McKinney Falls State Park Camping
in April
Booking McKinney Falls State Park in April
April is a high-crowd month at McKinney Falls State Park. Beautiful weather, busy weekends — book 4-5 months out. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance — for April dates, that window opens in November. Popular weekends disappear within minutes of the booking window opening. Your best bet is setting a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations.
What to Expect in April
Temperatures run 65-85°F at McKinney Falls State Park in April. 65-85°F_ADVICE
Best activities: hiking, swimming, kayaking, wildflower viewing.
Park Highlights
- ✓Upper and Lower McKinney Falls on Onion Creek
- ✓13 miles from downtown Austin — closest state park to the city
- ✓Swimming and wading in natural limestone pools
Tips for April
- →This park fills up fast because it's so close to Austin — book as early as the window allows
- →Onion Creek floods after heavy rains and the falls area will close — check conditions first
Common Questions
Is McKinney Falls State Park crowded in April?
April sees high crowds at McKinney Falls State Park. Beautiful weather, busy weekends — book 4-5 months out.
When do reservations open for April?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For April, the booking window opens in November. Set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations any time.
What should I pack for April camping?
For April at McKinney Falls State Park (65-85°F): 65-85°F_ADVICE
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April at a Glance
- Weather
- 65-85°F
- Crowds
- High
- Campsites
- 81
- Activities
- hiking