I remember visiting this park several years ago. It was in the winter-time so no swimming, but all the trails were well maintained and a peaceful hike. Also, my son in law proposed to my daughter at this park during a hike.
The park does a great job maintaining the trails. How’s the park during the winter? We went over the weekend and it was packed. That’s awesome on the proposal, did he propose by the falls?
@@MrSTravelQuest To be honest, I don't remember a whole lot about that trip, it was maybe seven or eight years ago. And I think we went during the week so there were not very many people there. Also, a lot of the park was closed off for repairs from an earlier flood, but the parts that were open we're very welcoming do visitors, if I remember right why we went during the week was to get away from all the hustle and bustle and just have a peaceful get away. I believe he proposed to her right above the rock shelter trail, that large area of flat rock.
@@paulmilsaps4476 I seen some footage of how the falls look after it rains. I can see why they would close some areas of the park. The Rock shelter area a perfect spot to propose.
Trust me! It was hot when we went and wished I just stayed in the water. I have so much footage of this park. The upper falls were pretty cool and lots of cool shots to get. I'm glad you did this park too, you had some great shots of the camp sites.
Great job on the informative video and the good camera views. We're moving back to Central Texas and this is definitely a place I'm excited to visit again.
Been going to this park since 1995. Love this park. Great video, best one on this park I’ve seen. Also to answer the question the upper falls is 100 percent the better swim spot. But I love the entire park. I can walk it blind folded
Thank you so much! We love McKinney Falls, we plan on visiting Austin in the summer for some great waterholes. What’s your favorite trail at McKinney Falls?
You can check that info here tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mckinney-falls/fees-facilities/campsites The park has over 81 sites to choose from. You have any questions let me know.
We just got here with our RV and can’t tell you how perfect this video is. Thank you so much. Great job! And now, off we go to explore everything you showed us in this video. Thanks again!
@@MrSTravelQuest Also, this was a great find for me (your video) because I RV full-time and decided to slow it down a bit and stay in the Austin area until end of this year, and see you have other videos that will be a useful for me as this one. So I’ll definitely watch all of them 😬👍🏼
@@MrSTravelQuest I intend to check out all of them until end of this year. Again, your video(s) was a great find for me and I’m grateful I found the channel. Great job again, coming from a dad of a son who’s with me now and is a professional and award winning videographer! 😬
Wow so I'm at caprock RN, from your recommendation, and your in my home town. Day time this place has the worst fly infestation I've ever seen, night time muxh better, and cool temps.
You will love Caprock, which trails are you planning to do? We went to McKinney Falls over the weekend, it wasn’t to bad. It was busy in the falls area, but the trails were empty.
I am learning that Texas State Parks considers any camera more powerful than a cell phone a professional camara, and that photography with such cameras on their property constitutes a "media production". This means that any serious hobbiest, birder watcher, or what have you will need to get written permission from the Texas State Parks to take pictures/video 90-days in advance. I am curious if anyone else has run across this before and what happened.
Any thing that’s considered low impact (single shooter) you won’t need a media pass. The only park that requires a permit is Longhorn Cavern. You see plenty of folks recording on DSLR in the parks. For more info check out there page: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/park-requests-application
@@MrSTravelQuest I am trying to get more detail. I recently spoke to my legislator about it who responded with this "[TPWD] noted that if it is more professional that simply recording on a cell phone it requires coordination with the agency" followed by references to it being a "media production". Most Texas State Parks are wonderful about photography. McKinney state park, however, ordered me not to take pictures or film 5 minutes after I started. I like Texas state parks. I have had great experiences taking pictures, but now I am a bit scared that a long road trip may lead to disappointment. It sounds like the parks you highlighted are a bit more reasonable though. Thank You for the information.
@@chasethebluedot what’s your camera rig looking like? I know I try to carry light when hiking on the trails. Gimbal with dslr, I had great success shooting with out any issues. My understanding is that you can film as long as it’s not a major production. Most of the parks I traveled to were pretty cool with me filming. The only park I couldn’t get permission from was Longhorn Caverns, you have to pay a fee to rent out the space. I hope you venture out and check out the amazing parks we have here in Texas 😊
@@MrSTravelQuest It depends on what I am photographing or filming. I am more on the fine art side...flowers, trees, scenery, etc. I hear you on the weight. For the trails, I use a Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. It is light and portable. It is only a 4/3, so does not get the crispness I like. For places I can hike in less than a mile, I sometimes take my Blackmagic Design USRA Mini 12K. It is heavier, but oh my God, the colors are fantastic. My wife usually takes the stills...mostly Nikon. She just picked up a Nikon Z9 the other day, so I cannot wait until we see what that thing can do. I tend to take my passions a bit more serious than most. :D When out at the parks, I do not shoot with gimbals or stabilizers. I use a tripod, but I can stabilize most clips at home depending on what I am doing. I haven't had any issues previously too. I have been traveling full time for nearly 6 years, and this was the first. I often have park staff point me toward the best places for photography/videography. I am curious to know if this was just McKinney Falls State Park, or if it happens at other parks. So far, I think my experience was unique....the one off. It has certainly made me fear the state parks. I am planning my fall and winter travel, so I have been asking around to see what other parks are like before I decide to go. Anyhow, it was the TPWD HQ (hearsay) that said anything above a cell phone was considered a professional camera. I wonder if the connection is Austin, perhaps some arbitrary boundary like a region, district, or sector that is managed by a different office. I have sent a flurry of emails trying to get something...anything...to explain it. The only reply was after I got frustrated and sent something to my legislator. (BTW, Texas legislators are fantastic.) Anyhow, I suppose it will be a while before I feel 100% comfortable photo/filming in the parks. I thank you for the information tonight. It helped a lot.
@@chasethebluedot if you have time check this article out (www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/commercial-film-and-photo-permits.htm) There has been changes to requiring us to get a permit in National Parks. Long story short, it's considered restriction of our freedom of speech (expression). We can film and photograph in National Parks without permission. State parks I have had great success filming and talking to staff. In my personal experience the staff has been encouraging and helpful. I walked in with my gimbal, mic and dslr ready to roll. I learned in more crowded spaces I switch to my action camera. How do you like using the Blackmagic 4k? I almost purchased that camera, but decided to get the GH5. I am with you about taking the hobby more series. I love the quality the GH5 brings. I thought about purchasing a Nikon for photography since I heard excellent things for nature photography. The only thing I can say is always ask the parks if your unsure. I've been to half of the Texas State Parks and never had any issues. The only park that said I couldnt film in was Longhorn Cavern. They said I would have to rent the space and get a media permit. I'm saving that park for last. Good luck on your adventures and look forward seeing your future videos. If you have any questions let me know. Happy hiking and safe travels!
Very nice park, if I did not live so far away I would like to visit that park and go wading in the water. Thanks for the video.
It’s a beautiful park and you almost forget you’re in a major city. We hope you get a chance to check it out sometime 😊
I remember visiting this park several years ago. It was in the winter-time so no swimming, but all the trails were well maintained and a peaceful hike. Also, my son in law proposed to my daughter at this park during a hike.
The park does a great job maintaining the trails. How’s the park during the winter? We went over the weekend and it was packed. That’s awesome on the proposal, did he propose by the falls?
@@MrSTravelQuest To be honest, I don't remember a whole lot about that trip, it was maybe seven or eight years ago. And I think we went during the week so there were not very many people there. Also, a lot of the park was closed off for repairs from an earlier flood, but the parts that were open we're very welcoming do visitors, if I remember right why we went during the week was to get away from all the hustle and bustle and just have a peaceful get away. I believe he proposed to her right above the rock shelter trail, that large area of flat rock.
@@paulmilsaps4476 I seen some footage of how the falls look after it rains. I can see why they would close some areas of the park. The Rock shelter area a perfect spot to propose.
A lot of cool features we didn't check out because it was too hot on the day we were there. I love the water flowing through the rocks in the 2 falls.
Trust me! It was hot when we went and wished I just stayed in the water. I have so much footage of this park. The upper falls were pretty cool and lots of cool shots to get. I'm glad you did this park too, you had some great shots of the camp sites.
Getting ready to head up there next month. Just doing a little research. I'm in Victoria so probably a 2.5 hr drive.
Thanks ✌
You will love this park. Great hikes and excellent swimming spot in Austin.
I live right next to here, its such a great place to just go and clear your mind.
I agree, I love going after work by the falls.
Great job on the informative video and the good camera views. We're moving back to Central Texas and this is definitely a place I'm excited to visit again.
Thank you 😊, yes this is a must visit when in Austin. We’re heading back this summer to visit all the great waterholes in the area.
Been going to this park since 1995. Love this park. Great video, best one on this park I’ve seen. Also to answer the question the upper falls is 100 percent the better swim spot. But I love the entire park. I can walk it blind folded
Thank you so much! We love McKinney Falls, we plan on visiting Austin in the summer for some great waterholes. What’s your favorite trail at McKinney Falls?
This is a really interesting park. I would definitely check it out when I'm in the area. 👍🙂
You won’t be disappointed!
00:22 that guy skipped the hell out of that rock or whatever it was he threw
That guy had some serious skill.
Good stuff. What about the camping info though? Thanks again.
You can check that info here tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mckinney-falls/fees-facilities/campsites
The park has over 81 sites to choose from. You have any questions let me know.
We just got here with our RV and can’t tell you how perfect this video is. Thank you so much. Great job! And now, off we go to explore everything you showed us in this video. Thanks again!
Glad y’all made it! It’s a beautiful and fun park. The weather perfect this week too 😊
@@MrSTravelQuest Yup! And again, thanks for video. So helpful. Much appreciated and great job with the video!
@@MrSTravelQuest Also, this was a great find for me (your video) because I RV full-time and decided to slow it down a bit and stay in the Austin area until end of this year, and see you have other videos that will be a useful for me as this one. So I’ll definitely watch all of them 😬👍🏼
@@DamageLLC thank you so much, if you have any questions please let me know. Pedernales Falls and Blanco SP are some other great parks near Austin.
@@MrSTravelQuest I intend to check out all of them until end of this year. Again, your video(s) was a great find for me and I’m grateful I found the channel. Great job again, coming from a dad of a son who’s with me now and is a professional and award winning videographer! 😬
Definitely a beautiful park!
It definitely is! It’s a great place to cool off in Austin.
👍🏻👍🏻
This is the second state park I've ever been to and it's one of my favorites! Great video as always!
It definitely surprised us on our visit. The falls were pretty popular and a great park for new hikers. What’s your favorite spot at the park?
@@MrSTravelQuest It's gotta be the moon-like portion with the falls.
That area going into the lower falls is pretty cool. They used that part to film Predators.
@@MrSTravelQuest No way, that's so cool! I didn't know that.
@@TheTravelingTexan Hamilton Pool in it too, I think it’s cool. Hollywood came all the way to Austin.
That place looks awesome!
It’s a beautiful spot in Austin, Texas. Thanks for watching Nick and Rachel!
@@MrSTravelQuest you're welcome 😊
Wow so I'm at caprock RN, from your recommendation, and your in my home town. Day time this place has the worst fly infestation I've ever seen, night time muxh better, and cool temps.
You will love Caprock, which trails are you planning to do? We went to McKinney Falls over the weekend, it wasn’t to bad. It was busy in the falls area, but the trails were empty.
This is great, thanks!
Your very welcome, safe travels and happy hiking!
Really great video
Thank you 😊
Nice! I need to visit.
You won’t be disappointed!
@@MrSTravelQuest I have another trip planned out to Fort Davis very soon
I am learning that Texas State Parks considers any camera more powerful than a cell phone a professional camara, and that photography with such cameras on their property constitutes a "media production". This means that any serious hobbiest, birder watcher, or what have you will need to get written permission from the Texas State Parks to take pictures/video 90-days in advance. I am curious if anyone else has run across this before and what happened.
Any thing that’s considered low impact (single shooter) you won’t need a media pass. The only park that requires a permit is Longhorn Cavern. You see plenty of folks recording on DSLR in the parks. For more info check out there page: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/park-requests-application
@@MrSTravelQuest I am trying to get more detail. I recently spoke to my legislator about it who responded with this "[TPWD] noted that if it is more professional that simply recording on a cell phone it requires coordination with the agency" followed by references to it being a "media production". Most Texas State Parks are wonderful about photography. McKinney state park, however, ordered me not to take pictures or film 5 minutes after I started. I like Texas state parks. I have had great experiences taking pictures, but now I am a bit scared that a long road trip may lead to disappointment. It sounds like the parks you highlighted are a bit more reasonable though. Thank You for the information.
@@chasethebluedot what’s your camera rig looking like? I know I try to carry light when hiking on the trails. Gimbal with dslr, I had great success shooting with out any issues. My understanding is that you can film as long as it’s not a major production. Most of the parks I traveled to were pretty cool with me filming. The only park I couldn’t get permission from was Longhorn Caverns, you have to pay a fee to rent out the space. I hope you venture out and check out the amazing parks we have here in Texas 😊
@@MrSTravelQuest It depends on what I am photographing or filming. I am more on the fine art side...flowers, trees, scenery, etc. I hear you on the weight. For the trails, I use a Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. It is light and portable. It is only a 4/3, so does not get the crispness I like. For places I can hike in less than a mile, I sometimes take my Blackmagic Design USRA Mini 12K. It is heavier, but oh my God, the colors are fantastic. My wife usually takes the stills...mostly Nikon. She just picked up a Nikon Z9 the other day, so I cannot wait until we see what that thing can do. I tend to take my passions a bit more serious than most. :D When out at the parks, I do not shoot with gimbals or stabilizers. I use a tripod, but I can stabilize most clips at home depending on what I am doing. I haven't had any issues previously too. I have been traveling full time for nearly 6 years, and this was the first. I often have park staff point me toward the best places for photography/videography. I am curious to know if this was just McKinney Falls State Park, or if it happens at other parks. So far, I think my experience was unique....the one off. It has certainly made me fear the state parks. I am planning my fall and winter travel, so I have been asking around to see what other parks are like before I decide to go. Anyhow, it was the TPWD HQ (hearsay) that said anything above a cell phone was considered a professional camera. I wonder if the connection is Austin, perhaps some arbitrary boundary like a region, district, or sector that is managed by a different office. I have sent a flurry of emails trying to get something...anything...to explain it. The only reply was after I got frustrated and sent something to my legislator. (BTW, Texas legislators are fantastic.) Anyhow, I suppose it will be a while before I feel 100% comfortable photo/filming in the parks. I thank you for the information tonight. It helped a lot.
@@chasethebluedot if you have time check this article out (www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/commercial-film-and-photo-permits.htm) There has been changes to requiring us to get a permit in National Parks. Long story short, it's considered restriction of our freedom of speech (expression). We can film and photograph in National Parks without permission.
State parks I have had great success filming and talking to staff. In my personal experience the staff has been encouraging and helpful. I walked in with my gimbal, mic and dslr ready to roll. I learned in more crowded spaces I switch to my action camera. How do you like using the Blackmagic 4k? I almost purchased that camera, but decided to get the GH5. I am with you about taking the hobby more series. I love the quality the GH5 brings. I thought about purchasing a Nikon for photography since I heard excellent things for nature photography. The only thing I can say is always ask the parks if your unsure. I've been to half of the Texas State Parks and never had any issues. The only park that said I couldnt film in was Longhorn Cavern. They said I would have to rent the space and get a media permit. I'm saving that park for last. Good luck on your adventures and look forward seeing your future videos. If you have any questions let me know. Happy hiking and safe travels!
Swimming
Just found your channel and subbed. Do you guys camp? Tent? RV? Could this park be seen in a day? Or do you recommend camping? 👍
We have a camper and can camp here. You could visit this park in a day. Which parks do you enjoy camping 🏕 in?
How deep is the water on the swimming areas?
Between 4-8 feet.
@@MrSTravelQuest Thank you!
@@jorgesanchez5665 anytime! Austin has some great waterholes.
How far is upper falls from parking
Not far, it’s right next to the parking lot/visitor center.
Is there any sharks in that water?
No sharks 🦈
Need reservations?
Yes ma’am especially on weekends. You can book reservations online.
@@MrSTravelQuest thank you so much
Anytime and happy hiking 😊