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Water recreation and safety

LEARN ABOUT A RARE WATER RECREATION ILLNESS

Learn about a rare but often deadly infection, primary amebic meningoencephalitis (or PAM), and guidelines for prevention. More.

Devil's Cove on Lake Travis during a recent July 4th holiday.
This aerial photo shows a busy Devil's Cove on Lake Travis during a recent July 4th holiday.

 

With so many locations a short drive from cities, LCRA lakes, parks and river sites are ideal for connecting people with the environment of Central and South Texas. There are few limits to the fun-filled outdoor activities people can enjoy, including: boating, water skiing, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, fishing, swimming, hiking, nature photography, picnicking, bird-watching and camping.

For more information on recreation on LCRA waters and at its parks, visit the sections below:

  • Map of lakes, parks
    Check the interactive map for locations of LCRA parks, nature preserves and environmental learning centers, and link to descriptions of facilities and activities.
  • Rivers and lakes information
    Get the latest information on conditions along the Colorado River and the Highland Lakes.
  • Events and classes
  • Boating rules and safety
    Get important tips on how to operate boats and other watercraft, information on maximum watercraft noise levels and other requirements, plus check the schedule of LCRA's boating safety classes.
  • Safe swimming tips
    Learn how to avoid many risks associated with swimming in open water.
  • Life jackets
    In Texas, all vessels are required to have a life jacket for every person on board. Learn important information on these life-saving devices.
Nobody's Waterproof

Link to nobodyswaterproof.com Web site

 

 


Go to the Nobody's Waterproof.com Web site to learn more ways to play it safe on the water.

Did you Know?
  • LCRA has 16,000 acres of parks and preserves between the Texas Hill Country and Matagorda Bay for the public to enjoy.
  • LCRA managed lakes include Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake LBJ, Lake Marble Falls, Lake Travis and Lakes Bastrop and Fayatte.
  • The most popular lake, Lake Travis, attracts about 1 million visitors a year.
  • The LCRA's Colorado River Trail, developed in cooperation with neighboring communities, also links recreational, cultural and environmental features of 11 counties near and along the river.