Travis County Parks on Lake Travis
Arkansas Bend Park
This 323 acre park lies on the north shore of Lake Travis near Lago Vista and is one of the most untouched and isolated parks. It has two miles of shoreline and offers fishing, hiking, camping, picnicking and lake access.
From Highway 183, take FM 1431 south 11 miles to Lohmans Ford Road. Turn left on Lohmans Ford Road and travel 4 1/2 miles to Sylvester Ford Road. Turn left on Sylvester Ford Road and travel 1 1/2 miles to the park entrance.
Bob Wentz Park
Travel through the scenic Hill Country to the basin area of Lake Travis and you will find Bob Wentz Park. You can enjoy swimming, windsurfing, sailing and scuba diving. The park includes two sand volley ball courts, a boat dock and many miles of winding shoreline to take in the beauty of the lake.
From the intersection of RR 620 and FM 2222, take RR 620 south 1.3 miles to Comanche Trail. Turn right on Comanche Trail and travel 3.1 miles. Park entrance is on your left.
Cypress Creek Park
If you are looking for a quite spot on the lake to fish, picnic or boat you can find it at Cypress Creek Park The main body of the park has a gently sloping waterfront. The boat ramp and cove provide easy access to the popular basin area of Lake Travis.
From the intersection of RR 620 and FM 2222, take FM 2222 (Bullick Hollow Road) west 2 miles. The park entrance is on your left, just before the intersection of Bullick Hollow Road and FM 2769 (Old Anderson Mill Road).
Hippie Hollow
The Park features a steep, rocky shoreline and provides some spectacular views of Lake Travis. Hippie Hollow is the only clothing optional public park in Texas and is a popular hangout for the Gay and Lesbian community.
From the intersection of RR 620 and FM 2222, take RR 620 south 1.3 miles to Comanche Trail. Turn right on Comanche Trail and travel 2 miles. Park entrance is on your left.
Mansfield Dam Park
Located on the main body of the lake is one of Austin’s most popular lakeside parks. You can enjoy a hike and bike trail while taking in some of the most beautiful views of Lake Travis. This park accommodates divers as it has provided dive stairs and a wheel chair-accessible ramp. Also, four dive platforms have recently been added at various levels of the lake. The park offers guests the use of barbecue grills, picnic sites and lake access. It has the deepest, most accessible boat ramp on Lake Travis and can accommodate up to 112 trailer-towing vehicles.
From the intersection of RR 620 and FM 2222, travel south 4.9 miles. Turn right onto Mansfield Dam Road, just south of Mansfield Dam. The park entrance is on your left.
Pace Bend Park
Located in the far western part of the Hill Country, Pace Bend Park has more than nine miles of shoreline and offers some of the most scenic views of the lake and spectacular sunsets.
Pace Bend is approximately 30 miles west of Austin on Lake Travis. From the intersection of RR 620 and Hwy. 71, take Hwy. 71 west 11 miles to RR 2322 (Pace Bend Park Road). Turn right on RR 2322 and travel 4.6 miles to the park entrance.
Sandy Creek Park
Located on a quiet cove in the scenic Hill Country is Sandy Creek Park. With 25 acres of parkland campers have access to the lake and overnight camping. A great area for swimming, fishing, birding, and nature walks.
From the intersection of RR 620 and FM 2222, take FM 2222 (Bullick Hollow Road) west 2 1/2 miles to FM 2769. Turn left onto FM 2769 and travel 4 miles to the town of Volente. In Volente, turn right onto Lime Creek Road and follow Lime Creek Road 6 miles to the park entrance. Park entrance is on the left