About Mother Neff State Park
Along a scenic stretch of the Leon River southwest of Waco lies Mother Neff State Park, one of Texas’ earliest state parks. Isabella Neff donated the original six acres for the park in 1921. Since then, many folks have discovered what Mother Neff knew: This is a very special place. Explore the interactive displays at our visitor center to learn more about this Central Texas treasure and its rich history. The Leon River has flooded the lower end of the park multiple times in recent years. A new camping loop and visitor center opened in 2015 - both above the floodplain. Now the park can remain open, even when the riverfront area floods.