About McKinney Falls 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? Take the Rock Shelter Trail (only for hikers) to see where early visitors camped. You must cross the Lower Falls to reach the Homestead, Flint Rock and Williamson Creek Overlook trails - you may get your feet wet! Learn more about the park’s natural history and heritage! Check out the observation deck for a great view of the Upper Falls. Explore the bat cave and learn how you can help protect our night skies.