The Mother Neff State Park is located along the banks of the Leon River in a scenic part of Texas southwest from Waco. One of the first state parks of Texas, Mother Neff is named after Isabella Neff, who donated six acres in 1921 for the park. Visitors can come to unwind, observe nature, geocache, camp, have a picnic, and hike. Due to the conditions of the river, fishing and swimming are not permitted. The visitor center houses interactive displays with information about the area and its history. The camping loop fifteen tent sites and twenty full hookup sites.

Mother Neff State Park, 1680 TX-236 Highway, Moody, TX 76557, Phone: 254-853-2389

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