Attractions

Scenic settings along banks of Colorado River. Six miles of Colorado River frontage for tubing, kayaking and swimming. Also features primitive camping, chemical toilets, hiking trails and picnicking facilities. Fantastic fishing in river with fish-cleaning site. (Vanishing Texas River Cruise offers trips up the Colorado River on Lake Buchanan. See BURNET.)

Gorman Falls, within the park, is by tour only. Participants caravan from park headquarters to the Gorman area and hike over beautiful terrain to the falls. The hike is a one-and-a-half mile round-trip. Substantial footwear with rubber soles is recommended. No pets allowed on tour. Also, no rest rooms or drinking water available in this part of the park. Tours to the falls are 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sat. and 10 a.m. Sun., year-round, weather permitting. Admission, tour and camping fees. Take U.S. 190 east to F.M. 580. Follow signs to 13 miles to Bend and park entrance. 325/628-3240, 800/792-1112. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/colorado_bend.