Day Pass Day Entry - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Save the Day Passes
Many parks fill to capacity on weekends and holidays. Pre-purchase a day pass and guarantee your entry and parking. Day passes are:
When the park reaches maximum capacity it will close to day-use visitors without a reservation. Closures are common on weekends and holidays so reservations are highly recommended. If you are planning to visit for the day, please arrive early and have a back-up plan in case of a closure.
Access to trails across Onion Creek may be affected by creek conditions due to rainfall. Please contact the park for trail access information.
- Only valid for entry during the time slot you select. Once you enter, you may stay in the park for the rest of the day.
- Valid until 10 p.m., unless the park closes earlier.
- Available up to 1 month in advance.
- Not transferrable to another person or park.
- Also sold at the park, if available.
When the park reaches maximum capacity it will close to day-use visitors without a reservation. Closures are common on weekends and holidays so reservations are highly recommended. If you are planning to visit for the day, please arrive early and have a back-up plan in case of a closure.
Access to trails across Onion Creek may be affected by creek conditions due to rainfall. Please contact the park for trail access information.
Driving Directions
In Austin, from the intersection of Hwy 71 & 183, take Hwy 183 south approximately 1.7 miles to McKinney Falls Parkway, turn right, go approximately 3 miles to the park entrance on the right.
From San Antonio:
Take IH35 North to Austin, take the WM Cannon Dr exit. turn right on WM Cannon Dr to McKinney Falls Parkway, at McKinney Falls Pkwy turn left, park is 1 mile on the left.
From San Antonio:
Take IH35 North to Austin, take the WM Cannon Dr exit. turn right on WM Cannon Dr to McKinney Falls Parkway, at McKinney Falls Pkwy turn left, park is 1 mile on the left.
Alerts and Important Information
When the park reaches maximum capacity it will close to day-use visitors without a reservation. Closures are common on weekends and holidays so reservations are highly recommended. If you are planning to visit for the day, please arrive early and have a back-up plan in case of a closure. Customers with camping reservations will be able to enter during these closures.
Access to trails across Onion Creek may be affected by creek conditions due to rainfall. Please contact the park for trail access information.
Access to trails across Onion Creek may be affected by creek conditions due to rainfall. Please contact the park for trail access information.
If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park.
DAY USE FEE:
$6 per day, per person 13 and older.
OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
The park office is open from 8:00am to 4:15pm every day of the week.
Gate is open from 8am to 10pm. If you will be a late arrival, you must call the park at 512-243-1643 prior to 4:15pm on arrival date for late arrival instructions.
Pets must remain on a leash at all times and are not allowed to swim in the water.
Coolers are not allowed at the Falls. Please picnic only in designated picnic areas.
Swimming is allowed in Onion Creek. The park does not have lifeguards; swim at your own risk. .
PARK PHONE NUMBER: 512-243-1643
DAY USE FEE:
$6 per day, per person 13 and older.
OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
The park office is open from 8:00am to 4:15pm every day of the week.
Gate is open from 8am to 10pm. If you will be a late arrival, you must call the park at 512-243-1643 prior to 4:15pm on arrival date for late arrival instructions.
Pets must remain on a leash at all times and are not allowed to swim in the water.
Coolers are not allowed at the Falls. Please picnic only in designated picnic areas.
Swimming is allowed in Onion Creek. The park does not have lifeguards; swim at your own risk. .
PARK PHONE NUMBER: 512-243-1643
Notes
OVERNIGHT CAMPING LATE ARRIVALS:
For campers arriving after 4:15pm you must call the park at 512-243-1643 before 4:15pm to receive the entrance gate code. The gate code is only given out to registered customers and customers calling the day of their confirmed reservation. Complete instructions for customers arriving late are located at the Late Arrival Station at the park headquarters. Late arrivals must contact the park on the first day of the reservation or the following morning no later than noon. Any reservation holders who have not contacted the park by this deadline will forfeit the rest of their reservation. .
Walk-up reservations may be available but must be confirmed with park staff by 4:15pm. There are usually no campsites available without reservations on most weekends and around major holidays. If the 'Campsites Full – NO VACANCY' sign is posted then no campsites are available without a confirmed reservation..
FOR CABIN:.
If you are a late arrival with a confirmed reservation for a cabin, you must call the park at 512-243-1643 before 4:15pm to receive your cabin door code. The gate code is only given out to registered customers and customers calling the day of their confirmed reservation. If for any reason you were unable to receive your cabin door code, please find a park host (in sites: 22, 37, 38, 70 & 83) for further instructions. .
For campers arriving after 4:15pm you must call the park at 512-243-1643 before 4:15pm to receive the entrance gate code. The gate code is only given out to registered customers and customers calling the day of their confirmed reservation. Complete instructions for customers arriving late are located at the Late Arrival Station at the park headquarters. Late arrivals must contact the park on the first day of the reservation or the following morning no later than noon. Any reservation holders who have not contacted the park by this deadline will forfeit the rest of their reservation. .
Walk-up reservations may be available but must be confirmed with park staff by 4:15pm. There are usually no campsites available without reservations on most weekends and around major holidays. If the 'Campsites Full – NO VACANCY' sign is posted then no campsites are available without a confirmed reservation..
FOR CABIN:.
If you are a late arrival with a confirmed reservation for a cabin, you must call the park at 512-243-1643 before 4:15pm to receive your cabin door code. The gate code is only given out to registered customers and customers calling the day of their confirmed reservation. If for any reason you were unable to receive your cabin door code, please find a park host (in sites: 22, 37, 38, 70 & 83) for further instructions. .