The Top 15 Natural Monuments in Travis County
Travis County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 15
beautiful natural monuments in Travis County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Travis County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 6, 2025
Onion Creek flows through the heart of the McKinney Falls State Park and boasts the Upper and Lower falls after which that park is named. It's home to various species, …
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One of two principal cascades in the beautiful McKinney Falls State Park, the Upper Falls are a lovely sight. Here, the Onion Creek plunges through limestone and swimmers enjoy the …
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One of the places where the Onion Creek cascades over limestone edges, McKinney Lower Falls is a beautiful spot. A popular swimming spot, the water is nice and warm during …
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This beautiful swimming spot is a popular objective within the Barton Creek Wilderness Park. In summer, the water is usually around 70 degrees fahrenheit (21C), making for a lovely swim. …
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The largest urban bat colony in the world nests here (1.5 million), which swarms out every evening between March and October at sunset. In the winter they move to Mexico.
Great spectacle!
Great spectacle!
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A lovely outdoor pool that's fed from nearby natural springs, Barton Springs is a popular spot all year round. It occupies a channel of the Barton Creek and is on the southern end of Zilker Park.
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This picturesque spot is a popular objective in the Barton Creek Greenbelt. It's just a short walk from both the much-used Main Access Point and Twin Falls trailheads. Expect lovely limestone scenery and plenty of greenery.
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The Williamson Creek Overlook trail is a 1.1-mile (1.8 km) loop in the McKinney Falls State Park. To access the trail, you have to first negotiate some of the Homestead …
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Baker Sanctuary is a 715-acre reserve that provides a mature hardwood-juniper woodland habitat for the Golden-cheeked Warbler. These endangered songbird species nest exclusively in 29 counties in Central Texas. The …
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Jagged rocks with undulating terrain. The steps are not all consistent height or distance apart so those who struggle walking should take heed. There is a path for handicap access …
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