Mother Neff State Park, TX

Alerts and Important Information

January 17. 2025 - The Park is currently under a temporary burn ban due to high winds. No open, ash-producing fires allowed. You can use charcoal in a covered grill, or containerized fuel stoves (i.e. propane), for cooking purposes only. Contact the park for the latest information.

Prescribed burns are planned during the timeframe of September-April, depending on weather and other factors. Prescribed fire operations and associated smoke may impact your visit. Some camping areas, lodging facilities, trails, and day-use areas may be closed for public safety. Contact the park to learn how this may affect your stay.

March 25, 2024 - The lower part of the park is closed for public use due to flood damage.

The Group Picnic Pavilions (Rock Tabernacle, Wood Tabernacle and Breezeway) & the river bottom area; including water only campsites, and fishing access are closed for repairs and cleanup from prior flooding.

Groups are also required to pay daily entry fees for participants 13 and older. Wedding Parties must contact the park one week prior to the arrival date for information regarding decorations. Please be advised and plan accordingly.

Checkin Time: 2:00pm for campsites; CCC Cabin 3:00pm; Group Day Use Facilities 8:30am;
Checkout Time: 12:00pm for campsites; Cabin/Barracks 11:00am; Group Day Use Facilities 4:00pm

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:
$2 per day, per person 13 and older.

OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
The gate at the south end of park is closed indefinitely. The park office is located off of Texas Hwy 236 for camping registration during business hours from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Restrooms close daily for cleaning. Check signs for specific times at each restroom.

If you will be a late arrival, you must call the park at 254-853-2389 prior to 4:30pm on arrival date for late arrival instructions.

Swimming is not allowed at Mother Neff State Park.

PARK PHONE NUMBER: 254-853-9044

Notes

If arriving after the office closes at 4:30pm, a self-pay station is available for after-hours registration. The self pay station is located at the park headquarters by the bulletin board, near the day use entrance. .

Save the Day Passes

Many parks fill to capacity on weekends and holidays. Pre-purchase a day pass and guarantee your entry and parking. Day passes are:

Valid until 5 p.m., unless the park closes earlier.
Available up to 1 month in advance.
Not transferrable to another person or park.
Also sold at the park, if available.

Learn more about Save the Day Passes.

Driving Directions

• From the north: Take I-35 South through Waco to Exit 315, (FM 107 Moody Marlin) and turn right onto FM 107. Stay on FM 107 for 13 miles through Moody and turn left onto SH 236. The park entrance will be a half-mile ahead on your right. Estimated travel time from just south of Waco is 30 minutes.

• From the south: Two options are available. Take I-35 north through Temple and use one of the exits below. Estimated travel time from Temple is 30 minutes.

o Exit 301 (SH 53, FM 2305, Central Ave.., Adams Ave.): Turn left onto SH 53, FM 2305. Stay on SH 53 (which turns into SH 36 at Loop 363) for 5.7 miles to SH 317. Exit for SH 317 North towards Moody. In 11 miles turn left onto FM 107. Then in 6.4 miles turn left onto SH 236. The park entrance will be a half-mile ahead on your right.

o Exit 314 (FM 107 Moody Marlin): Turn left onto FM 107. Stay on FM 107 for 13 miles through Moody and turn left onto SH 236. The park entrance will be a half-mile ahead on your right.

• From the west: From Gatesville, travel 17 miles on FM 107. Turn right onto SH 236. The park entrance will be a half-mile ahead on your right. Estimated travel time is 20 minutes.

Mother Neff State Park, TX

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