Big Oak Campground

At McKinney Falls State Park, there are nearly nine miles of trails that are great for road or mountain bikes. The 2.8-mile Onion Creek trail has a hard surface which is great for road bikes.

McKinney Falls State Park has great fishing spots, including ample shoreline access to Onion Creek. Fishing gear is available to rent through the state park!

McKinney is a great place for easy to moderate hikes. The trails take you all throughout Mckinney Falls State Park and allow for great views of the waterfalls. Hiking trails range from .5 miles to 3-mile loops. Checking out "Old Baldy" is a must! The bald cypress tree (and the 2012 Austin Tree of the Year), stands over 100 feet high and is over 500 years old.

There are great rocks within the Mckinney Falls State Park for bouldering. Keep an eye on the weather, the rocks can be slick after a rainy day.

Swimming is permitted in Onion Creek. The creek is prone to flooding after a rainfall, so make sure swimming conditions are safe! There is nothing better than floating in the creek beneath the waterfalls.

The opportunity for wildlife spotting in McKinney Falls State park is great—including white-tailed deer, raccoons, armadillos, squirrels and many bird species, including the colorful painted bunting. The flowing waters of Onion and William­son creeks support majestic bald cypress trees and bright wild­flowers like red turk's cap.