Mother Neff State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Open daily; hours not posted
- Entrance fee
- $2 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- RecommendedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 20 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- tpwd.texas.gov(254) 853-2389
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Burn BanOct. 15, 2026 - The park is under a burn ban. No open, ash-producing fires allowed. Only campers in reserved campsites can use charcoal in a covered… (more)
Oct. 15, 2026 - The park is under a burn ban. No open, ash-producing fires allowed. Only campers in reserved campsites can use charcoal in a covered grill, or containerized fuel stoves (i.e. propane) for cooking only. Closures Sept. 8, 2026 - The following areas are closed: • The gate at the south end of the park • Rock Tabernacle and Breezeway pavilions River Access Sept. 8, 2026 - The Leon River Trail provides access to a lookout point over the river. There are no stairs down to the bank or any other river amenities. Fishing, kayaking and swimming are allowed at your own risk. Flooding has damaged this area extensively. We are continuing to restore this section of the park. Check back for updates.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Coryell County, about 6 miles southwest of McGregor, Mother Neff State Park covers about 383 acres.
Visitors come for historic sites, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 3.5 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are 20 campsites (RV sites with full hookups and showers). There are also cabins for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Open daily (hours not posted) | ||
| Entrance gate | Daily | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Not stated | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Park | Mon–Fri | noon – 1 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open daily.
Gate: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Visitor Center: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(closed from noon – 1 p.m. on weekdays) Note: The gate at the south end of park is closed indefinitely. We often reach capacity, and highly recommend reservations for both camping and day use. To guarantee entry, reserve passes online or by calling the customer service center before you visit.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times and are not permitted in any buildings at Texas State Parks. Some parks restrict pets on certain trails.
Statewide rule from Texas's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult | $2 |
| Child 12 Years and Under | Free |
Official wording
• Adult: $2 Daily • Child 12 Years and Under: Free
Texas park passes
- Texas State Parks Pass — $70 per year. Free entry for the holder and guests at the state parks it covers, plus camping and store discounts; a second pass for someone at the same address is $25 Details
- Texas Parklands Passport. Discounted or free entry for qualifying seniors, people with disabilities, veterans and Gold Star family members Details
From the Texas state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- Recommended
- Camping
- Recommended
- Booking system
- Texas State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- (512) 389-8900
We often reach capacity, and highly recommend reservations for both camping and day use.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Hookup Campsites A restroom with ADA showers and a dish washing station is in the camping loop. | 20 | Water; Sewer hookup; 30 amp hookup; 50 amp hookupPicnic tableLantern postRestrooms nearbyFire ring with attached grate | $25 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
Camping details from the park
Our new camping loop has 20 full hookup sites (water, sewer and 50/30-amp electricity), level cement pads, and a large gathering area with a fire pit and picnic table. Or choose one of 15 tent sites near the Leon River (currently closed due to flood damage).
You can also stay in our lodge with campsite.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursHikingPicnickingCamping
Trails
Explore nearly 3.5 miles of trails for beginners to more experienced trekkers. Trails take you to the Wash Pond, to the CCC Rock Tower, and to a cave used by the Tonkawa Indian tribe in the 1800s.
Contact us to ask about our all-terrain wheelchairs, available for your use in the park. We have an adult chair and a junior chair available.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
Camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Camping
Campsite 18 and campsite 20 are wheelchair accessible with a caliche surface around the parking space, picnic table and raised fire pit. The picnic table is also wheelchair-friendly. Campground restrooms are accessible with ADA parking, paved walkways, a large stall with hand rails, and an accessible shower with handrails, bench and lowered shower nozzles.
The CCC Cabin is accessible with ADA parking and a ramp to the entrance. One of the bedrooms is accessible with a full-sized bed and accessible bathroom with a shower.
Day Use
The Visitor Center and headquarters are fully accessible with ADA parking and ramps leading to the building. The restrooms are also accessible with a large stall with handrails.
Read more from the park
The bird blind near Prairie Pond has a ramp to the entrance and space for a wheelchair inside. The Pond Trail leading to the bird blind is a dirt path and can be navigated with a GRIT chair.
Assistive Chairs
The park has several all-terrain wheelchairs (Grit Freedom Chair), reservable from 9:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. daily. Before using an assistive chair, you must sign a waiver and receive safety instructions from a staff member. We will provide a color-coded map showing the level of accessibility on each trail. Chairs can be picked up and dropped off at the ADA parking bicycle rack near the armadillo at the playscape or at the ADA parking near the campground restrooms.
Contact our park headquarters at (254) 853-9044 or email our accessibility coordinator for reservations or with any questions.
The most accessible trails are the Pond Trail and Prairie Loop Trail totaling one mile. The southern half of the Prairie Loop trail from the parking lot to the bench under the big oak tree is easily accessible with a GRIT chair. The north part of the trail may require help to navigate. These trails can be accessed from the Prairie Loop parking lot, the campground restroom parking lot, or the day use parking lot via Playground Trail.
The Tower Trail (0.5 miles one way) is more challenging and rockier, but still accessible with the GRIT chair. You may need some help navigating the GRIT chair on this trail.
The Wash Pond, Bluff and Cave trails are not accessible even with an assistive chair due to sharp drops, steep inclines and rock stairs.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1921 Park Road 14
Moody, TX 76557 - Nearest town
- McGregor — about 6 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 31.3342, -97.4679
- Phone
- (254) 853-2389
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Entrance gate: Daily 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Texas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TPWD state parks map (embedded park data)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology