Established Camping
McKinney Falls State Park Campground
About
State Park
Listen to Onion Creek flowing over limestone ledges and splashing into pools. Follow trails winding through the Hill Country woods. Explore the remains of an early Texas homestead and a very old rock shelter. All of this lies within Austin’s city limits at McKinney Falls State Park - what are you waiting for?
Think of the park as Austin’s backyard; we’re just 13 miles from the state capitol. Here you can camp, hike, mountain or road bike, geocache, go bouldering, and picnic. You can also fish and swim in Onion Creek.
Onion Creek can flood after rainfall. Beware of the creek’s flow; contact the park for current creek conditions. Read through our swimming safety tips before you visit.
Stay at one of 81 campsites (all with water and electric hookups). Or rent one of our six newly remodeled cabins. We also have a primitive youth camping area, for use by nonprofit-sponsored youth groups
Reservation Info
For campers arriving after 4:30pm you must call the park at 512-243-1643 before 4:30pm 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 4:30pm. There are usually no campsites available without reservations on most weekends and around major holidays. If the 'NO VACANCY' sign is posted then no campsites are available without a confirmed reservation..
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiPoor
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Scoutgreat
I liked this place a lot, it reminded me of a location like papa's games.
GuideBeautiful shaded spot
Great spot in the trees, very shaded. Bathrooms/showers were not the best, but it's a state park, so I get it. Overall, I'd consider staying there again.
TravelerClean & close to Austin
All the park rangers were super friendly and helpful. Well maintained campsites clearly marked with restroom and hot showers close by.
Location
McKinney Falls State Park Campground is located in Texas
Directions
The park is located 13 miles southeast of the state capitol in Austin off of U.S. Highway 183. Take McKinney Falls Parkway from U.S. 183 South straight to the park entrance.
Address
5808 Mckinney Falls Parkway
Austin, TX 78744
Coordinates
30.18610130960408 N
97.71992401783585 W