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McKinney Falls State Park, TX

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Average Rating: 4.5
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Average Rating: 4.5
Average Rating: 4.5
Average Rating: 4.5
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FACILITY OFFERING:

Camping & Lodging
Day Passes
Tickets
Description
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Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Biking - Mountain
  • Biking - Surfaced Roads/Trails
  • Bird Watching
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Headquarters/Ranger Station
  • Hiking
  • Historic Features
  • Hot Showers
  • Park Store
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Scenic Overlook
  • Swimming - River
  • Trails - Hiking
  • Trails - Mountain Biking
  • Trails - Nature/Interpretive
  • Wildlife Viewing
Alerts and Important Information

February 10, 2026 - Burn ban in effect until further notice. No open wood fires are allowed. You can use charcoal or containerized fuel stoves (i.e. propane), for cooking.

When the park reaches maximum capacity it will close to day-use visitors without a reservation. Closures are common on weekends and holidays so reservations are highly recommended. If you are planning to visit for the day, please arrive early and have a back-up plan in case of a closure. Customers with camping reservations will be able to enter during these closures.

Access to trails across Onion Creek may be affected by creek conditions due to rainfall. Please contact the park for trail access information.

If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park.

DAY USE FEE:
$6 per day, per person 13 and older.

OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
The park office is open from 8:00am to 4:15pm every day of the week.

Gate is open from 8am to 10pm. If you will be a late arrival, you must call the park at 512-243-1643 prior to 4:15pm on arrival date for late arrival instructions.

Pets must remain on a leash at all times and are not allowed to swim in the water.

Coolers are not allowed at the Falls. Please picnic only in designated picnic areas.

Swimming is allowed in Onion Creek. The park does not have lifeguards; swim at your own risk. .

Call the park office to reserve the Amphitheater.

PARK PHONE NUMBER: 512-243-1643

Notes

OVERNIGHT CAMPING LATE ARRIVALS:
For campers arriving after 4:15pm you must call the park at 512-243-1643 before 4:15pm to receive the entrance gate code. The gate code is only given out to registered customers and customers calling the day of their confirmed reservation. Complete instructions for customers arriving late are located at the Late Arrival Station at the park headquarters. Late arrivals must contact the park on the first day of the reservation or the following morning no later than noon. Any reservation holders who have not contacted the park by this deadline will forfeit the rest of their reservation. .

Walk-up reservations may be available but must be confirmed with park staff by 4:15pm. There are usually no campsites available without reservations on most weekends and around major holidays. If the 'Campsites Full – NO VACANCY' sign is posted then no campsites are available without a confirmed reservation..

FOR CABIN:.
If you are a late arrival with a confirmed reservation for a cabin, you must call the park at 512-243-1643 before 4:15pm to receive your cabin door code. The gate code is only given out to registered customers and customers calling the day of their confirmed reservation. If for any reason you were unable to receive your cabin door code, please find a park host (in sites: 22, 37, 38, 70 & 83) for further instructions. .

Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY
AUSTIN  TX  78744
Phone Number:
Information:  (512)243-1643