Lake Travis [ See map of this area ]

Lodging, real estate, & more for the Lakeway, Texas area, the Lago Vista, Texas area, and the Spicewood, Texas area can be found on menu on the left. Some of the most popular categories can also be found above.

Welcome to Lake Travis

Lake Travis, located on the northwest edge of Austin, is fed by the Colorado River and other local creeks. Lake Travis offers several parks operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority and the Travis County Parks Deparment. Several of these parks include picnic areas, campgrounds, beaches, boat ramps and/or shoreline fishing.

Lake Travis

Impounded in 1942, Lake Travis is a 18,930 acre reservoir of the the Lower Colorado River Authority. Largemouth bass, catfish and white bass are common fish species. Some parks charge a fee for entering and launching. The level of Lake Travis determines the usability of it's boat ramps.

Lakeway, Texas, Spicewood, Texas, Bee Caves and Briarcliff are located on the south side of Lake Travis. Lago Vista, Texas, and Jonestown are on the north side of the lake.

To help you plan your stay, we offer a complete list of Lake Travis lodging opportunities.

Guests coming to visit Lake Travis want to relax. A timeshare will be a very affordable option for them if done right. Timeshare rentals are a way for visitors to vacation affordably and still have all the luxuries of home.

If you are interested in relocation information, there are many excellent Lake Travis real estate firms to assist you. You'll want to read the Hill Country Real Estate blog for up-to-date information.

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Additional Lake Travis Resources

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For local weather, visit the National Weather Service.