Mother Neff State Park

Mother Neff State Park is the very first Texas state park, donated by Isabella Neff (Governor Pat Neff's mother) in 1916. Recently expanded and renovated, the park sits along the Leon River with towering live oaks, limestone bluffs, and the historic Tonkawa Cave. A cornerstone of Texas state park history.

30 campsites|Central Texas|1 hr 30 min from Austin|$5/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Water + Electric

$22/night

River Oaks Loop · Sites 1-15 · 15 sites

Water, 30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$15/night

Meadow Loop · Sites 16-22 · 7 sites

WaterRV OKTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$12/night

Bluff Trail Loop · Sites 23-30 · 8 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Mother Neff State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-15 (River Oaks) — water/electric, shaded by massive oaks

For Privacy:Sites 20-30 (Bluff Trail) — tent sites near the limestone bluffs

For RVs:Sites 1-15 — water/electric pads suitable for most RVs

When to Go

March through November. Gaining popularity after recent expansion. Spring and fall weekends fill up.

Tips

→Explore Tonkawa Cave — it has fascinating Native American history
→The park expansion added excellent new trails and campsites
→Huge live oaks provide great shade for summer camping
→Only 90 minutes from Austin — a solid weekend option

Highlights

First Texas state park (established 1916)Recently expanded and renovatedTonkawa Cave with Native American historyLeon River accessTowering live oak trees5 miles of trails through diverse habitats

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