Woot! I did It! I swam from Volente Beach out to Starnes Island today! Ok I had to get that out! It…read morewas that exciting. The 5 stars is for the actual overall experience not the island itself. This morning 4 of my adventure friends and I met at 620/Bullick Hollow and piled into James' truck for the ride out to Volente Beach Water Park - since the Island does not have an address that is the address I used for the island. To swim out to the island pass the water park and turn into the first private driveway on the right pay 5.00 per car and drive all the way to the water - you will see the island out off shore. If you want to swim out to this island you must have swim fins a flotation device for water and dry pack and I highly advise some sort of flag since there are boats in the area. We swam up to a sandy beach and hiked over to the other side that has cliffs and huge boulders to jump off of. The guys jumped first to prove to Tracy and I that it was safe:) yes the water is still deep enough here. Even though the water is low it was a good 1/8 mile swim out to the island that took about 20 minutes. I highly recommend the island for anyone who likes to explore, swim or scuba dive.

A buddy and I decided to go kayaking on Lake Travis, little did I know just how far we'd go. We…read moreput in at Jones Brothers park in Jonestown and just started paddling. We were having a great time but neither of us wanted to be the first to say they were getting tired. Next thing we know we could see the main body of the lake and see Starnes island (isn't it aka "Snake Island?) and paddled furiously towards it. We got there and were well rewarded. I am totally going to pack the 'yak for an overnighter on the island, its a great place! That is, once my shoulder heals up. Next time I'll probably wuss out and put in at Volente. Great times had by all!

We went right around sunset to take photos and it was gorgeous! The trails were well kept, it was…read moreeasy to get right to the lake, and the sunset was incredible. We didn't go to the part where you could swim, this area had smooth rock you could walk on close to the water and that was fine for us!

Lake Georgetown is pretty nice and is in many ways better than Lake Austin depending on what you're…read moregoing for. One time I jumped in the water at Lady Bird Lake, and I got morbidly ill for days and could not get out of bed. I would highly not recommend getting in the water there. That being said, Lake Georgetown is quite different and it would seem that the water is pretty clean there. It probably goes without saying it is much less crowded than Lake Austin/Travis or anything near downtown, and it has plenty of space for picnicking, camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Usually I will go running around Lake Georgetown because it is much less crowded than Lake Austin, and there are shorter routes depending how far you want to run. I guess the one thing I will say is that the trails to "hike" or walk around the lake are not as established as some other hiking trails I've been on, so just be prepared for that and maybe don't wear short shorts if you're going to try any hikes around the lake.

Such a relaxing evening.!…read more This is a pocket of sunshine nestled in Georgetown. This place is so beautiful. There isn't sand, there is gravel. The entry fee was $5 per vehicle . Parking wasn't hectic. I was happy and at peace sitting in my chair. I will go again

Heads up -- this is a pebble beach. So, it's not great for babies or small toddlers. Just call it…read more"Choking Hazard Beach." My 18-month-old hasn't been mouthing stuff as much lately so we gave it a go. He did OK but eventually did put a pebble in his mouth. The pebbles are also tricky to walk on. They get really hot so water shoes or sandals help. The pebbles will then inevitably get inside your shoes and annoy your feet. Bathrooms were reasonably clean. Pretty large parking area. $5 day use fee. Paying was a bit awkward since we had to scan a QR code, park and pay, and then go show the guy that we paid. Don't know if this is temporary due to some malfunction. Cool having a beach option relatively close, even if it's not sand. I believe there may be some hiking and camping at this particular park as well but I only came here for the beach.

This has to be one of my most favorite hikes in the area. Plenty of shade, elevation, and scenery…read more This hike has a rough terrain, so be mindful of that when planning your trip. As the trail is unpaved, I would also be mindful of the weather within about seven days prior to your hike because it can get muddy. spotted beatutiful vegetation & wild life along the way. I'm not sure if there's many or any waterfalls this beautiful in the Austin Metropolitan and surrounding areas. 10/10 recommended

One of my favorite spots to hike in Central Texas. The trail is modest but offers just enough of a…read morechallenge, which makes it totally worth it to see the longhorns and the waterfall. I'll definitely be back soon, and I strongly recommend you visit ASAP!

I just visited Lake Travis for the first time. I have been to Austin many times but never got out…read moreto the lake. It was stunningly beautiful especially this park it was 100% worth a visit.

Loved camping here, but I am very sad that the water level has been too low for years to cliff…read morejump. I remember when Pace Bend used to be THE cliff jumping spot. I couldn't even get a campsite reservation because it was so popular a few years ago. It is truly past its prime now, and not just with the lack of cliff jumping. The campsites seem to be at about 50% capacity. We drove past so many camping areas that were closed. They're not using their usual online reservation system, and instead you have to reserve by emailing them and requesting specific sites. This is very inefficient as I saw quite a few vacant sites in person that were supposedly taken according to the website. We stayed at Kate's and Johnson campground, which is a primitive car camping site with pit toilets. There were no sinks, but there was hand sanitizer, and the bathrooms were quite clean for pit toilets. The campsites each had a grill and fire pit, but there was a burn ban so we couldn't have a ground fire. There was also a picnic table at each site. They limit each site to two cars, and they told me I couldn't park elsewhere in the park or pay for just the parking for an additional car. I would have had to pay for another site just to add one car. There's a lot of land in this park and not a lot of people with plenty of empty campsites even on a weekend, so I thought this was a little unreasonable. We went hiking on the blue trail per the recommendation of the lady at the lady who checked us in at the entrance. She told us it has the best views of the park. We certainly reached the highest point of the park, but there were no views. It was all rocks and trees. The trails are all pretty short. We went up the blue trail and down the yellow from the southeast trailhead, and it was a total of 3.6 miles. I liked the hike for a bit of exercise, but there wasn't really anything to see, so we felt deceived. My friend went swimming in the lake, and he seemed to enjoy it except for the sharp rocks at the bottom. I didn't go swimming, but I'm sure it would be enjoyable on a hot day.

It's a gorgeous little area not far from downtown. Nice walk along the waterhole that leads to…read moremultiple places. We chose to take the paved route and still saw great views of the lake. On a weekday there is barely anyone there! I can't wait to go back when it's warmer! There are a couple benches on the hillside - wish there were more! Yes you can swim in it - but there is no lifeguard.

Beautiful n peaceful. Clean family fun would def recomend to visit. Young adults and hipster…read morelookin families lol :) it was a vibe.

This is a great place! Dog parks for large and small pups. A doggie pond. Rinse stations when…read moreyou're done. Big pool with lots of amenities. We'll maintained trails with awesome sculptures and memorial displays. Serious perk of the burbs.

Timely first visit here in the Veterans Memorial Park on the Memorial Day weekend! The pool area…read morewas packed! But this was a great space to commemorate our veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can have our freedom! Love the tribute and kudos to the organizers who put this memorial park for our dear veterans who have passed

Conveniently located to cedar park, Leander, Jonestown and west Round rock. It has three areas for…read moredifferent size dogs. One section has a pond with a jumping ledge that dogs love to jump into the water from. The park has water stations and also a dog washing station. The small dog zone is kind of rocky but I haven't seen any dogs mind. It also has a walking track so you can get your steps in while your dog plays. Seating for humans throughout. Parking is also ample and easy. They are closed Tuesdays for cleaning.

So glad we tried this park! On or off leash dog park with water pond for the fur babies to play…read more Shaded benches available on the farthest end of the park and loved the vibe. There are shower hoses for when you opt to wash them after the dip. So cool to have this place near us!

Unclean and unkept. We booked bungalow number 4. Reeked of an ashtray. Upon entrance you are…read moreviolated by the overwhelming stench of cigarette smoke. We didn't want to unpack and risk the lingering smell following us home. We notified the owners who attempted to resolve the matter by offering to reimburse us if we went out and bought a candle. I'd assume everyone shares the WiFi as the tv had connectivity issues the entire stay. Our cell phones were unable to keep WiFi connection as well. The outdoor tree swings broke and we are lucky no one was seriously injured. Ac did not keep the bungalow cool, we made it manageable with the fan on full blast but it definitely was warm. They have windows in the bathroom with no sunshades or curtains, fully exposed. Same with a large window in the closet, fully exposed with a closet door that only closed halfway. The water is undrinkable, so bring bottled water. Toaster was broken, some glasses had holes, the overall feel of the bungalow was unkept unmaintained and overpriced. If you come into the space with the idea of glamping you'll be okay. We made the best of the outdoor area which was very nice. Great views

I spent my 45th birthday here a few weeks ago with the Things. I booked Bunglow 2 far in advance…read more(more than 5 months). Prior to check-in, we were given instructions with regard to the keys for the room and where to park, etc. The Bungalows offer direct access to the Volente beach across the street. Those who rent the bungalows are given VIP wrist bands to Volente Beach. The Things and I spent Friday and Saturday night at the Bungalow. There are various Bungalows to select from, and each had a barbeque pit in front. Although our television didn't work in our Bungalow, we had a blast with our neighbors for the night on Friday, so the lack of a television was a moot point. The Bungalow was small and was appointed with a bunk bed, queen bed, small table, and kitchenette. There was also a small stand-up shower and toilet. We spent very little time in the bungalow other than to sleep and heat the food that we brought (we brought food because there is no dishwasher in any of the bungalows, and I didn't want to wash dishes by hand). If you are seeking a place to hang your hat while you play at Voelnete Beach, this may be the place for you.

The hollows on lake Travis is the best marina. I can't say enough You need a home in the…read morehollows and your treated like gold Thank you to the whole staff.

Mixed Bag. Overall,…read morewe had a good experience. The neighborhood and amenities are very nice. The view from the second-story balcony for Independence Day fireworks is spectacular. The house is comfortable for six to seven adults. Communication was stellar until check-in time. Bill and Vanessa were very good via email and text before our arrival. Bill called us at around 1 pm to welcome us and tell us that "the house is ready". Check-in was at 3 pm. We arrived at 3:20 pm and found the cleaning crew was still there. We had to wait outside until 3:45 pm in 96-degree heat until they were done. Vanessa texted, "We will get you a gift card to the beach club grill for the inconvenience". The next morning, I texted Vanessa asking for an extra parking pass. I never heard back from her or Bill. No gift card. No parking pass. A few minor concerns with the property: nasty stains on the carpeting near the entry, GFCI outlets needing to be reset more than once, only one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, and a nest of red wasps living under the second-story balcony. Yes, these are minor complaints in a world rife with many bigger issues. However, we were disappointed enough to share these concerns. We would certainly return to this area and neighborhood, but not this property.