Aerial view of the Colorado River bending through Texas Hill Country

The Texas Colorado River

Where the river bends, slow down.

Cabins tucked into the cedar and limestone country where the Colorado River winds past Colorado Bend. Fish at dawn, hike to a 65-foot waterfall by lunch, and end the day under some of the darkest skies in Texas.

Plan Your Stay See the Cabins

Riverside cabinsNear Gorman FallsFishing & paddlingDark-sky stargazing

River country

The wildest stretch of river in Texas

Above Lake Buchanan, the Colorado River runs clear, slow and wild through limestone canyons and cedar breaks. This is the Texas of white bass runs, guadalupe bass on the fly, and bald eagles wintering over the water.

Our cabins put you right on the bank, minutes from the trailheads of Colorado Bend State Park. No resort crowds, no schedule. Just the river, doing what it has done for ten thousand years.

What To Do Here

Stay

Cabins built for river days

Cedar, stone and shade. Every cabin is a short walk from the water, with a porch pointed at the sunset.

The Riverbend Cabin

Our signature stay: a raised cabin in the trees with the river below your porch. Made for couples and slow mornings.

Sleeps 2–4
Private porch over the riverbank
Kitchenette & full bath
Fire pit & outdoor shower

Check Dates

The Bend House

Room for the whole crew, steps from the swimming hole. Fish from the bank, then grill under the oaks.

Sleeps 6–8
Full kitchen & two baths
Steps to the river access
Great for reunions & fishing trips

Check Dates

The river

Days measured in casts and currents

Gorman Falls

Hike to a 65-foot spring-fed waterfall, the jewel of Colorado Bend.

Fish

White bass in spring, Guadalupe bass and catfish all year.

Paddle

Kayak quiet canyon water, no motorboats, no hurry.

Stargaze

Some of the darkest night skies left in Texas.

Explore

Around the Bend

Colorado Bend State Park32 miles of trails, caves & springs

Gorman Falls65-ft living waterfall, guided & self hikes

Lake BuchananBoating & eagle cruises, 20 min away

Llano, TexasBarbecue, courthouse square & river parks

Enchanted RockPink granite dome, an easy day trip

Longhorn CavernUnderground river cave tours

Plan your stay

Tell us when the river is calling

Send your dates and party size and we will confirm availability, rates and the best cabin for your trip. Weekends at the Bend book out early in spring, so it pays to ask ahead.

Ask us about guided fishing, kayak drop-offs and the best swimming holes for the season. Local knowledge is the whole point of staying with locals.