This 4,800-acre scenic park features picturesque waterfalls, abundant animal and bird life, fishing, swimming, camping, picnicking, and hiking. Located approximately eight miles east of Johnson City on FM 2766. Because of their shallow roots, the trees are susceptible to damage by soil compaction and visitors are cautioned to stay on prescribed paths to ensure continued vigor of the maple stands. Fall color is usually at its peak in early November. Park facilities include campsites with water, picnic areas, restrooms, showers, and primitive camp areas reached by almost eleven miles of hiking and backpacking trails.
Swimming is permitted but no facilities are provided.
Located 4 miles north of Vanderpool on RR 187. Tent and RV camping, restrooms, showers, picnic sites, plus fishing, canoeing, swimming, and hiking are available. At the confluence of Onion and Williamson Creeks, this park offers quiet pools, occasional rapids and waterfalls. Excellent visitor center, hiking and interpretive trails, campsites, playground, and the ruins of homestead of Thomas F. McKinney, one of Stephen F. Austin's original 300 colonists. Situated about thirteen miles southeast of downtown Austin.