A burn ban is currently in effect for Burnet County.

The current time is 2023-09-29 05:41:09 CDT, the start date is , the end date is

Shaffer Bend Recreation Area will be located within the path of totality for the 2024 North American total solar eclipse. Camping reservations for April 5-9, 2024, are now available for booking. Restrictions apply.

The current time is 2023-09-29 05:41:09 CDT, the start date is 2023-07-21 08:00:00 CDT, the end date is

Shaffer Bend Recreation Area will be closed Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 11-13. Other parks on FM 1431 will remain open.

The current time is 2023-09-29 05:41:09 CDT, the start date is , the end date is 2023-12-14 00:00:00 CST





Shaffer Bend Recreation Area

706 Co Rd 343A, Marble Falls, TX 78654

Activities and Amenities

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Hours and Contact Info

Hours

Daily (sunrise to sunset)

Contact

Reserve your campsite: 855-392-7638
More park info: 512-473-3366

Pre-approved activities may take place outside of standard park hours.

Park Information

If Texas Hill Country views are your desire, we have you covered. At Shaffer Bend Recreation Area, you’ll experience a secluded camping getaway. Enjoy the park’s multiuse trails that are perfect for horseback riding, with scenic overlooks all the way down to sandy beaches on the north shore of Lake Travis.

  • AMANI: sleeps up to 2 (includes heat and A/C, shower, restroom, kitchenette, grill, fire pit and heated Cowboy Pool)
  • 22 campsites
    Restroom (non-flushing)
    Restroom (flushing) at park entrance

Water Recreation

  • Canoeing/kayaking
    Fishing
    Swimming

Outdoor Recreation

  • Hiking
  • Mountain biking
  • Horseback riding
  • Picnicking
  • UTV tours (coming soon)

Pricing

View cancellation policy here.

Entrance

Adults – $5
Children (12 and younger) – Free
Disabled – $2
Seniors (65 and older) – $2
Horse and rider – $12

Lodging

Two park entrance fees are
included in your stay.

Campsites:
  • AMANI – $450/night (2 night minimum)
  • Standard – $27.50
  • Group – $38.50

Park Events

Constellation Kayaking Tour

Sept. 30, 2023

Pedernales River Nature Park

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