Rock Climbing in Austin: Top Indoor & Outdoor Climbing Spots

Originally from Seattle, The Bouldering Project has two locations in Austin. Their Springdale location opened in 2015, followed by the Westgate gym in 2020.

Both gyms offer bouldering circuits from difficulty v0 to v10+ that you can try out through open climbing, group, or private lessons.

Memberships are priced for adults, young adults, and youth and can be purchased on a monthly or annual status. An adult day pass starts at $25 with bouldering shoes and chalk available for rental.

Aside from bouldering, the Austin Bouldering Projects also offer fitness and yoga classes with a membership

Crux Climbing Center is an Austin opened and owned business that currently has two open locations.

The Pflugerville location has multiple climbing types, while the Central Austin branch focuses solely on bouldering.

At the Central Austin Crux, a day pass will run you $26 with an additional $5 for show, chalk, and harness rental. With your day pass you have access to a full day of climbing that allows for exit and re-entry.

You will also have access to the on-site fitness and yoga classes as well as any fitness equipment within the gym. Memberships are offered monthly, 3 months, or on a yearly basis.

Originating in San Diego, Mesa Rim Climbing Center opened its doors in Austin in 2023. This climbing gym has much to offer as Austin’s largest indoor climbing gym.

Their bouldering classes come in a pack that allows you to enter the climbing community over the course of four weeks. They also offer private group lessons and team-building packages.

A day pass costs $28 and will grant you a full day of climbing with re-entry with the opportunity to rent gear at an additional cost.

Memberships can be purchased on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis and include access to unlimited climbing, yoga classes, and the on-site fitness center and equipment.

The Barton Springs Greenbelt offers outdoor climbing at all levels. With 296 total climbs, the Barton Springs Greenbelt is home to traditional sport, top rope, boulder, and aid climbing.

This spot is coveted by many in the Austin outdoor climbing community and is a great place to find members to help you get started.

Information on this climbing spot can be found on the Mountain Project website or explored through a course with Rock about Climbing Adventures.

About 20 minutes outside of central Austin, McKinney Falls offers outdoor climbing with beautiful views, hikes, and swimming spots along the way. Home to 112 climbs, McKinney Falls is 100 percent bouldering.

Difficulties range from V0 to V10, with short and steep boulder problems that will find you pushing your limits to complete.

Information for this climbing spot can be found on the Mountain Project website.

The 304 climbs available in Reimers Ranch Park will make the hour-long drive out of the city worth it as you jump into the Austin climbing community.

While the majority of routes are sport climbing, Reimers Ranch has a few opportunities for traditional, top rope, and bouldering as well.

The sport’s climbing difficulty ranges from 5.5 to 5.14, and it overlooks the Pedernales River, which many climbers enjoy after a long, hot day of climbing.

Information and routes for Reimers Ranch can be found on the Mountain Project website.