What is Sculpture Falls?
Austin has many great places that are easy to miss but few as stunning as Sculpture Falls. A swimming hole with clear and temperate waters (around 70 degrees), beautiful surroundings and a small waterfall, it is a rare treat to find somewhere so idyllic this so close to a city center. Visit once and you'll be sure to be coming back all summer.
How to Get to Sculpture Falls
To get to Sculpture Falls, park at 3918 S MoPac Expy.
The 3918 S MoPac trailhead is closer to the falls than the more obvious place, Camp Craft Road, and doesn’t involve navigating the very steep and strenuous Hill of Life, and even better, the parking is free.
While it might sound idyllic, emergency medical services have to rescue plenty of tourists each year who get stuck on the Hill of Life (not what anybody wants while they're trying to relax!).
Once you're at Sculpture Falls, remember to take in the beauty, swim, and maybe enjoy a beer or a picnic. You can even bring your dog. A great way to spend a summer's day!
Facilities at Sculpture Falls
There are no toilets facilities available either at the Falls or along the Greenbelt and parking spaces can fill up quickly on hot days so be sure to get down early. The nearest public transport stop is Oltorf West Station which is over an hour's walk from the Camp Craft Road parking, and not the most exciting stroll, but an option nonetheless.
