Aerial view of a dirt trail winding through a forested area with trees and shrubs. Several people are walking on the path, partially shaded by the trees. Sunlight creates dappled patterns on the ground.

McKinney Roughs Nature Park

A woman in a helmet and plaid shirt rides a brown horse through a grassy area. Trees are in the background. Handwritten text reads, We have an annual pass for equestrian users! with an arrow pointing at her.

Zip, Ride, Raft, Repeat

Let’s get your adrenaline pumping. At McKinney Roughs Nature Park, choose from miles of multiuse trails by foot, bike, UTV or horseback then zip line over the Texas terrain. We offer facilities fit for any special event and can customize the recreation that goes along with it. Just say when, and we’ll give you an adventure.

A close-up of a brightly colored snake with orange, black, and gray markings slithering on green moss, its tongue flicking out as it explores its surroundings.
A man wearing a helmet and glasses rides a mountain bike on a rocky trail through tall grass, with bare trees and a bright sky in the background.
A yellow water lily and several buds grow among green lily pads in a calm pond, with tall, slender reeds rising from the water nearby and rocks visible in the background.
Four children stand outdoors in a lush, green area, each holding binoculars and looking up at the trees, possibly birdwatching or observing nature. Bright sunlight filters through the foliage.
A large room with rows of empty wooden bunk beds, each topped with a thin mattress. Sunlight streams through multiple windows, and cubby storage spaces are visible beneath the beds.
A group of eight people wearing life jackets paddle a blue inflatable raft on a river, surrounded by green trees on the bank in the background.
A person in a harness rappels down the side of a tall wooden climbing tower under a clear blue sky, with another person visible at the top platform.

Wake Up to Wilderness

Rent a Bunkhouse 

A cozy room with wooden bunk beds, a brown leather sofa with pillows, a patterned rug, a small side table with a plant, a lamp, and a “LOVE” pillow on a chair by the door with windows letting in natural light.

1 Bunkhouse

Sleeps up to 10
Starting at $250
  • Climate controlled
  • Bed and bath linens
  • Television
  • Refrigerator and Keurig
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A two-story light green house with white trim, an external staircase, and a covered porch, surrounded by grass, trees, and a dirt path.

5 Dormitory Floors

Sleeps up to 112
Starting at $175
  • Climate controlled
  • Restrooms and showers
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Activities for Every Adventurer

Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Learning Outdoors
Picknicking
River Rafting
Team Building
UTV Touring
Wildlife Viewing
Zip Lining
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Upcoming Events

Two young children run along a forest path, smiling and wearing rain boots, while two adults walk behind them, also smiling, surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.

Family Nature Quest

McKinney Roughs Nature Park

$10 per child; $5 per adult

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A person wearing a helmet and harness descends from a wooden platform on a zip line against a clear blue sky, with several tall utility poles and cables visible in the background.

Zip Line Paintball

McKinney Roughs Nature Park

$60 per person

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A cast iron skillet with two frying eggs sits over an outdoor campfire, with flames and burning logs visible beside a dirt and grassy ground.

Outdoor Cooking

McKinney Roughs Nature Park

$50 per adult; $40 per child

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General Information

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Entrance Fees

  • Adults – $5
  • Children (12 and younger) – Free
  • Seniors (65 and older), Military and Disabled – $2
  • Horse and Rider - $12
  • Free with LCRA Parks Pass

MeetIng Space

FacIlItIes and EquIpment

  • QuietKat electric mountain bikes – starting at $50 (4 hours)

Volunteer

Love this park? Learn how you can volunteer and stay here by becoming a park host.

Available on-site

  • Event Hall/Meeting Space
  • Pet Friendly
  • Picnic Tables and Grills
  • Restrooms (flushing)
  • Wildlife Viewing Blind
  • Trails
  • Gift Shop
  • Pavilion
  • Challenge Course