There are definitely reasons why this park is so popular and why the website recommends purchasing…read moreday passes in advance. McKinney Falls is gorgeous! We went for a hike there right after a big storm and the grounds were so green and vibrant. We mostly stuck to the Onion Creek Trail as it is paved; however, the storm brought in mud to a few places on the trail, so be prepared to maneuver or wear proper footwear if you go during rainy season. Many families line up to take pictures in front of the upper falls (outside the Smith visitor center), so go early if you'd like a picture free of other guests. We then went to the lower falls area where there is an expanse of limestone (I believe) to get to the falls. There's a very small beach and swimming hole area that many families were enjoying. It's important to note that dogs can't enter any of the water at this park. The park also had multiple designated fishing areas as well. We drove around the campgrounds and they have well-maintained water + electric sites at every site. We would highly recommend a visit if you're in the Austin area.

Austin, Tx. Actually the park is pretty nice, except…read moreconditions on a hot summer day were not ideal. The lower falls had little water and there was a huge slew of trash and litter in it and it looked disgusting. The upper falls were better but very little water flowing. We were leaving soon but my wire told me to pull over so she could photograph some wildflowers. I did because there was nobody there that day, but a Ranger had to come scold me anyway. Well I did leave behind my $12. I hope it goes for trash removal.

Stayed Friday night after Christmas on our way heading back home. They let us change our spot once…read morewe got on site. We moved closer to the bathrooms and with no neighbors on either side. I don't remember her name, but the lady was super friendly and nice. There were kids in the pool (yes - Texas Christmas weather). We rode our e-bikes over to the Pepperment Park light festival thing. Super fun! We got 3 putt putt passes with our RV stay! Bathrooms were nice and clean and spacious! Enough hot water for 3 showers in a row. Haha. Had a great time and will definitely be coming back.

We had an RV rally with about 26 units. This RV park is top shelf. The sites are generous with…read moreplenty of room to park a tow vehicle. The amenities (pool, dog park, restrooms, gathering area) were wonderful & clean. Being able to sit at your RV and watch cars racing by is amazing. Our group enjoyed the tower tour, mini golf and go karting. But the stars of the stay are in the office--Jade & Fran. Every question or request was responded to very quickly and with a smile. These two made our stay outstanding.

THE FIVE DOLLARS SPOT. $5 DOLLARS to enjoy the view, nature and outdoors with your loved ones or…read morelike me, your dogs! Shotgun, the owner, met us at the front and went out of his way to walk and direct us to the beach we needed for the doggos! It was so peaceful and relaxing, and because of Shotgun and the other team members we had an amazing first experience of the year. Our pups had so much fun and the water, although cold was perfect!! Thank you Shotgun and team!!

We had a lot of fun here. We went on a Friday morning and we were the only ones there for about 3…read morehours. We didn't rent any canoes or tubes or anything. It was $5 per person and we took 2 of our dogs. Leashes aren't required so once people did get there, dogs were just running up to our dogs who were leashed and their owners didn't care. We ended up leaving a couple of hours after that. The water is amazing though and there's a lot of different entry spots into the water. One trail to drive down might require 4x4 though.

Holly was great. We were two 30 year olds that thought we knew enough to get down river and fast…read more OH HOW WRONG WE WERE. We rented a boat from her, she talked us through all the questions we had, she coached us where we needed help, and she did all that while we were out of town. We signed up to do the TWS and rented our boat from PWS and the service was awesome. We never would have done as good as we did if it weren't for her. If you are a first timer to running the TWS and, especially if you are going in coming in from out of town or are new to the sport, Holly will make your experience better.

Great trip. Our driver was at the drop off and pickup spots as promised. The river got a bit…read moretricky in places, but not too difficult.

Rockin'R River Rides had a nice set up. They do seem to nickel and dime you a bit. $15 for parking,…read more$25 for a cooler float tube which is what the going rate per person is. They have an air conditioned portable bathroom trailer that is decent. 6 stalls in the women's room and they were fairly clean. The summer heat had them smelling a little funky, but I'm not sure what can be done to fix that. The staff was friendly. The school bus ride back to the starting point after the float was nostalgic. For a moment, it took me back to feeling like we were on a school field trip. We definitely see ourselves coming back but at least bringing our own floats for our coolers to cut down on the expense. We had a large group with 2 coolers so it was $50 just to bring our coolers along.

Whenever we're in the Gruene area (which is a lot) and we want to to float, we always use Rockin'…read moreR. This is their main location. They have several in the regional area but my review is for the Gruene location. The staff are really fun and helpful (you know like when you're getting out and fall on your rear and they help you out of the water). Rental rates are fair and the tubes are clean.

If you've never been to a state park in Texas you don't know what you're missing…read more Texas state parks are super well cared for and are always beautiful and a great time. They are super cheap and if you go regularly you can get a park pass and its even cheaper. If there's a fishing spot often you can go to the park office and borrow fishing gear. Texas Parks & Wildlife is definitely doing something right.

You make to make too many rules for a disabled veteran to obtain a pass and the rules are not…read morealways the same , some rules say you can have a companion and others say they have to pay half price? You need to get on the same page with everyone in making the rules .

What an incredible organization with the most wonderful people. They taught my 9 and 11 year old…read morechildren to Sail in a week. It was hands down the favorite camp of the summer and it inspired so many dreams in my children. My kids went from knowing nothing about boat to able to sail on their own in a matter of days. They love being on the water and being the captain of their ship. They learned so much about boats and sailing but also about responsibility and leadership. We have loved being a part of sail strong and we can not wait to take more classes and attend camp again.

From the owner: Sail Strong's offers under-served youth the opportunity to build life skills through sailing. We…read morewant to show them opportunities that may otherwise have been unavailable to them, opening the doors to other experiences and adventures. Through hands-on experiences and mentorship on the water, we strive to create a supportive community where young people can chart their own courses toward brighter futures

I hate this place i went to it and it is poorly runned bad its bad staff i got hurt on The main…read morecable and we are forced to stay on the wibit to 11.00-3.00 stay away the worst camp one Earth.

We loved the water park at Quest! We took three pre-teen boys to the park and they had a blast…read more The "blob" was so fun to launch them skyward, and they loved the giant obstacle course. The slides and the swings were great, too. Being able to bring our own food helped us save some money, and all the people there were extremely friendly and supportive. The "big kids" were so nice to our kids and it made for a really nice environment. Will definitely be back.

Founders lied about the ratio. Said it is a 12:1 student to teacher ratio. What was the everyday…read morereality was a mere 28:1 student to babysitter ratio. 2 stars for the coordinator directly above us, he was great and deserved more recognition. Went in for the interview to work here and told it was going to be an enrichment program where us as "instructors" would be teaching. The hiring managers failed to acknowledge that instructor position were already filled and we would merely be babysitting in an after school daycare, which after many questions I had in the interview, they failed to mention. The directors at my location were more in for the money, over glorifying what the company actually stood for. It is sad to see that these kids weren't able to voice their concerns and parents were lied to in attempt for a cash grab. Actual worker were nice but conditions bad. Kids bullying and outrageous outbursts like I've never seen. Age groups were coordinated accordingly.

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Great spot to stay at! We had a conference in Austin and stayed here 2 weeks.. right across from…read morethe NASCAR racetrack The mgr Eddie was awesome and treated us like family. Our children were able to have movie nights here on a big projector screen and we grilled burgers & hot dogs. They also have a food truck.. inexpensive and the food is Sweet spot to stay at, only 20 mins from downtown Would definitely stay here again, and an extremely reasonable price. Thanks Eddie!

Perfect location! Eddie (the manager for the location) is the best. Multiple food trucks onsite…read more Great food!! Cigar lounge. Super clean bathrooms. Wish I could give more than 5 Stars!!!!