Colorado Bend State Park, State park in San Saba and Lampasas Counties, United States.
Colorado Bend State Park is a natural area in San Saba County and Lampasas County covering 5328 acres (2155 hectares) along the Colorado River. The river cuts through limestone bluffs forming canyons, springs, and wooded stretches between open grasslands.
Texas bought the land in 1984 and opened the park in 1987. The Colorado River and its karst springs, sinkholes and caves shaped the site long before that; the park is now managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Gorman Falls marks the most visited spot where visitors observe travertine deposits and moss curtains from a close viewing platform. Hikers often use the trails in early morning to watch wildlife along the riverbanks.
Hiking trails cross rocky terrain, so sturdy footwear and plenty of water are advisable. Some cave tours require advance registration because the number of participants is limited.
The park's karst terrain holds many sinkholes, caves and springs, and wild-cave tours range from easy walking to crawling through tight passages. The endangered golden-cheeked warbler and the near-threatened Guadalupe bass, a fish found only in this river system, also live here.
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