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McKinney Falls State Park
Hiking Trail, Park, and Campground
Austin
"... out the ruins by the lower falls, shelter rock, & the old school curling..."(4 Tips)
"Great hiking and biking trails and an awesome swimming hole"(4 Tips)
"south east side of Austin"(2 Tips)
"We love swimming/floating in the upper falls area."(2 Tips)
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Great variety of hikes! From the paved to the more wilderness-type, you can tailor your visit to your skills. Most people come in the summer to swim at the falls, but I like hiking in cooler weather.
Ron JeramiahJuly 3, 2016One of the greatest Texas State Parks I've been to. Beautiful scenery and waterhole is awesome. Hit the 'Lower Falls' for a better family experience.
David PittsMarch 1, 2016Great bike trail that's in ok shape, never really feel like you're out of the city though. The falls are definitely worth seeing though and there are some cool ruins
- Ariana HeinrichJune 9, 2013Don't forget to check out the ruins by the lower falls, shelter rock, & the old school curling iron in the visitor's center.(women would put it in the fire to get it hot & then curl their hair)
- Tony TNovember 9, 2015Beautiful water hole. Check out the ancient hidden native American trail. Great place for friends and family get togethers!
Trails are beautiful.. There are plenty of picnic benches throughout the trails for picnics or bbq time..
Marwan MzSeptember 24, 2018Amazing park .. clean restrooms .. designated space for each reservation .. be aware of the snakes in the lake ..
Katie FitzJuly 7, 2013Bring lots of water! None available along the homestead or flint rock trails. Two cool swimming holes in the park
Berenice FerreroMay 12, 2015It's a great place to picnic, enjoy nature, swim and biking. Very clean and organized.
- Berenice FerreroMay 12, 2015It's a great place to relax, picnic and enjoy the nature. Very organized, clean and full of adventures.
Great place for the whole family, including interpretive trails for beginners and intermediate trails for the daily hiker. Check out the lower falls during the summer if the bacteria count is low.
From The AetherFebruary 4, 2018We get run off the trail by a guy speeding in a golf cart so we go down the other trail only to e screamed at. Wow. How about using the golf cart for good and building a bridge by the falls. Wild.
Austin 360March 29, 2012The trail at McKinney Falls State Park is great 3-mile beginners course for mountain bikers. Take a dip in Onion Creek to cool down post-ride.
Great camping inside a city! Aside from the occasional airplane noise, you feel "removed."
Byron MillerOctober 20, 2013Keep the parks beautiful, pack out more than you pack in. If you blame the park rangers for trash in our state parks, you're doing it wrong!
Megan MaiselJanuary 3, 2016Park suffered major damage in Oct. 2015 floods. Several trails are closed, but they hope to open them before Spring Break 2016. Lower falls are open and good for a visit.- Chris PellegrinoAugust 2, 2013On the south east side of Austin, McKinney Falls has plenty of water, waterfalls, and camping grounds for fun.
Monica Rae Ybarra-TorresFebruary 21, 2014Great place, bring plenty of water and food for a great picnic! Staff was very informative and nice.
Austin Fine PropertiesMay 9, 2013On the southeast side of Austin, McKinney Falls State Park is the perfect escape from the city with minimal driving distance.
Jennifer CatronNovember 18, 2013Onion Creek Bike Trail is easy and fun! A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!- From The AetherFebruary 4, 2018Wow. DO NOT GO. UNSAFE. They sit in the shack and collect your money. Meanwhile, the trails are poorly maintained. The main trail needs a bridge before some one really gets hurt!
- Bathroom showers need updating. Water was "warm" & shower head was frozen in place. They were clean though. :-)
David SchlenkApril 22, 2010excellent camping! cheap place to stay in Austin and you can fish without a license on site. firewood was expensive and rather damp.
Bill LucasMay 29, 2011Awesome campground! Drought doesn't do falls justice. Feet first if jumping off rocks!- Kristin HoenickeJune 18, 2011We love swimming/floating in the upper falls area. Watch for snakes (they will leave you alone.)
Examiner.comFebruary 10, 2011
- From The AetherFebruary 4, 2018I didn't pay for a visit to a haunted woods where it's dangerous and I'm screamed at. Ridiculous
wolfie MJune 2, 2013Took the kids here, it was sadly overwhelmed with trash. Used diapers, bottles and tp on the ground and in the water. Told a ranger - they DON'T care! Won't be back.- Best bathroom showers are over at the screened shelter area. No one was camping over there and they have 5 showers per gender. Warm bathrooms, good water pressure.
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