Lake Travis Public Access Boat Ramps


Upper Side

Narrows Recreation Area
Upper south side of Lake Travis near the community of Spicewood. From Austin take Texas 71, turn north on Spur 191, and proceed approximately one mile to Spicewood. Continue traveling north 1.1 miles on Burnet CR 410 to CR 411, which is a gravel road. Proceed approximately 1 1/2 miles north to the entrance for the Narrows Recreation Area.
Open all year, day use only
Operated by The Lower Colorado River Authority (800) 776-5272 x3366
Features: Day use only, boat ramp, waterless toilet
Fees: None.
Reservations: None required.




Camp Creek Recreation Area

On the north side of Lake Travis near Smithwick, 18 miles west of Lago Vista or 8 miles east of Marble Falls. Take FM 1431 to CR 343 and continue 1/2 mile to the site entrance.
Operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority (800) 776-5272 x3366
Features: Boat ramp, picnic tables, fire rings
Fees: None.
Reservations: None required.

Gloster Bend Recreation Area

North side of Lake Travis about 6 miles west of Lago Vista, near the Travis Peak community. Take FM 1431 to Singleton Road and continue 3.3 miles to the site entrance
Two-lane concrete ramp
Park is open all year for day use. Ramp is accessible 24 hours a day.
Operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority (800) 776-5272 x3366
Features: Boat ramp accessible 24 hours a day, paved parking area, picnic tables and grills, Waterless toilets
Fees: See park for details.
Reservations: None required.

Lago Vista



Pace Bend - Collier Cove & Tatum Cove

Located in Pace Bend park about 30 miles west of Austin. Take Texas 71 west to RR 2322 (Pace Bend Park Road). Turn right and travel 4.6 miles to the park entrance. Once inside, follow 2322 to Collier Cove Ramp. Or turn right on Grisman Trail to reach Tatum Cove Boat Ramp.
Open all year

Cont..

We are especially convenient to those in Lakeway, Westlake, Bee Caves, Oak Hill, Circle-C, Dripping Springs and Southwest Austin.
Siesta Shores Marina is conveniently located off of Hwy 71 West just west of Bee Caves, Texas.
The marina is nestled in a protected cove on the second largest basin on Lake Travis.

We are located at the 19th mile marker from the dam, overlooking Lakeway and Point Venture. There is less boat traffic and more wildlife in this area. We cater to families, but all are welcome.
Driving Directions from Austin: From I-35 or Mopac go west on Hwy 71 past Bee Caves / turn right at light on Bee Creek Rd for 4.5 mi. / turn right on Siesta Shores Drive for 1mi. then left on Windy Shores Loop go 1 block to Bay Circle and the Marina will be on your left


Dink Pearson Park

From US 183, take FM 1431 south 11 miles to Lohmans Ford Road. Turn left and travel 7 miles to park entrance.
Unimproved boat ramp
No fee required
Open from sunrise to sunset
Operated by Travis County Parks (512) 854-7275
Features: Unimproved boat ramp, swimming, picnicking, boating, fishing, picnic tables, grills
Arkansas Bend

From US 183, take FM 1431 south 11 miles to Lohmans Ford Road. Turn left and go 4 1/2 miles to Sylvester Ford Road. Turn left and travel 1 1/2 miles to the park entrance.
Two-lane concrete Boat Ramp
Fee required
Open from sunrise to 9 pm
Operated by Travis County Parks (512) 854-7275
Features: Boat ramp, camping, barbecue grills, picnic tables, primitive campsites, restrooms
Fees: Entrance fees required.

Jonestown

Jones Brother Park

Located on the north shore on the Sandycreek arm of Lake Travis off of FM 1431 on Park Drive 1/2 mile from 1431
Two-lane concrete boat ramp
Operated by City of Jonestown, email parkslina@austin.rr.com for questions
Features: The park has the capability of parking over 200 vehicles and boat trailers.

Since I am a NEW to this site, I thought I would post something that might help those wanting to launch on Lake Travis. 

I see what Google search terms people are using who find this site and that's a fairly common topic, so thanks Ranger!

Ranger_R77 wrote on Jul 5^th, 2010 at 6:21pm:


Welcome to ABF! Glad to have ya.