McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, Texas
Things to do: Fish and swim in Onion Creek, hike or bike on 9 miles of trail, picnic and camp at 81 different campsites.
Brent L’s review: “Lots of tent camping sites, RV hookups, plenty of clean bathrooms, and even cabins are available. The park is very clean. The hiking trails take you through wooded areas, flat rocky areas, and back and forth across sections of Onion Creek.”
Photo by: Colin S/Yelp
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McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, Texas
Things to do: Fish and swim in Onion Creek, hike or bike on 9 miles of trail, picnic and camp at 81 different campsites.
Brent L’s review: “Lots
… more
Photo: Photo By: Colin S/Yelp
Photo: Photo By: Colin S/Yelp
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, Texas
Things to do: Fish and swim in Onion Creek, hike or bike on 9 miles of trail, picnic and camp at 81 different campsites.
Brent L’s review: “Lots of tent camping sites, RV hookups, plenty of clean bathrooms, and even cabins are available. The park is very clean. The hiking trails take you through wooded areas, flat rocky areas, and back and forth across sections of Onion Creek.”
Photo by: Colin S/Yelp
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McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, Texas
Things to do: Fish and swim in Onion Creek, hike or bike on 9 miles of trail, picnic and camp at 81 different campsites.
Brent L’s review: “Lots
… more
Photo: Photo By: Colin S/Yelp
16 magical state parks every Texan should visit at least once
Texas is home to myriad state parks that offer stunning scenic trails, magical watering holes and historical sites that make for the ultimate adventure.
Drive out to Canyon and see the “Grand Canyon of Texas” at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Located in the heart of the Panhandle, the canyon is the second largest in the country, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Camp in one of three beautiful brick cabins built 100 years ago and located along the canyon rim, or spend the day hiking, biking or horseback riding through the canyon.
TEXAS GETAWAY: These comfy cabins give you a spectacular view of ‘the Grand Canyon of Texas’
One of Texas’ most unique parks is the Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, just a quick drive from Fort Worth. Two life-size dinosaurs greet visitors at the entrance to the park, which boasts 20 miles of trails, various campsites and a souvenir store. When the weather allows, guests can hunt for ancient dinosaur tracks in the Paluxy River, or take a horse-drawn wagon trail ride through the park.
ON HOUSTON CHRONICLE.COM: $30M still needed to make Palo Pinto, North Texas’ first state park in over 20 years, a reality
Ready for your next adventure? To help narrow down your choices, Chron.com compiled 16 top-rated parks to explore around Texas in addition to what to do there and pro-tips based on Yelp reviews from previous visitors. From sand dune surfing to swimming in waterfalls to touring historic caverns, these 16 state parks boast unique, natural amenities that are worth exploring.
Click through the photos above for 16 top-rated state parks in Texas…
Rebecca Hennes covers community news. Read her on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and on our subscriber site, houstonchronicle.com. | rebecca.hennes@chron.com
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