21 LCRA Parks In Texas For Camping & Outdoor Activities
The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) parks are perfect for camping, swimming, kayaking, hiking, fishing, boating, and lots more outdoor adventures and activiites. The LCRA provides energy, water and community services for the people of Texas. The multitude of vital services to Texans include delivering electricity, managing the water supply and environment of the lower Colorado River basin, provide public recreation areas, and support community and economic development. LCRA manages more than 16,000 acres of recreational lands along the lower Colorado River from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf Coast. The list below shows some of the Best LCRA parks in Texas and what each have to offer in recreation and camping.
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Buchanan Dam, TX Lake Buchanan |
This 25 acre park offers water and outdoor recreation with 32 campsites and 18 cabins is great for rental facilities and group activities.
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Because of the location of this 940 acre park it is a refuge for endangered species and sightings of a variety of wildlife. There are 61 guest rooms plus RV and campsites.
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This 40 acre park sitting on the north end of Lake Travis provides a great spot for fishing, kayaking and swimming then camping in one of their 16 campsites.
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If you enjoy fishing, canoeing/kayaking and picnicking then this 540 acre day-use park is ideal with its mile long shoreline.
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Nine campsites are available on the 310 acre park which also includes shoreline perfect for fishing, swimming, canoeing/kayaking, and picnicking.
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Because this park has 7 miles of wooded trails it is ideal for mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking. It is located on the south shore of Lake Travis and so it is also popular for fishing, swimming, and canoeing/kayaking. There are 15 campsites available in this park.
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Austin Lake Austin |
This 62 acre day use park located on the north side of Lake Austin is ideal for picnicking, swimming, fishing, and canoeing/kayaking. |
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Bastrop Lake Bastrop |
This 182 acre park has an aquatic playground, Hero Water Sports which is fun for everyone. The park also has water craft rentals, picnic areas, hike and bike trails, as well as, RV and tent camping. Read Texas Outside’s review of Lake Bastrop North Shore Park.
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Bastrop Lake Bastrop |
38 campsites and 18 cabins are available at this 176 acre park that also has water craft rentals, and is great for fishing, hiking/biking, and swimming. To learn more, check out Texas Outside’s Review of Lake Bastrop South Shore.
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Matagorda |
1,333-acre park and nature preserve that is located at the mouth of the Colorado River on the Matagorda Bay peninsula. Full hook-up, waterfront, and pull through sites plus kayak rentals, bird watching, fishing, swimming, and lots more. Texas Outside’s review of Matagorda Bay Nature Park will give you lots of information.
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Cedar Creek, TX Colorado River |
On this 1,100 acre nature park visitors can explore close to 18 miles of trails by foot or 12 miles on horseback. You will also find a challenge course, as well as, zip line. |
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Spicewood, TX Colorado River |
Mountain bike and hike at this 654-acre park that has 9.8 miles of trails. Take in the scenic lake views at the 34 large, secluded campsites. Watercraft rentals are available. |
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Spicewood, TX Lake Travis |
Great for picnicking, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing on this day use recreation area.
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This 222 acre park is popular for picnicking, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and swimming.
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West Point, TX Colorado River |
This 40 acre park is great for launching your kayak or canoe, as well as, fishing and swimming before staying the night at one of the 6 campsites.
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Great area for horseback riding and hiking. There are campsites on this 508 acre park.
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On the north shoreline of Lake Travis you will find this 1,047 acre park with 29 campsites. Great for swimming, kayaking/canoeing and fishing.
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Southeast Texas Parks |
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The sandy beaches of this park makes it an excellent choice for canoeing/kayaking, swimming, and fishing. There are 6 campsites on this 36 acre park.
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Fayetteville, TX Lake Fayette |
Located on 2,000 acre Lake Fayette you will have options to picnic, hike/bike, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, swimming, and camping in one of the 20 campsites, 6 screened shelters, and 8 cabins.
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You have the option of tent camping or screened shelters for an overnight stay after a day of fishing, hiking, biking, and picnicking
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Matagorda, TX Colorado River on Matagorda Bay |
There’s lots to do on the 2 miles of beach such as wetland paddling, fishing, bird watching, and horseback riding. Camping is available in this 1,333 acre park.
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Author: Mike Sharp
I have a passion for travel and outdoor activities, and now I'm enjoying retired life. I will continue my traveling, golfing, boating, and enjoying life all across the great state of Texas.
