# McKinney Roughs Nature Park

> Place to go for families in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area (TX). Times are Central Time.

- When: Open daily, sunrise to sunset; gift shop 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Where: McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1884 State Highway 71 West, Cedar Creek, TX 78612
- Ages: all ages
- Price: Adults $5; children 12 and younger free; seniors 65+, military and disabled $2
- Schedule: Open daily, sunrise to sunset; gift shop 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Organizer: LCRA Parks
- Official page: https://lcraparks.com/parks/mckinney-roughs-nature-park
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

McKinney Roughs is an LCRA nature park on the Colorado River between Bastrop and Austin, with miles of multiuse trails through the Lost Pines edge, river bottomland and rugged hills. Families can hike, mountain bike or ride horseback on the trails, look for birds, snakes and pond life, and book guided adventures such as UTV tours, river rafting, a high-ropes course and the Zip Lost Pines zip line tour (age, weight and fee rules apply to each). The park also runs seasonal family programs such as the Family Nature Quest and holiday events. It is open daily from sunrise to sunset, and the gift shop is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Day entry is $5 for adults, $2 for seniors 65 and older, military and visitors with disabilities, and free for children 12 and younger.

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