McKinney Falls State Park

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4.0/5 · 608 reviews
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Nov 3, 2024
It is hard to get an "idea" of the falls when there has not been any rain in a while and the "falls" consist of, essentially, a firehose sized hole in the side of a limestone outcropping....okay, wel… Full review by tencatdaddy
Oct 25, 2024
The falls do not flow in the hot weather. I had been wanting to stay at this park because I’ve seen beautiful pictures of the falls. Unfortunately in October the river is dry since there had not bee… Full review by TravelingBum52
Jul 15, 2024
We went for the 4th of July and booked and paid for the park entrance in advance to avoid being unable to enter once there. The water is warm and nice and it's a lovely fall to spend the day. There i… Full review by Zoila Emilia S
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Questions & answers

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I have a street legal golf cart that I use to get around other parks because my wife and I have limited mobility. We are …
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I have a street legal golf cart that I use to get around other parks because my wife and I have limited mobility. We are booked for 2 nights at McKinney Falls (06/14-06/16). I am asking If we would be able to use our cart to get around McKinney Falls State Park.
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Your best bet is to call the park directly and ask. I did not see anything of this nature when I was there. The walking surface is not always paved, flat or even. However you should find …
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Your best bet is to call the park directly and ask. I did not see anything of this nature when I was there. The walking surface is not always paved, flat or even. However you should find out if this would even be allowed.
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Answer by Lisa S · Apr 15, 2024
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What do you think about tick danger, if camping here? Signed, can not get Lyme.
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this time of year you should be ok
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Answer by Rick B · Nov 15, 2019
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Are the falls open on Thanksgiving day (2019)?
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I do not know. Try the park website.
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Hi, I have a question regarding facilities at the park. At the end of this month my fiancé and I are going to get married in …
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Hi, I have a question regarding facilities at the park. At the end of this month my fiancé and I are going to get married in the park. However we are both traveling and have never been there. Can anyone tell me if the restroom facilities near the headquarter building would be adequate enough to change into my dress or should I plan to change into it prior to arriving at the park. Thank you for the info!
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It would depend on your dress. It is a typical state park restroom. Small and kind of stinky. I feel like the floors are icky and bugs and spider webs are plentiful. If you had help …
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It would depend on your dress. It is a typical state park restroom. Small and kind of stinky. I feel like the floors are icky and bugs and spider webs are plentiful. If you had help getting it on then MAYBE, but not if you have to put it on the floor and step in.
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Are there showers and bathrooms at this park?
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Yes!
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What is considered a public stream?
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A stream is navigable by statute if it retains an average width of 30 feet from the mouth up.2 It is important to understand that the entire stream bed is...
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