Drove to eat dinner on Lake Travis from a meeting at Kalahari Resort in Round Rock. It was so beautiful and peaceful to watch the sun set while waiting for dinner on a floating dock. Loved watching the groups of ducks swimming and feeding the hungry catfish waiting by the dock. Lake Travis is known for everything related to water. Fishing, boating, swimming, camping. It is one of the clearest lakes in Texas. It supplies water to nearby Austin. Like fishing? If you are lucky, you can catch a variety of bass, catfish or sunfish. Remember the Alamo. Lake Travis is named after William B. Travis. During the Siege of the Alamo, Travis wrote the Victory or Death letter pleading for reinforcements. When Travis and his colleagues were defeated, killed and burned, it made him a martyr. He was only 26 when he died. "Remember the Alamo" became a battle cry for Texas Independence. read more

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It's about time I review this beautiful Texas hill country lake. I first layed eyes on lake Travis exactly 50 years ago. All of our lakes in Texas( with the exception of Caddo) are man made. Travis is one in a chain of lakes snaking through the hill country and known as the highland lakes. Some of our man made reservoirs are prettier than others, depending on the surrounding natural topography,geology etc. Travis sits on top of limestone and as a result is normally very clear with a beautiful terraced and rocky shoreline. Steep hills of oak surround the circumference. It's a very long lake with hundreds of bends and coves. My initial visit was to scuba dive the clear waters,which I did in summer of 1975. There was only one other person on that part of the lake that day. Hardly any homes had been built out here and the 45 minutes drive from Austin was mostly desolate and undeveloped. Jump forward a mere 50 years and the place is unrecognizable. Every hill is covered with homes and the drive out feels like any other suburban area. Well,Travis is full again for another cycle. It's a beautiful lake and everyone that lives here and uses it is ecstatic. But more importantly,Travis is one of the main water sources here and it was threatened. This new relief will hopefully give the powers that be time to develop a better water conservation plan for the area. read more

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Perfect for a weekend getaway, whether you are a landlocked Dallas resident or someone who just needs to sit still by a body of water for a few hours. I gathered myself up hopped in the Jeep & headed down to the "sunset capital of Texas"!! I will say do not come here for the food. Their main attraction is GOOD for drinks, light bites and views. Head to the city if you want a 5 star meal. Patrons flock to this area with their boats and it is some stellar people watching. Windy Point is not to be missed, grab a picnic basket and head that way to watch the sunset. Loved driving through the roads and catching those hill country views. Take a million pics and enjoy serenity. read more

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I'm a water baby so you know I'm about it. One weekend, I took a weekend trip to Austin and hit up Lake Travis with a group. We rented out a boat and enjoyed a couple of hours of fun in the sun. Our captain was a teenager but he was awesome. Friendly and not uptight. At a certain point, we roped off a bunch of boats and it became a party with people joining other boats. Pretty awesome. Not sure if this is a regular thing as it was my first time but it was fun. The boat was clean and they had this pad thing where you can lay out on the water. That was fun too. I'm knocking off a star because there was only a small bathroom where we checked in for a large crowd of people which led to a long line. Since I'm extremely intelligent, I decided to take care of business in the water. Unfortunately, there were jagged rocks in the water and I cut my feet up pretty good. Next time, I need to bring water shoes. Lesson learned. The water is blue, the backdrop is nice, and there's a lot of fun to be had on Lake Travis! read more

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We came here on a bachelorette and was a totally vibe on a Saturday afternoon. Not pictured is the boats tied to other boats and was total rager, not exactly sure what part of the Lake this was but somewhat near a bridge. read more

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An absolute must! Whether you're on a boat, taking a stroll, or checking out the Hippie Hollow area (we don't stan tan lines here), Lake Travis is such a vibe. There are plenty of spots to rent a boat or equipment to enjoy the waters. This park is beautiful and I'm so happy to be a short drive (well in Texas terms anyways). The waters are pristine and I enjoy the different pockets of deep water, where you can swim and enjoy. read more

A must-see if you're in Austin! So much to do here at Lake Travis from boat tours to jet-skiing. Plenty of options for boat tours. We did the Riviera Marina on a 4 hours tour across the lake. Hippie Hollow Park also overlooks the lake or if you just want to take a walk and check out the sceneries. A beautiful lake especially on a nice day with clear blue skies. One of my favorite spots in Austin. Perfect for a summer road trip with friends and family. A definite bookmark for your Austin trip! read more

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Great location and beautiful sunset , I love this nature We hassan great ting with family at this lake read more

ALWAYS a fun time here and lately, the water has been SO clean! This is will forever be one of my favorite places in Austin read more

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Overcrowded with poor parking. Only one parking lot was open. So needless to say social distancing was not an option. Not many restaurants, etc. The scenery was pretty. read more

Lake Travis is just about my favorite place in the whole world. When I'm here I feel like I've escaped from the pace and worries of everyday life. From watching the sunset to floating in the water and drinking beer I can never think of a better way to spend the day. If you like to party like a rock star you can go to devils cove and park with tons of other boaters out looking to party like crazy animals. Its sometimes crowded at the cover but its always very wild. If you want a quiet day of floating and swimming Arkansas Bend is always fun for chillin and relaxing. Float away your troubles and drink more beer than you should and just bask in the glory of the lake. If you feel like some insane cliff diving then a quick dash over to Pace Bend to jump off pale face might be in store. That is if you can work up the courage to the leap off this insanely high cliff. No matter how you like your lake experience Lake Travis has it all.. from shots and food at the Gnarly Gar to relaxing in an abandoned cove I cant say enough good things about Lake Travis. read more

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This is a beautiful lake right outside of Austin. There are parking lots ($15 for the whole day) and bathrooms.. which make for a convenient outing. The water itself is pretty clean in relation to other water spots, like Barton springs. It's very rocky and a lot of the time you are scaling up and down rocks.. you will definitely benefit from some water shoes. I'm not a real big fan of slippery rocks mixed with a bunch of drinking people.. but luckily no one got hurt when I was there. In short, this place is a good time.. whether you want to just float in the water or run around the park. The scenery is great and the people are pretty friendly. read more

Good afternoon., great places but I looking for something I can walk and be in the water. My child and me are not swimming. But love this places deep waters. Camping. Is open. WINDY POINT PARK. We coming to look for this water park surprise is deep water. read more

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As of today, April 13, 2016 Lake Travis is absolutely 100% full (and has been for the past week)!!! Compared to 1 year ago to the date, when the area was still in a drought, the water level was at a mere 36.4% (waterdatafortexas.org). This influx is great news for all Austinites, and especially for those who live near it! As summer is about to hit, I am so looking forward to enjoying all that "lake life" has to offer, including water sports and getting to use the kayak and SUP my husband and I now own. Heck, we're even in the market for a sailboat (tuna salad wishes and caviar dreams). ;) Embarking in a nice weekend sail, enjoying a little catch and release, taking a dip on a warm day, or even making the short trek to Hippie Hollow to get much closer to nature (wink; the locals know) are reasons enough to have a deep appreciation for Lake Travis. There are also several options for lake front dining (most are meh, but go for the views) that add to the attraction; there is even a craft brewery now that overlooks Lake Travis (the decks at Oasis Texas Brewing Company are unparalleled)! The Western sunsets are stunning year round. And the people...people who live in the area just seem a little bit more laid back, friendly, and a have their own smallish culture so-to-speak. I guess it comes with the territory - both literally and figuratively. ;) Hanging out on/around the lake is kind of like being on a mini vaca every day. Lake Travis is not only a great place to come and play, but also a great place to stay. When relocating to Austin, my husband and I looked Central, North, South, West, and East when trying to decide where to buy our new home. At first we were really leaning towards someplace more central, but the more we spent time in the Hill Country and on Lake Travis and looked at the many homes that feature Spanish Mediterranean architecture, complete with tons of palm trees and all, we came to the conclusion that we were "lake people" and the beauty far outweighed distance from DT. After all, it's only a 20-25 minute drive (without the famous Austin traffic, of course) when we choose to visit a specific restaurant, attend an event, or go all out rock star style (we just get a hotel room). The only downside (if you can call it that) is in the spring and summer when all the "terrorists" (aka tourists) invade all of the Lake resorts, B&Bs, and area hotels and the "traffic" gets worse. But hey, just like the thousands that visit DT for SXSW and ACL annually, we get the chance to meet some interesting people from all over - albeit they are most likely a little bit more "acoustic" than "EDM." :-) read more

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I'm openly biased, because I'm lucky to live out here for the moment. This is one beautiful lake, now that the once-in-a-century rains have refilled it. Beautiful morning fog, glorious sunsets, decent fishing, and a myriad of choices in which to enjoy it: hiking, dining at an elegant restaurant, party boat fishing...what's not to like? read more

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I have been coming here for years now, it all started back in college when we used to get completely wasted, until just recently, when we came out and just chilled out there. The sunsets are a beautiful sight here. read more

I'm writing a review on the view from the Oasis and shops from the hills, not actually on the lake. The view, even on a cloudy day, is beautiful. I had hesitations about going to see the sunset, thinking it might be too crowded and too touristy but I'm so glad I saw it. It was so peaceful and relaxing, good for people of all ages. there is ample parking, yest it was full of people they are all walking around or sitting in a spread out place. read more

The glory days have returned to Lake Travis! Gone are the endless winding drives to get to a parking spot close enough to a dock, the unsightly expanses of white rock, the dangling cliff-side staircases that ended in a drop to the bottom like a horror movie. However much rain we got -- 20 feet? 40 feet? -- is enough to bring you up to a level where there can be more than 3 boats on the water without it feeling like you're ass to elbows with a Kid Rock blasting bro-boat. Though the waters are a litttttle bit warm and apparently teeming with some extra bacteria now, I'd still swim in it. And did. This weekend. My eyes may be burning and potentially diseased but it was all worth it. read more

Best surprise of our trip was finding this beautiful lake and peaceful view... four of us had a meal and then went into the lake for "Jaws on the Water" - basically watched the classic movie while floating in the water in inner tubes! So much fun, great place to spend a day. read more

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The beauty of nature providing us with beautiful views located just outside the city. I personally love this area and so does my camera. You can take in these views from many points around the area and I hope everyone takes a minute to escape the hustle and bustle of the city to come up and truly appreciate the beauty that we are surrounded by. For me it's a place where I can let my stresses slide away and just take it all in. It's free therapy! Come up and enjoy the beauty, the views and the quiet peacefulness of what the nature of Austin has to offer! There is also plenty of recreational opportunities, great restaurants, neat shops and friendly people! read more

What a beautiful lake. We recently when on a fishing trip there. So sad to see it all flooded now.

The lake receded a great deal last year.. I was really shocked. Still took a dip in the lake and got stuck in the mud! Had fun with my family! Restrooms are very basic and a little stinky. read more

So glad to be living close to this beautiful place. Looking forward to zip lining lake Travis whenever I get to save up that $$ with my allowance :)) one cheap way to enjoy the view is to dine at Lucy's fried chicken, it's so much better than the Oasis :p read more

Provides a wonderful day out boating, swimming or picnicing.

Lake Travis is a clean lake near Austin, Texas. Lots of summertime fun for recreational boaters.

Check out the Oasis restaurant that overlooks the lake. Nice views and sunsets from this vantage point high above the lake.

Don't go if Blake is your "captain"... He almost killed us, half our boat was underwater, and our friend went overboard and he was not concerned. The experience was amazing once we got there, but Blake did not take our Lives seriously, and took it as a joke. Go here, but if Blake is your guy, turn that party around muchacos read more