Isabella Eleanor Neff, the mother of then-governor Pat Neff, donated 6 acres for this park. Hence the lovingly awesome name: Mother Neff. This smallish park, at 269 acres, has a lot for you to do.
Civilian Conservation Corps members built a water tower out of bricks in 1935. Now, it's a lookout tower at the pinnacle of the park. It's a rugged hike to get there, so bring your walking sticks and some water. One part of the 3.5-mile walking trail goes by a rocky overhang. Stop here to catch your breath and some shade.
Trees are big here. The official tree guide identifies 26 different species on the first part of your hike from the parking lot. Large, leafy trees include oak and elm. Look for the tree that looks like a Christmas holly. The nearby Leon River offers a cool respite on a hot day.
Isabella Eleanor Neff, the mother of then-governor Pat Neff, donated 6 acres for this park. Hence the lovingly awesome name: Mother Neff. This smallish park, at 269 acres, has a lot for you to do.
Civilian Conservation Corps members built a water tower out of bricks in 1935. Now, it's a lookout tower at the pinnacle of the park. It's a rugged hike to get there, so bring your walking sticks and some water. One part of the 3.5-mile walking trail goes by a rocky overhang. Stop here to catch your breath and some shade.
Trees are big here. The official tree guide identifies 26 different species on the first part of your hike from the parking lot. Large, leafy trees include oak and elm. Look for the tree that looks like a Christmas holly. The nearby Leon River offers a cool respite on a hot day.
Some of the 15 tent sites are near the river. Another 20 have full hook-ups for your RV. Glampers can take advantage of one cabin.
Fall asleep beneath the leafy shade at Mother Neff Campground. There are 20 campsites to choose from here; six come with water and electric hookups, while the other 14 have water access nearby. Trails leading to a scenic overlook, a pond, and a playground lead straight out of the campground, so once you pitch your tent slap on your hiking boots an Read more...
88% — 4 Reviews
Why can't I see these campgrounds when I search with dates?
Campgrounds operated by federal and state agencies are not yet bookable on Hipcamp. Learn more.
Mother Neff State Park
This park is small in size but big on wildlife in central Texas.
Isabella Eleanor Neff, the mother of then-governor Pat Neff, donated 6 acres for this park. Hence the lovingly awesome name: Mother Neff. This smallish park, at 269 acres, has a lot for you to do.
Civilian Conservation Corps members built a water tower out of bricks in 1935. Now, it's a lookout tower at the pinnacle of the park. It's a rugged hike to get there, so bring your walking sticks and some water. One part of the 3.5-mile walking trail goes by a rocky overhang. Stop here to catch your breath and some shade.
Trees are big here. The official tree guide identifies 26 different species on the first part of your hike from the parking lot. Large, leafy trees include oak and elm. Look for the tree that looks like a Christmas holly. The nearby Leon River offers a cool respite on a hot day.
Some of the 15 tent si
Isabella Eleanor Neff, the mother of then-governor Pat Neff, donated 6 acres for this park. Hence the lovingly awesome name: Mother Neff. This smallish park, at 269 acres, has a lot for you to do.
Civilian Conservation Corps members built a water tower out of bricks in 1935. Now, it's a lookout tower at the pinnacle of the park. It's a rugged hike to get there, so bring your walking sticks and some water. One part of the 3.5-mile walking trail goes by a rocky overhang. Stop here to catch your breath and some shade.
Trees are big here. The official tree guide identifies 26 different species on the first part of your hike from the parking lot. Large, leafy trees include oak and elm. Look for the tree that looks like a Christmas holly. The nearby Leon River offers a cool respite on a hot day.
Some of the 15 tent sites are near the river. Another 20 have full hook-ups for your RV. Glampers can take advantage of one cabin.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Mother Neff State Park
Fall asleep beneath the leafy shade at Mother Neff Campground. There are 20 campsites to choose from here; six come with water and electric hookups, while the other 14 have water access nearby. Trails leading to a scenic overlook, a pond, and a playground lead straight out of the campground, so once you pitch your tent slap on your hiking boots an Read more...
Why can't I see these campgrounds when I search with dates?
Public campgrounds (book externally) —