Capote Falls
Texas · 190-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Capote Falls is a waterfall in Presidio County, Texas. It drops roughly 190 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capote Falls (this page) | — | 190 ft | — | — | — |
| Mexicano Falls | 69 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Madrid Falls | 70 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Fresno Cascades | 72 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| The Window Pour Off | 98 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Cattrail Falls | 98 mi | — | — | N | — |
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How tall is Capote Falls?
Capote Falls is 190 feet (58 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Capote Falls from a major city?
Capote Falls is 33 miles from Marfa (about 47 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
30.2143, -104.5602
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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