LCRA, McKinney Roughs Nature Park Reviews

Great hidden history! I'll let that be a mystery except some things can be hidden in plain sight.

Nice hiking. The river runs on one edge. Several areas with good views. Nice sitting area at the nature center. Great zip line course on the property.

An expansive trail system of over 18 miles which takes you through several different experiences. Visit the canyon floor and the springs there, the Colorado River, and feel the pine needles under your shoes. Well maintained and great signage. Plenty of opportunities at the learning center to discover more about the region and some trails are accessible by horse as well.

Beautiful hiking trails and nice nature center inside. The grounds are well maintained.

I stopped here to walk a couple trails after sitting in the car too long. They're pretty easy and well labeled trails. Most TX parks aren't too bad because they aren't mountainous. There's water fountains up at the front if you forgot your water. Bring bug spray if you plan ahead. Tons of wasps.

I love this place, trails and nature, very relaxing

They messed with the kids so much but I did not like it because only one person was good there and it was Caleb

Great place for parties it's really nice was there for a bridal shower...

Great place to spend the day with family. Beautiful vista's well groomed nature trails. friendly atmosphere.

I love this place. Well maintained and something for everyone.

Well maintained trails, quiet, nice views of the river.

N the last 10 years I've lived 10 miles from this place. I drive by almost every day and never once did I go. I have been missing out for so long. It was such an amazing nature walk through the trails. If you have not been you really need to go. But, be sure your up for the walk and watch for snakes. I wouldn't go after the rain unless you have some good rain boots.

Great views. Offers fun outdoor and water activities

Large LCRA (Lower Colorado River Authority) owned park space. There is a day-use fee. It borders the Colorado River, and boasts 18 miles of hiking and equine trails.

Beautiful Park along the water front....great place to go for a walk. Close to Anthony's restaurant which has great food and views.

Some nice long hikes and a few short ones. Great river views.

Nice place to hike but some of the trails need some maintenance.

This is a hidden jewel. Lots of trails and great views along the Colorado River.

We stopped here for about an hour. Very nice, clean park. There are hiking trails and a visitors center. They also have droms and a dining hall for group retreats

Great place to hike, good for business meetings, offers river rafting.

We chose McKinney Roughs for our wedding and reception, and we couldn't be more pleased!! The staff was extremely friendly, responsive, and accommodating. The park itself was beautiful beyond belief, and everything was so clean and well maintained, it felt like a resort! We have nothing but the highest praise for the staff who assisted us from the moment we arrived to review the park, to the evening we wrapped up the reception. I can't thank the team at McKinney Roughs enough for everything. It was just awesome!

I love bringing my dogs here to go for a hike. It's always a lot of fun and it's such a gorgeous park. Highly recommended!

Nice park. Some of the trails are neglected but there are some good inclines and beautiful views. Unpaved mud and gravel. The main park has a few buildings in front that area undergoing some construction or updates.

Great place for a hike or trail run. If / when i go again I will spray myself with bug spray. And watch out for spider webs that stretch across the trails! Very quiet, peaceful and beautiful.

Stumbled upon this place by accident. It seems amazing although the programs are apparently paralyzed by COVID-19.

One of my favorite things about the park... is that it s always clean! It s hard to enjoy the good hike or run if the trails have trash. All and all... all the facilities are clean and well kept. One other awesome bonus is the wildlife. I went off for a 18 mile run this weekend and had the luxury of running with a few white tail dear.

headed out of houston to the nearby hyatt lost pines and came over here every day for three days to hike with my dog. 1) the woman working the visitor center was beyond friendly and helpful finding the right trails (as my schedule allowed) 2) the trails are well designed 3) the signage on the trails was perfect 4) the view on the bluff (80 feet high) was amazing. while taking a water break saw some longhorn and other cattle wander into the colorado for a dip and drink while a lone hawk circled. thank you lcra for the hard work to preserve this area. i will be back.

I loved this park. Great hiking trails with some decent elevation changes and views of the surrounding area. Plus we got to see this beautiful Giant Lichen Orbweaver spider!

I held my wedding here and cannot say enough positive things about Jheri and the other staff at the park. This park is beautiful and was a gorgeous setting for my event. Jheri was easy to work with and happily answered all my questions throughout the planning process. I definitely plan to visit the park again soon to spend more time enjoying the scenery because it is a piece of paradise.

Really great park for hiking with a wide variety of terrain and very well marked. I will be back

A beautiful space to have a beaut wedding. Thoroughly impressed.

Just a great place to hike, picnic or play in the water

Great place to hike. Great views of valleys and the river. Well maintained.

HORSEFLIES!!!!!!!!! They are everywhere. I love that equestrians can park at the HQ, but the horseflies are unrelenting and will ruin a ride. We even practically bathed in fly spray... didn't help.

The park has 12 miles of equestrian trails that are very well maintained and 18 miles of hiking trails both with great views along the Colorado river and overlooks

Great park with lots of trails that cover a host of different terrains plus the river! The visitor's center is one the nicest I've even been to and had the absolute most helpful employees! Very lovely area, will definitely be back

Went with a group to do the high routes course. Or guide, Pat was great with the kids. We love the facilities and the trails are well maintained.

Very nicely done, small but designed well. Lots to offer

We love getting out into green spaces. This one is close by and has plenty of trails. Bring a picnic, enjoy bird watching. Pop into the nature and science center to peruse their dioramas, wet and dry specimens and flip through their library. It's $5 for adults if you don't have a membership. O think kids 5 and under are free. They also rent out rooms or buildings for events. Really beautiful space. #nature #exploreoutside #shaded #daytrip

Highly recommended if you want to stay near Austin. Great trail

Love the park, it's quiet with great views and scenery.

Nice place for a shaded walk in wooded area and along Texas Colorado River bank. But still a little muddy (in lower aress along the riverbanks) from recent rains. I could walk there from where I was and explore for free.

Made a quick stop here, property is well maintained.

Beautiful place!! Nice hiking trails. Great place for banquets and parties.

Hiking is the main attraction here but you can also ride your horse along the many well maintained trails bordering the Colorado River. The facilities are clean and modern.

McKinney Roughs is one of my favorite places to go hiking. I have been there dozens of times with my dog and fiance, however when I went this past weekend August 10, 2014 the horse flies were OUT OF CONTROL. I got bitten by swarms of horse More

We had a great afternoon hiking a couple of trails. Very nice natural park with beautiful facilities for school groups or retreats. Visitor center had friendly staff and interesting information. Highly recommend!

McKinney Roughs is located 20 outside of Austin is hey 71 E toward Houston, Also right next to the Hyatt, the Hyatt has a Zipline, & a lazy river if anyone's interested. Lazy rivers great after a day of hiking at McKinney Roughs..

Walking trails need more signage. Easy to get lost.

Some trails were closed without signs at the start. We still went on them but nothing special but we had some time to kill on our road trip so we stopped for an hour, Riverside trail took about 45 mins back and forth but we walked at a NewYorkers pace.

Love this place! We rented one of their halls for a birthday party PLUS we rented out their sleeping quarters for 30 people. It was great at nighttime as you feel you are in the middle of nowhere and do no have to worry about neighbors complaining. We had a blast and would return!

I walked around with an adoptable dog from Austin Pets Aive and did a photo shoot of him with great backdrops of the trees and buldings. The few staff members we came across were extremely friendly and enjoyed meeting Alexander.

LCRA keeps this park in tip top shape! It's a must!

Stroller-accesaable. My family went out just expecting to hike and ended up dipping our feet into the beautiful clear water. Small minnows we're giving my son and me kisses on our feet!! We enjoyed this hiking park.

Great hiking spot. And for a place so close to Austin, it wasn't overrun with garbage or unleashed dogs like the greenbelts and McKinney Falls are.

Absolutely beautiful. I'm getting married here next year and can't wait!

Now closed on Sundays. Haven't updated their information yet. Can still access some of the trails via the resort or the hwy 71 trailheads.

Great place to hike. Lots of trails and variety of scenery. (There's even some pine trees! The northerner in me got pretty excited about that). Only thing that irked my untameable spirit was having to pay $6 each to walk around in the woods. :P

Absolutely stunning, untouched by the insane population growth of our time. It was a very special treat!

I hesitate to say what a beautiful hidden gem this is, lest I spoil it with a crowd.

A little taste of the Piney Woods in Central Texas.

This is a great spot to go trail riding. Small daily fee. Great trails ( about 17 miles total ) with varying elevations and scenery from ridge line in the pines to bottom land down by the Colorado River. The trail heads have plenty of parking space, some day pens, water, mounting blocks, and even a round pen ( Hwy 71 trail head ).

Rugged hiking trails through beautiful forested land. Trails are well marked.

Beautiful location and knowledgeable staff. A truly unique ecosystem definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful! The waterfall/swimming, big gorgeous cypress trees, and peaceful paths are so relaxing.