Pedernales Falls State Park sits on the Pedernales River near Johnson City, about 45 minutes from Horseshoe Ridge RV Resort. At the Falls, the river spills over broad steps of layered limestone. For safety, Texas Parks and Wildlife does not allow swimming or wading in the Falls area.
You can swim, wade and tube in the park’s designated swimming area, reached by a strenuous quarter-mile hike with steep rock stairs. The park also has hiking and mountain-biking trails, a bird blind and picnic areas. Day passes often sell out and the park closes on some hunt dates, so check the TPWD park page and reserve before you go.