the caverns as a speakeasy and there are remnants left from that era. In order to view the Caverns you must...
      Read more
    • Spicewood, Texas

      Explore Krause Springs

      4.0
      Spend the day swimming and exploring or stay the night and see everything this privately owned park has to offer! From the spring fed concrete pool, to natural spring fed swimming hole, waterfall, butterfly gardens and more! Bring your tent or even your RV! They take reservations for RV hookups o...
      Read more
    • Spicewood, Texas

      Hike through Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area

      5.0
      5.4 mi / 365 ft gain
      Spend all day wandering the endless fields of bluebonnets above the banks of the Colorado River in this hill country oasis. MuleshoeBend Recreation Area is just 50 minutes outside of Austin in Spicewood, TX. It has 540 acres of trails, camping, and picnic tables. The highlight of this park is the...
      Read more
    • Burnet, Texas

      Camp at Inks Lake's Pecan Flats

      5.0
      2 mi
      Inks Lake is located northwest of Austin and is home to about 200 campsites. For a more unique experience and to be set away from the parks many visitors, choose the Pecan Flats Trail Primitive Camp which is about a mile hike from the Pecan Flats trailhead.Once you enter the park, the Pecan Flats...
      Read more
    • Burnet, Texas

      Hike the Inks Lake State Park Trail

      4.0
      4.7 mi / 347 ft gain
      The Inks Lake State Park Trail is a 4.7 mile loop trail located within Inks Lake State Park, just outside of Burnet, Texas. Only a small portion of the trail follows the lake, then it veers off through the rocky and hilly terrain of the Texas Hill Country. The trail is only partially shaded at ti...
      Read more
    • Johnson City, Texas

      Explore Pedernales Falls

      4.8
      0.6 mi / 104 ft gain
      Pedernales Falls drops 50 feet in elevation over 3,000 feet of titled, layered steps of limestone along the Pedernales River in Blanco County. In order to reach the falls you must enter Pedernales Falls State Park and follow the park road until the very end. There you'll find a parking lot and it...
      Read more
    • Spicewood, Texas

      Camp at Pace Bend Park

      4.4
      Pace Bend is a favorite camping and day use destination near Austin, Texas. The park is approximately 45 minutes West of Austin located off of Hwy 71 and offers visitors a wide range of recreational activities. There is an entrance fee of $10 per vehicle for Day Use only and $15 per vehicle for p...
      Read more
    • Spicewood, Texas

      Climb at Pace Bend Park

      The "must have" campsite is along Marshall Cove in Pace Bend Park. From the park's entrance head straight along the road and take the 3rd left onto the Marshall Cove turnout. The sites are not numbered, but locating the site is pretty easy--it's on the left-hand side of the the road along the edg...
      Read more
    • Marble Falls, Texas

      Balcones Canyonlands Sunset Deck

      The Sunset deck at Balcones Canyonlands is an amazing family- and pet-friendly spot. Parking is only about 100 feet from the overlook and is easily accessible for any and everyone. The overlook is absolutely serene and great for a picnic. There is also a small beginner trail ("Ridgeline Trail") n...
      Read more
    • Leander, Texas

      Hike the Vista Knoll Loop

      2.0
      0.89 mi / 223 ft gain
      The Vista Knoll Loop is a .9 mile hike, accessible year round. Dogs are not allowed on this trail. The trail offers great views of Lake Travis, with good wildlife viewing opportunities. 
      Read more
    • Leander, Texas

      Hike the Cactus Rocks Trail

      2.0
      1.01 mi / 177 ft gain
      The Cactus Rocks Trail is located in Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge near Leander, Texas. The trail is a 1 mile loop perfect for kids, hikers, trail runners, and birding expeditions (watch for the golden-cheeked warbler, an endangered species). You will see a variety of naturally oc...
      Read more
    • Round Mountain, Texas

      Explore Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center

      0.7 mi / 80 ft gain
      Located about 25 miles from downtown Austin, Westcave Preserve is a beautiful and family-friendly day adventure. The trail is out-and-back about .7 miles long. It leads down into a very lush green canyon filled with a variety of plant species and ferns. At the end of the trail is the main feature...
      Read more
    • Dripping Springs, Texas

      Swim at Hamilton Pool Preserve

      4.1
      0.46 mi / 26 ft gain
      Hamilton Pool Preserve, about a 45 minute drive from Austin, TX, is one of the most beautiful places to spend a hot, Texas afternoon. A short hike from the parking lot through a wooded forest opens up onto a scenic, natural pool. The small beach to one side is usually dotted with sunbathers and p...
      Read more
    • Dripping Springs, Texas

      Sport Climbing at Milton Reimer's Ranch

      5.0
      Milton Reimer's Ranch is a limestone sport-climbing crag in Dripping Springs, Texas near Austin, Texas with hundreds of routes. The park is divided into two main sections--Reimer's and North Shore, each with their own parking lot. Approaches are quite easy and well marked. The original Reimer's a...
      Read more
    • Round Mountain, Texas

      Twin Falls Nature Trail at Pedernales Falls State Park

      0.51 mi / 75 ft gain
      Twin Falls Nature Trail is a half mile loop trail located within Pedernales Falls State Park between Dripping Springs and Johnson, City, Texas. The trail head is located near the campgrounds and parking can be found near the bathrooms. It is an easy trail with a very slight descent. The trail its...
      Read more

    Camping and Lodging in Marble Falls

    Leander / NW Austin  KOA Holiday
    Leander, Texas

    Leander / NW Austin KOA Holiday

    Tejas Park
    Liberty Hill, Texas

    Tejas Park

    Russell Park
    Georgetown, Texas

    Russell Park

    Jim Hogg Park
    Georgetown, Texas

    Jim Hogg Park

    Cedar Breaks Park
    Georgetown, Texas

    Cedar Breaks Park

    Getaway Hill Country
    Wimberley, Texas

    Getaway Hill Country

    From $99 / night

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Marble Falls

    Top 20 hikes near Austin, Texas

    Top 20 hikes near Austin, Texas

    Aurora Slaughter

    Erin's Travel Guide to Austin, Texas

    Erin's Travel Guide to Austin, Texas

    Erin Newman-Mitchell

    10 Must-Do Adventures Near Austin, Texas

    10 Must-Do Adventures Near Austin, Texas

    The Outbound Collective

    The 10 Best Adventures In Texas

    The 10 Best Adventures In Texas

    Sarah Vaughn

    72 Hours of Adventure in Dallas, Texas

    72 Hours of Adventure in Dallas, Texas

    Korey Taylor

    5 Must-Do Adventures Near Houston, Texas

    5 Must-Do Adventures Near Houston, Texas

    Sarah Vaughn