Lake Travis Boating

Wakeboarding, ski boats, and party-cove culture on Austin's favorite Colorado River reservoir, lined with marinas and cliff-side lake houses.

Quests on this wheel

• 🎣 Fish the Docks at Lakeway Marina — A well-known Lake Travis fishing and boating hub (4.6★, 677 Google reviews) -- try your luck for bass off the docks or just soak in the marina scene.
• 🏖️ Find a Sandbar Cove to Anchor In — Explore the cliff-lined shoreline and drop anchor at a shallow cove for an afternoon swim.
• 🌇 Watch the Sunset From the Bow — Time your boat trip so you're on the water as the sun drops behind the Hill Country.
• 🏞️ Spot the Cliffs Along the Shoreline — Cruise past the dramatic limestone cliffs that give Lake Travis its distinctive look.
• 🍹 Dock-and-Dine at a Lakeside Restaurant — Pull up to one of the lake's dock-friendly restaurants for a meal by the water.
• 🚤 Ski or Wakeboard Behind a Boat — Get pulled behind a ski boat on one of Austin's favorite boating lakes.
• Emma Long Metropolitan Park — 12 miles of forested trails on Lake Austin, with boat docks, BBQ pits & several swimming areas.
• Hippie Hollow Park — Clothing-optional park on Lake Travis offering swimming & sunbathing for persons 18 & over.
• River Place Nature Trail — Picturesque, riverfront park offering a popular forested hiking trail, waterfalls & wildlife views.
• Bob Wentz Park — Dog-friendly gathering spot for swimming & picnics, with BBQs & a ramp for non-motorized boats.
• Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park — Lakefront park with picnic tables, BBQ pits, fishing, walking trails, waterfalls & a boat ramp.
• Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark — Family-friendly, lakeside water park with rides, pools & more, plus a grill serving American fare.
• Pace Bend Park — Lake recreation, cliff trails, camping, mountain biking & climbing, plus sports fields & courts.

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