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Everything you need to know about camping at McKinney Falls State Park. Updated for 2026.
Campsites at McKinney Falls State Park range from $20 to $86 per night, plus a $6/person daily entrance fee. Water + Electric (): $24/night. Water + Electric (): $20/night. Cabin (): $86/night.
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at McKinney Falls State Park, you'll want to book the moment the window opens — at 8 a.m., exactly 5 months before your arrival date. Midweek stays are much easier to find.
McKinney Falls State Park has 81 total sites. 12 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 69 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 6 Cabin sites in the loop.
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Book the standard water + electric sites — they're the bulk of the park and put you close to restrooms with showers and the Lower Falls. For Privacy: Cabins or sites toward the edges of the loops give you the most breathing room; the park is compact, so true seclusion is limited. For RVs: Reserve the premium 50/30/20-amp sites first — they handle bigger rigs and only 12 exist, so they go fastest. For Couples: Any of the water + electric sites works for a quick getaway; if you want a roof, the six remodeled cabins are a comfortable upgrade.
Essentials: tent or RV (depending on site type), sleeping bags, cooler with ice, firewood (can't collect wood in most Texas parks), sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, and headlamps. Mosquitoes can be fierce near the creek in summer — bring repellent
Year-round thanks to Austin's mild winters. Spring and fall weekends book up 3-5 months out. Summer is hot but swimming in the creek makes up for it.
Cancellations at McKinney Falls State Park post directly to the ReserveAmerica booking system, so check it there for openings, especially midweek. If nothing opens up, a cabin or vacation rental near Austin is a solid backup you can book today.
Yes! McKinney Falls State Park has cabins available. 6 cabins at $86/night. Cabins book up fast — check ReserveAmerica directly for openings, or book a nearby cabin or vacation rental as a backup.
Yes. Water + Electric (): max 12 sites, Water, 50/30/20-amp electric. Water + Electric (): max 69 sites, Water, 30/20-amp electric. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
McKinney Falls State Park is about 15 min from downtown Austin. Located near Austin, TX in the Central Texas region.
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