Park Reservations
Where can I find answers to questions about rules and regulations on LCRA land and water?
Refer to LCRA Land and Water Use Regulations.
How and when can you make reservations?
- Reservations can be made by calling Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) at (512) 389-8900. They keep regular hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and are closed on Saturday and Sunday. They are closed on all major holidays.
- There is a $5 nonrefundable service charge per site. To better serve our customers, LCRA partnered with TPWD to use its reservation system for our developed parks.
- If you want to make reservations for any of the LCRA parks listed below, 48 hours notice is required. If it is within 48 hours of arrival, campers will be checked in on a first-come first-served basis at the park. Within 48 hours of your arrival time, you are encouraged to call the individual parks to check availability before driving to the park.
- For Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park’s lodge facilities and meeting rooms, call 1-800-977-0081 or (512) 334-2070, but for camping reservations call (512) 389-8900.
Which LCRA parks take reservations?
Can you make a reservation for an LCRA park online?
No. The TPWD reservation system is not set up to accept Internet reservations for LCRA parks. Instead, call (512) 389-8900.
What are the operation hours of LCRA parks?
LCRA parks are open for public use from dawn to dusk for day users and 24 hours a day for campers. Boat ramps may be used by night fisherman to launch boats only (day use rates apply).
Which LCRA parks are operated by Travis County?
What is Travis County’s information number?
It is (512) 854-PARK (7275).
Why is LCRA written on the signs for the Travis County parks?
Years ago LCRA partnered with Travis County Parks Department for operation of several Lake Travis area parks. At that point, all operation and maintenance of the parks was handed over. Contact the Travis County Parks Department for more information on these facilities.
Which LCRA parks have cabins?
These parks have fully furnished cabins with private bathrooms and linens supplied. All cabins have heat/air conditioning and some include TV and kitchenettes. These facilities are operated by privately owned management firms under contract with LCRA.
The mini-cabins in these parks have limited amenities (no private bathrooms). They have bunk beds with mattresses but no linens. They have electricity and lights, air conditioning/heat and grills outside.
Which parks have RV hookups?
What is a recreation area and how much do they cost?
Recreation areas are parks that are rustic in nature. They are usually remote and have few facilities, if any, and no running water. They provide a more natural camping experience and excellent access to Lake Travis. Some recreation areas are day-use only.
- Lake Buchanan
Cedar Point, free
- Lake Travis
Narrows, day-use only, free (boat ramp access 24 hours)
Grelle, Muleshoe Bend. Shaffer Bend, and Turkey Bend, $5 per vehicle
Gloster Bend, day-use only, $5 per vehicle
Camp Creek, free with 24-hour boat ramp access
What are the fees at your other parks?
Entry and campsite fees vary. Call LCRA Parks at 1-800-776-5272, Ext. 3366, or (512) 473-3366 or see the LCRA parks fee schedule.
What passes may I purchase for admission to LCRA Parks?
- $60 per year annual pass for recreation areas (Muleshoe Bend, Grelle, Gloster Bend, Turkey Bend and Plum parks)
- $50 per year senior (65+) annual pass for recreation areas
- Discount booklet of 10 $4 coupons for adult entrance at the price of $30. Good toward entrance into any LCRA-operated park or recreation area.
- Senior Discount booklet of 10 $2 coupons for senior entrance fees (65+) at the price of $15. Good toward senior entrance fees.
- Discount for McKinney Roughs Nature Park equestrian passes booklet of 50 $10 coupons for rider/horse at the price of $250.
- Annual and equestrian passes can be purchased at the parks listed above. The discount booklets for the entrance fees can be purchased at all parks with entrance fees (except for Canyon of the Eagles). The only exception is Plum Park customers who want to purchase these passes will need to call the LCRA parks information line at 512-473-3366 to place a phone order.
Is my federal/state/county annual pass good at LCRA parks?
- No. There is no reciprocity for passes issued by other park agencies.
- LCRA parks are not part of the Texas State Parks system, for which the pass is intended. LCRA parks do not receive taxpayers’ dollars to help support park operations.
Why do I have to pay a day use fee if I am staying overnight at the park?
In many of our parks, the day use fee is the only fee for staying in the park whether your stay is day use or overnight. In our developed parks, this fee goes toward taking care of the parks’ general facilities and the site fees help maintain the campgrounds specifically.
What is the Colorado River Trail, where does it go and how long is it?
The Colorado River Trail stretches about 600 river miles from the pecan orchards of San Saba to the Gulf of Mexico. Visit our Colorado River Trail page to explore the variety of activities and events taking place in the many counties that are home to the lower Colorado River.
I’m a schoolteacher and want to take my junior high class to a local park. What should we expect? Who do I contact? Is there a special discount for classes of students?
Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, homeschoolers, Scouts and other youth development groups can learn about water quality, wildlife, geology and other science and natural history topics in our TEKS-aligned programs.
One-day and multi-day programs are offered. For more information, call McKinney Roughs Nature Park at 1-800-776-5272, Ext. 8002, or visit our web page.
