Parks Near Austin, Texas
Explore the Texas Hill Country and beyond from Austin, with swimming holes, caves, and vast wilderness areas.
Popular Parks Near Austin
Big Bend National Park
450 miles from Austin
4.8
National Park
Highlights:
- Rio Grande
- Chisos Mountains
- Dark skies
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
90 miles from Austin
4.6
State Park
Highlights:
- Granite dome
- Rock climbing
- Stargazing
McKinney Falls State Park
15 miles from Austin
4.4
State Park
Highlights:
- Swimming holes
- Waterfalls
- Hiking trails
Popular Activities
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Rock climbing
- Stargazing
- Camping
Best Times to Visit
- Spring (March-May)
- Fall (October-November)
- Winter for Big Bend
Driving Tips
- Big Bend requires a multi-day trip
- Enchanted Rock requires day-use reservations
- Flash flooding possible - check weather
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