McKinney Falls State Park Campground
Texas State Park
Write a Review 5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy. Austin, TX 78744 512-243-1643 Official WebsiteGPS: 30.1795, -97.7258
Overview of McKinney Falls State Park Campground
$6 per person park entry fee in addition to camping fees.
Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by skhallig on 1/14/2024
Longest RV Reported: 50 feet (Pop Up Camper)
Reported by Race on 6/5/2022
Number of Sites 89
Reservations yes
Elevation 524 ft / 159 m
Max Length 40 ft
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 512.243.1643
BayStar20 asked on 10/9/2020
Anyone have suggestions for the best motorhome sites (35 ft) that are nice and level?
Ellie asked on 7/19/2020
What are the best sites to camp in a tent at McKinney Falls State Park?
BrandywineFarm asked on 1/25/2020
Do you have to pay the entrance fee every day if you are staying in the campground?
Reviews of McKinney Falls State Park Campground 88 people have reviewed this location.
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“Long trails, blue bonnets and easy access to Austin!”
Reviewed 3/24/2016
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 31 |
| RV Length: | 30' |
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I just left this morning after a huge thunderstorm last night, but the rangers were already picking up debris and cleaning the place up. I constantly saw the rangers every day and felt very safe. Blue bonnets are in bloom right now and they are almost everywhere and are so beautiful! I went on a couple bike rides and the trails we... more
I just left this morning after a huge thunderstorm last night, but the rangers were already picking up debris and cleaning the place up. I constantly saw the rangers every day and felt very safe.
Blue bonnets are in bloom right now and they are almost everywhere and are so beautiful!
I went on a couple bike rides and the trails were much longer than I anticipated, but they were beautiful and went around the entire park.
The falls were another great thing to see here! if you dare to walk across the water to the other side, you will see even more amazing views!
Over all, I loved this campground. I was not however fond of the Bathrooms, since there was a ton of bugs inside them and a light out on the guys side (at night), but I just used the shower in my Airstream instead.
The 2 way roads were kind of weird and if you go in the wrong way, you have to be wiz at backing the trailer and really sharp angles.
The location was great and there was a ton of space between each spot.
I will definitely come back in the future.
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Joe Hendricks would stay here again
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“Centrally located, well maintained, great trails and good cell service”
Reviewed 10/12/2015
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| Site Number: | 33 |
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We stayed here during Austin City Limits. We liked that the park was about 20 minutes from anything in Austin. It was also extremely well maintained due to its proximity to the Texas State Park Headquarters. We made good use of the trail system, but the best trail was closed due to flooding damage. It will remain closed until sometime ... more
We stayed here during Austin City Limits. We liked that the park was about 20 minutes from anything in Austin. It was also extremely well maintained due to its proximity to the Texas State Park Headquarters. We made good use of the trail system, but the best trail was closed due to flooding damage. It will remain closed until sometime mid 2016. Cell service was adequate, but slower than expected for being inside Austin.
Verizon: 3 bars. Unboosted: 10mbps down, 1 mbps up. Boosted: 11mbps down, 10 mbps up.
AT&T: 2-3 Bars. Unboosted: 0.2mbps down, 0.2mbps up. Boosted: 0.2 mbps down, 0.2 mbps up.
I think AT&T was having backhaul issues or was overloaded due to ACL. Either way, it wasn't great throughout the city. Our Verizon backup saved our bacon and I was able to continue working throughout the week.
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Skyler would stay here again
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“My go to campground in Austin.”
Reviewed 8/9/2015
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
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I've stayed at McKinney Falls State Park several times. Each time was wonderful. Although I recommend finding a shady campsite if you stay during the summer months. It can get pretty hot in Austin. The park is expansive. It has the upper and lower falls. The upper falls are great for swimming. There are loads of trails for bikes and hi... more
I've stayed at McKinney Falls State Park several times. Each time was wonderful. Although I recommend finding a shady campsite if you stay during the summer months. It can get pretty hot in Austin. The park is expansive. It has the upper and lower falls. The upper falls are great for swimming. There are loads of trails for bikes and hiking. I recommend getting a Texas State Parks pass if you are going to stay in any Texas State park for more than a few days. It will be worth it, and you can use it at any Texas State Park for a full year.
Jerry T. would stay here again
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“Great Campground Almost Right in Austin”
Reviewed 5/19/2015
| Nightly rate: | $32 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 26' |
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We had a superb time at Mckinney Falls. It was probably the most expensive site we stayed at on our road trip, but come on you are basically living right in Austin. Our site was $20 and there was a $6 entrance fee per person which brought it to $32. The sites are spaced very generously and the bathroom facilities are nice and clean... more
We had a superb time at Mckinney Falls. It was probably the most expensive site we stayed at on our road trip, but come on you are basically living right in Austin. Our site was $20 and there was a $6 entrance fee per person which brought it to $32.
The sites are spaced very generously and the bathroom facilities are nice and clean. Showers were hot, almost too hot. We didn't have a reservation for the 3rd night but the staff was very helpful in helping us be able to stay that final night.
The one trail we did was medicore at best, and the falls were not that impressive. But in my mind you stay here for its proximity to Austin or just to have a peaceful getaway in the woods.
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TDIPWR would stay here again
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“One of our Favorites... Ever.”
Reviewed 4/10/2015
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
| Site Number: | 44 |
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We have stayed at McKinney Falls SP many times over the years, and keep returning. It's become one of our benchmarks for what a state park should be. You pick your own site upon arrival, which is awesome. Most of the sites are huge and offer tons of privacy. It feels like you're moving into your own piece of land. You can enjoy a ... more
We have stayed at McKinney Falls SP many times over the years, and keep returning. It's become one of our benchmarks for what a state park should be. You pick your own site upon arrival, which is awesome.
Most of the sites are huge and offer tons of privacy. It feels like you're moving into your own piece of land. You can enjoy a lot of solitude and tranquility, even if the park is full. Lots of hiking to do right from the campground.
The location is great if you need access to south Austin or downtown - but there's not terribly much super close by. But it is nice to be so close to the city, but yet be out in nature.
Surprised they haven't upgraded the entry gate to be a key pad, if you arrive back to the park after 10pm you have to fiddle with an annoying pad lock in the dark. That would be our only complaint.
Great cellular signal, access to one of the hippest cities in the country and out in nature. When traveling through Texas we just buy an annual pass and park hop, which makes $20/night a bargain for so much space around you.
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Technomadia would stay here again
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“The best suburb in Austin”
Reviewed 2/28/2015
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 15 |
| Site Number: | 1 & 53 |
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Felled limbs from live oak trees sleep in bundled clumps about the campground loops, destined to be sold as firewood in the coming weeks. Their sap and clinging liquid will ooze into the flames of stalwart campers not unwilling to spend the entire night fanning the fire or experimenting with obnoxious amounts of lighter fluid to contin... more
Felled limbs from live oak trees sleep in bundled clumps about the campground loops, destined to be sold as firewood in the coming weeks. Their sap and clinging liquid will ooze into the flames of stalwart campers not unwilling to spend the entire night fanning the fire or experimenting with obnoxious amounts of lighter fluid to continue some hope of warmth.
I stand above the lower falls one day, sit with friends along the upper falls another. The potential sound of laughter from locals as they frolic in the water come the more common warmer months haunts me as does the idea that I too may have enjoyed this campground more were it only slightly more spring or at least not the winter of humanity's apocalyptic never-warm, aka winter 2015.
Uber cabs provide relief as the great city of the southwest, Austin TX, promises grand beers and an abundance of average Americana bands. The park ranger informs me that we're exceeding our 14 days in, 14 days out maximum, but then notices my children, adorable, and permits us a pardon. The showers are hot, if touchy, and a coyote stares at my children hungrily as we find the occasional warm-enough hour to bike about.
I will return, should the moment prove opportune.
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Nathan @ Wand'rly would stay here again
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“A nice park with large sites and nice walking trails”
Reviewed 11/12/2014
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 45 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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We really enjoyed our stay at McKinney Falls SP. Although we had a reservation, we were allowed to drive around and pick our own site upon arrival. Since it was a Sunday there were lots of options and we ended up in a giant site with tons of privacy. The campground was quiet and peaceful and we loved all the hiking and biking trails. T... more
We really enjoyed our stay at McKinney Falls SP. Although we had a reservation, we were allowed to drive around and pick our own site upon arrival. Since it was a Sunday there were lots of options and we ended up in a giant site with tons of privacy. The campground was quiet and peaceful and we loved all the hiking and biking trails. The distance to downtown Austin was not bad, about 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. The two downsides were the bathrooms - the showers were pretty gross looking and smelly - and the fact that in addition to the camping fee we also had to pay a $6/per person day use fee. I hate it when state parks do this. They do sell a yearly park pass that covers the fee, but if you're just passing through Texas as we were it doesn't do you much good. So we ended up paying $32/night for two people. A bit steep for a park with partial hook-ups in my opinion. Still a nice spot in Austin that we would camp at again.
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WatsonsWander would stay here again
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“Beautiful park right outside of Austin. ”
Reviewed 8/8/2014
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 52 |
| RV Length: | 17' |
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We stayed here for a weekend and it was great. We had a pull-through spot that was nice and level and had a huge picnic area and fire pit. The park trails were great to walk on, and it was really quiet!
Deke and Tiffani would stay here again
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Hookups
- 20 Amp
- water
- Partial Hookups
Facilities
- dump station
- showers
- water available
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