State parks with swimming near McAllen

3 parks within 3 hours of McAllen where TPWD lists swimming, closest first. There are no lifeguards at Texas state parks, and pets aren’t allowed in swimming areas.

Falcon State ParkState park, Starr County, South Texas Plains$3 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the reservoir. 61 miles in a straight line
1 hr 29 min
Lake Corpus Christi State ParkState park, San Patricio County, Gulf Coast$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the lake. 129 miles in a straight line
2 hr 50 min
Lake Casa Blanca International State ParkState park, Webb County, South Texas Plains$4 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, at the swim area. 117 miles in a straight line
2 hr 53 min

Drive times are estimates from OpenStreetMap routing with no traffic. See all parks near McAllen or parks with swimming statewide.