Lake Travis is well known for its outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating, swimming, scuba diving, picnicking, camping, and zip lining.
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With the growth of Austin and its surrounding suburbs, more and more people began flocking to Lake Travis to enjoy its clear waters, sandy beaches, and picturesque landscapes. Today, Lake Travis is one of the largest and most popular lakes in Texas. It spans over 63 miles and has a maximum depth of over 210 feet.
The lake covers 18,929 acres. As the “Crown Jewel” of the Central Texas Highland Lakes, Lake Travis is THE most visited freshwater recreational vacation destination in the state. Lake Travis' limestone bottom results in it's unique crystal clear blue waters, making it a freshwater haven for water enthusiasts.
Lake Travis flows from Marble Falls to Spicewood to Austin. When the reservoir is full, the average depth is 61 feet with its deepest point at 210 feet in the basin. This makes Lake Travis the second-deepest lake in Texas, just behind Lake Amistad on the Texas/Mexico border.
There are tons of recreational activities for all ages however for those 18 years and older the best times are had at one of our popular Party Coves on Lake Travis. If you are looking to party on Lake Travis then go check out one of the 3 most popular party coves!
Lake Austin is downtown and looks more like a winding river while Lake Travis is a 20 minute drive northwest, and in some spots, you can't see the other side of the lake (it's seriously huge).
Straddling the border of Texas and Louisiana, Caddo Lake is one of the most scenic lakes in Texas (perhaps even the world). What makes this place so charming are the gorgeous cypress trees growing in the lake.
The great news is, swimming in Texas lakes is just as safe as swimming in any natural body of water, taking into account the possible risks outlined above.