Lake Travis, located on the northwest edge of Austin, is fed by the Colorado River and other local creeks. The lake is a beautiful place to visit as a vacation spot or live full time.  The lake offers a wide variety of activities as in boating, skiing, wake boarding, swimming, camping and much more. The lake's bottom is limestone which makes the water a beautiful blue color.  Lake Travis offers several parks operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority and the Travis County Parks Deparment. Several of these parks include picnic areas, campgrounds, beaches, boat ramps and/or shoreline fishing.

Impounded in 1942, Lake Travis is a 18,930 acre reservoir of the the Lower Colorado River Authority. Largemouth bass, catfish and white bass are common fish species. Some parks charge a fee for entering and launching. The level of Lake Travis determines the usability of it's boat ramps.

Lakeway, Texas, Spicewood, Texas, Bee Caves and Briarcliff are located on the south side of Lake Travis. Lago Vista, Texas, and Jonestown are on the north side of the lake.

To help you plan your stay, we offer a complete list of Lake Travis lodging opportunities.

Life could not be more perfect in the Lake Travis area. Few places offer the same combination of glorious scenery, urban activity and outdoor recreation possibilities. Residents now enjoy diversified employment opportunities, countless shopping options, and tremendous recreation outlets throughout the Lake Travis area.

The community and neighborhoods strive to offer residents all the charm of small town living with the major amenities necessary for a high quality of life. Truly, the Lake Travis area offers the best of both worlds.

The communities and areas that comprise the Lake Travis area include the City of Bee Cave, the Village of Briarcliff, the Village of the Hills, the City of Lakeway, Apache Shores, Comanche Trail, Four Points, Hudson Bend, River Place and Spicewood.

Real Estate

When real estate is located in a desirable location, such as the Lake Travis region, history has proven that real estate continues to appreciate over time. The continuation of favorable mortgage rates and demand for property fuels the economy, making homeownership in Lake Travis one of the best investments of the year….maybe even the best investment of a lifetime!

The choices in professional real estate services are just as abundant as the home choices. Realtors are available in specialized areas, including Lake Travis waterfront rentals, waterfront / acreage properties along the Pedernales River and Lake Travis and Hill Country property to build or purchase.

Healthcare

While Austin provides the majority of major medical and emergency healthcare for the Lake Travis area; there are many independent medical practitioners located throughout the Lake Travis area. A broad range of fields are covered by the local medical community, including aquatic, physical and massage therapy general practice, pediatric and adult dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetic surgery, vision care and chiropractic.

Lake Travis takes great pride in the community’s medical professionals and quality establishments. The result is a winning combination of modern technology enhance by the healing human touch.

Worship

Lake Travis recognizes and embraces the diversity of its communities. Many houses of worship are established in the area, serving a variety of faiths and denominations. Residents and visitors are welcome to experience worship, educational and outreach programs throughout the area.

Service Organizations

There are also dozens of active groups in the Lake Travis area including civic clubs and community organizations that are devoted to creating strong ties, providing leadership and helping those less fortunate.

Information Provided by: Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce