McKinney Falls State Park Austin TX

McKinney Falls State Park

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Jan 1, 2025
The falls are right at the beginning of the trail, in December there was not a lot of water but still beautiful. I did the Williamson Creek Overlook Trail via Homestead trail, total of 6.2 miles. It … Full review by MaryamMiri
Nov 16, 2024
We intended to hike on some of the trails, but the trails are not well marked. In the cases where there was a sign, it was often not clear. For example, a sign saying a particular trail was ahead, … Full review by tinaNtravel
Nov 3, 2024
It is hard to get an "idea" of the falls when there has not been any rain in a while and the "falls" consist of, essentially, a firehose sized hole in the side of a limestone outcropping....okay, wel… Full review by tencatdaddy
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McKinney Falls State Park is a state park in Austin, Texas, United States at the confluence of Onion Creek and Williamson Creek. It is ad…
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Every local knows it for its swimming hole, but the only state park in Austin’s borders is a hiker's dream. The three-trail system lets you …
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McKinney Falls State Park, located in southeast Austin at a short distance from the downtown area, is the ideal spot for a fun day out with fa…
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I have a street legal golf cart that I use to get around other parks because my wife and I have limited mobility. We are …
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I have a street legal golf cart that I use to get around other parks because my wife and I have limited mobility. We are booked for 2 nights at McKinney Falls (06/14-06/16). I am asking If we would be able to use our cart to get around McKinney Falls State Park.
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Your best bet is to call the park directly and ask. I did not see anything of this nature when I was there. The walking surface is not always paved, flat or even. However you should find …
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Your best bet is to call the park directly and ask. I did not see anything of this nature when I was there. The walking surface is not always paved, flat or even. However you should find out if this would even be allowed.
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Answer by Lisa S · Apr 15, 2024
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What do you think about tick danger, if camping here? Signed, can not get Lyme.
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this time of year you should be ok
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Answer by Rick B · Nov 15, 2019
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Are the falls open on Thanksgiving day (2019)?
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MIchael, You need to check that with the Park !
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Hi, I have a question regarding facilities at the park. At the end of this month my fiancé and I are going to get married in …
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Hi, I have a question regarding facilities at the park. At the end of this month my fiancé and I are going to get married in the park. However we are both traveling and have never been there. Can anyone tell me if the restroom facilities near the headquarter building would be adequate enough to change into my dress or should I plan to change into it prior to arriving at the park. Thank you for the info!
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It would depend on your dress. It is a typical state park restroom. Small and kind of stinky. I feel like the floors are icky and bugs and spider webs are plentiful. If you had help …
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It would depend on your dress. It is a typical state park restroom. Small and kind of stinky. I feel like the floors are icky and bugs and spider webs are plentiful. If you had help getting it on then MAYBE, but not if you have to put it on the floor and step in.
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Are there showers and bathrooms at this park?
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yes
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