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Lower McKinney Falls — Onion Creek

Water Locations TX • Travis County County
Coordinates: 30.1812, -97.7258
Elevation: 0 ft
Description
Lower falls and pool on Onion Creek in McKinney Falls State Park — broad limestone swim shelf near the Colorado confluence.
Historical Notes
Lower McKinney Falls on Onion Creek features a wider pour-off and pool nearer the Colorado River confluence within McKinney Falls State Park. Families swim and wade on the limestone shelf beneath cypress and oak shade. Park entry fee required; swimming closures follow rainfall and bacteria monitoring. Coordinates mark Lower McKinney Falls on Onion Creek.
Status / Verification active — Verified

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