McKinney Falls State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

⚠️ Safety Notice: Lower Falls Conditions

Recent flooding has created hazardous conditions at Lower Falls in McKinney Falls State Park. Water levels and currents remain dangerous, and crossing or swimming is strongly discouraged at this time.

Flood runoff has also brought in significant debris. Our team is currently assessing the situation and developing a plan to remove debris as soon as conditions allow.

While it is still swim at your own risk, your safety is our priority. Please enjoy the park responsibly.

🌿 National Volunteer Week at McKinney Falls State Park! 🌿

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who help make McKinney Falls State Park a place of beauty, learning, and community. From trail maintenance and habitat restoration to visitor support and educational programs, our volunteers pour their time, energy, and heart into protecting this special place.

Every hour you give strengthens our park’s future. Every act of service ,big or small, creates a ripple of impact that thousands of visitors feel each year. Your dedication keeps our trails safe, our wildlife thriving, and our community connected to nature.

💚 To all our volunteers: THANK YOU.
You are the heartbeat of McKinney Falls, and we are endlessly grateful for your passion and stewardship.

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, National Volunteer Week is the perfect time to get involved! Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities and spotlight stories throughout the week.

Curious what our state parks will look like in the next 50 years? 🦺
Come hang with us at McKinney Falls SP on April 23 in for a “Wild Night” Speaker Series chat with Texas State Parks and TPW Magazine.
We’re diving into 👇
• The future of State Parks
• Centennial Fund insights
• Our “Parks for All” mission
• Plus tons more!
📲 Register for the event: https://shorturl.at/Qs0lq
📍 McKinney Falls State Park at the Smith Visitor Center
🎟️ Free event (park admission required)
📖 Plus attendees receive a FREE April issue of the

Thank you so much to the Friends of McKinney Falls State Park! Keeping our parkway clean is always such a challenge for park staff and we could not do it without the help of our volunteers.

🎉 Thank You for Celebrating 50 Years with Us! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate McKinney Falls State Park’s 50th Birthday with us. 💚

From guided hikes and Buffalo Soldiers Program- Texas Parks and Wildlife to interpretive stations, crafts, and community connections, it was so special to see so many people enjoying and appreciating this beautiful place together.

We’re grateful for each and every one of you who helped make this milestone unforgettable.

Thank you for being part of our story. Here’s to many more years at McKinney Falls! 🎉🎉🎉

Hi everyone! Our event is still happening - rain or shine!
To keep everyone comfortable, we’re spreading activities and booths across two locations this year. Both spots will have great things to see and do, so feel free to explore both!

This adjustment helps us stay prepared for possible rain while still offering a day full of fun. We can’t wait to see you!

🌎 To conserve paper, we suggest that you take a picture of this itinerary to ensure you get the most out of your visit tomorrow. Some paper handouts will still be available. 🌎

🌧️ Rain or shine, we’re still celebrating! 🎉

McKinney Falls State Park’s 50th Birthday Celebration is still happening this Saturday from 10 AM - 3 PM!

Due to the rain, all activities will be moved indoors to the Visitor Center and Dining Hall so you can stay dry while enjoying the fun.

While some outdoor activities like archery and guided hikes have been canceled, we’ll still have plenty to enjoy including booths, hands-on activities, and interpretive stations!

Come celebrate with us! We can’t wait to see you there!🎉🎉🎉

We're getting even closer to our birthday party and we'd love to see you here! Join us on April 11th as we celebrate 50 years of McKinney Falls State Park! Entry into the park will be FREE with plenty of activities to enjoy!

More details on the event can be found here:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/mckinney-falls/mckinney-falls-50th-birthday-celebration?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ-CplleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoQ2NzNlIxWUducmU3aFVOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrfVDpEM4vyFAcNwFGKBIofyWsn-wxjTjS4wsYOEj5gDoEi6O4YVYwvu-6AR_aem_v3bQDkcxrv5yY1CTKaTqTw

As of today, April 7th, our burn ban has been lifted! Fires are now allowed in designated fire rings or picnic grills.