McKinney Falls State Park (Lower and Upper Falls)

McKinney Falls State Park, located within Austin city limits along Onion Creek, features the park’s namesake Upper and Lower Falls, hiking trails, picnic areas, and a campground. The park is a popular local destination for swimming, hiking, birdwatching, and rock-climbing adjacent to the creek’s limestone outcrops. It is operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife and serves as a natural recreation anchor for Southeast Austin neighborhoods.