McKinney Roughs Nature Park
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Last checked: Nov 3, 2026 · official sitesource
A 1,140-acre LCRA nature park between Austin and Bastrop with river-bottom and pine-canyon trails, a wildlife viewing blind and a visitor center. Kids under 13 get in free.
Ages
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
Nature trails along the Colorado River and a visitor center; best for 4+ on the shorter loops
Price
Under $10
$5 adults, kids 12 and under free, $2 seniors/military/disabled; free with LCRA Parks Pass.
Hours
Sunrise to sunset daily
Good to know: Park open daily sunrise to sunset; gift shop 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Zip line, UTV tours, rafting and archery are separate bookable programs.
Setting
Outdoor
- Good in rain: Not really
Getting there
1884 State Highway 71 West, Cedar Creek, TX 78612
Rough drive times
- about 20 min from Bastrop
- about 40 min from Central Austin
- about 40 min from South Austin
- about 45 min from Lockhart
Estimated from distance, not live traffic.
Parent details
- Stroller access
- PartlyLCRA's park map marks a few short self-guided ADA trails near the main campus; most of the ~18 miles are natural-surface hiking/multiuse trails.
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Shade
- Some
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Nearby
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Hunter's Crossing Park
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- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
FreeOutdoor about 15 min from here
Bastrop Public Library
Library · Bastrop
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
FreeIndoor about 20 min from here
Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard
Restaurant / brewery · Bastrop
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- Ages 3–5
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- Ages 10–12
$$Indoor + outdoor about 20 min from here
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