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Lake Travis Lodging - The Official Visitor's Guide From Burnet County
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Lake Travis is probably the most visited of the Highland Lakes because of its proximity to Austin, TX. Its location and size make it a popular destination for aquatic sport enthusiasts, including boating, fishing, swimming and even scuba diving. Lake Travis is perfect for those seeking a more active environment and plenty to do, including waterside dining and plenty of activities for adults and kids, as well as easy access to the Austin amenities.
For visitors with GPS devices, this area of Lake Travis' coordinates are:
30.464063;
-98.083878
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A Little Lake Travis History
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Lake Travis begins as not much more than a river as it snakes it way from Burnet County through Travis County and onwards toward Austin over 63 miles of Texas Hill Country, widening and deepening as it progresses. It was created with the construction of Mansfield Dam, built from 1937 to 1941 by the Lower Colorado River Authority. One of its primary functions is flood control, with the water level constantly changing depending on the weather and flood conditions. The Mansfield Dam is the only dam in the Highland Lakes that was built specifically to contain the floodwaters of the lower Colorado Basin (up to 260 billion gallons of flood water).
This lake also provides water for the Austin metropolitan area and irrigation water for farmers downstream, generates electricity, and provides water recreation for a number of Central Texans. Lake Travis also boasts some of the clearest water of any of the Highland Lakes.
Today, Lake Travis one of the most widely visited in the chain of 6 called the Highland Lakes, , which also includes Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake LBJ, Lake Marble Falls, and Lake Austin.
Learn more about Lake Travis and it's surrounding areas in this episode of The Daytripper: |
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Click here for a printable hotel guide of the Highland Lakes
Lake Travis offers a number of lodging options near the lake, but waterfront inns are less common at this lake. However, there are a number of small, cozy bed and breakfasts, perfect for romantic getaways, as well as cabins and vacation home rentals for groups and families. House boats are another unique option for lodging accommodations on Lake Travis. The beautiful Lake Travis surroundings coupled with the nearby amenities and activities make it a great getaway destination.
You can view the locations of each business on our map of Lake Travis located at the bottom of this page.
Skip to these lodging options:
Bed and Breakfasts
Cabins and Guest Houses
Vacation Homes
Lake Travis Camps |
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Villa Celeste e Villa Stellata |
PO Box 232,
Spicewood, Texas 78669
Phone: 830-693-4269
Email: Chanticleer_bb@yahoo.com
Restored, private farmhouse and cabin with tile and wood throughout, pool, outdoor kitchen on an 80-acre ranch. Gas-log fireplaces, Jacuzzi tub, granite countertops, painted sinks. King beds with duvets, line-dried linens and robes, homemade chocolate chip cookies and granola. Whether you have 2 or 6 guests, you have it all to yourself. Perfetto.
Villa Celeset/Stellata Web Site |
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Chanticleer Log Cabin |
PO Box 232,
Spicewood, Texas 78669
Phone: 830-693-4269
Email: Chanticleer_bb@yahoo.com
A private, restored log cabin on 26 acres with Lake Travis frontage, featuring a screened porch with stone fireplace and marshmallows, line-dried linens, duvet and robes, hammock, gas grill. Queen bed and clawfoot tub, homemade chocolate chip cookies and granola. Perfect for two.
www.chanticleerlogcabin.com |
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Dal Nonno |
PO Box 232,
Spicewood, Texas 78669
Phone: 830-693-4269
Email: Chanticleer_bb@yahoo.com
Nestled in oaks on an 80-acre ranch, a secluded, restored cabin with wood and tile throughout. Hot tub outside with hammock and gas grill. Queen bedroom plus living room, line-dried linens, duvet and robes. Homemade chocolate chip cookies and granola.
Dal Nonno Web Site |
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Creek Side Camp & Cabins |
222 Hatchett Hill, Marble Falls, Texas 78654
Phone: 830-693-5979
Email: diane@creekside-camp-cabins.com
New 31 acre venue on upper Lake Travis. 3 private cabins with special themed decor. Paddleboat available. Great for group parties, reunions, & retreats. Close to Marble Falls, non-smoking. Cabins sleep 4 to 8.
www.creekside-camp-cabins.com |
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Dal Nonno |
PO Box 232, Spicewood, Texas 78669
Phone: 830-693-4269
Email: Chanticleer_bb@yahoo.com
Private property minutes from Lake Travis, lots of uncrowded, calm water to enjoy. New cabin features queen bedroom, queen living room sleeper, hot tub, & bbq grill.
Dal Nonno Web Site |
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Balcones Springs Retreat & Conference Center |
14425 E. FM 1431, Marble Falls, Texas 78654
Phone: 830-693-6639
Email: cbaskin@cbsretreats.com
Meeting facilities, private lake & 250 acres adventure. 44 cozy, country style guest cabins. Overnight package includes meals & full use of property & amenities. Cabins sleep up to 4.
www.texasretreat.com |
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Villa Celeste e Villa Stellata |
PO Box 232, Spicewood, Texas 78669
Phone: 830-693-4269
Email: Chanticleer_bb@yahoo.com
Cabin & stone farm house on private ranch features pool, hot tub, & outdoor kitchen. View of lake Travis. Perfect family reunion, wedding party, group retreats. Cabin-2/2 w/king beds. Farm house-2/2 w/queen beds.
Villa Celest/Stellata Web Site |
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Chanticleer Log Cabin |
PO Box 232, Spicewood, Texas 78669
Phone: 830-693-4269
Email: Chanticleer_bb@yahoo.com
Beautifully restored log cabin on Lake Travis ranch. Modern amenities include big private deck, comfy queen bed & claw foot tub. Peaceful & romantic describe this 1/1 cabin.
www.chanticleerlogcabin.com |
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Spicewood Cottage |
1100 Rustic Lane, Spicewood, TX 78669
830-693-0167
Email: pardo@tstar.net
Cozy 1/1 guest cottage with queen size bed, twin sleeper sofa, private bath and a fully furnished kitchen near beautiful Lake Travis.
www.spicewoodcottage.com |
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The Farr Side on Lake Travis |
Hwy. 1431 West, Marble Falls, Texas 78654
Phone: 512-345-6374
Email: sfarr3@austin.rr.com
Private vacation property on four secluded acres. 2 spacious homes on 250 ft waterfront of Lake Travis. 5/4 main house is great for family retreats. Sleeps up to 16.
The Farr Side Web Site or Smithwick Web Site |
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Isaac Millsap Vacation Home |
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
Phone: 512-755-0937
Email: annie@heartoftexaswinetours.com
Newly remodeled 7/4 home comfortably sleeps up to 16. Amenities include w/d, full kitchen, covered and furnished porch with grill, pool table, Wi-Fi/flat screen TV/DVDs. Beautiful panoramic views of the Hill Country on a secluded 55 acre ranch just minutes from Marble Falls shopping, dining and lakes. No cleaning fee. Horseback riding available on adjacent ranch.
Isaac Millsap Web Site |
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Lake Travis Ranch House |
Spicewood, Texas 78669
Phone: 512-394-3524
E-mail: info@laketravisranch.com
On 6 acres. Theater room, pool, beach area on Lake Travis. Boat slip & watercraft available. 3 master suites w/private baths great for corporate or family & friends retreats. 4/5 home sleeps 12.
www.laketravisranch.com |
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Mary Millsap Vacation Home |
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
Phone: 512-755-0937
Email: annie@heartoftexaswinetours.com
Newly remodeled home on 55 acre ranch has 3 bedroom/3 sleeper sofas. Sleeps up to 13 comfortably. Amenities include w/d, full kitchen, furnished and covered porch with grill, game room with pool table, foosball, TV, DVD player, Wi-Fi and plenty of privacy. No cleaning fee. Horseback riding available on adjacent ranch.
Mary Millsap Web Site |
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Balcones Springs Retreat & Conference Center |
14425 E. FM 1431,
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
Phone: 1-800-775-9785
Email: cbaskin@cbsretreats.com
Extensive meeting facilities, charming accommodations, our own private lake, a mile of Lake Travis waterfront and 250 acres of fun and adventure.
www.texasretreat.com |
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Camp Balcones Springs |
104 Camp Balcones Springs Dr., Marble Falls, Texas 78654
Phone: 830-693-6639
Email: info@campbalconessprings.com
Children's sports and adventure summer camp. The centerpiece is Lake Ted, a private 8-acre spring fed lake perfect for swimming, canoeing, kayaking & is equipped with rope swing, water trolley, water trampoline & waterslide.
www.campiscool.com |
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You’ll have plenty of options for Lake Travis boat rentals! There are rental facilities on all sides of the lake, so you should be able to find a nearby rental location no matter where you are staying. Aquatic rentals include motor boats, pontoon boats, jet skis, party boats and house boats. You can also rent water skiing, wake boarding and inner tube equipment. You’re bound to find something to guarantee hours of fun at Lake Travis. |
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Briarcliff Marina
406 Sleat Drive,
Briarcliff, TX 78669
(512) 264-2666
Boat rentals as well private boat launching available.
www.briarcliffmarina.com/ |
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Lakeway Marina
103 A Lakeway Drive,
Austin, Texas 78734
(512) 261-7511br>
Boat rental, slips, and launching available.
www.lwmarina.biz/ |
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Much like the other Highland Lakes, Lake Travis provides fishermen with ample opportunity to fish for a variety of species. Lake Travis has solid populations of Large Mouth and Guadalupe Bass, Catfish, White Bass and Sunfish. It also has fair conditions for Striped Bass and occasionally Crappie can also be found in the lake too. For more fishing tips and fishing conditions at Lake Travis, please visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife web site. Fisherman that want to be lead directly to the best fishing spots can hire fishing guides to lead them to the best locations. |
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Git Bit Guide Service
(512) 773-7401
Email: gitbit@austin.rr.com
Professional guide service for Lake Buchanan fishing.
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Lake Travis boasts a number of parks and a wide range of recreational activities. There are 14 LCRA parks and recreation areas on Lake Travis. These parks feature different amenities including camping, picnicking, boat launches, volleyball courts, hiking, horse back riding and windsurfing. For those who prefer more freedom, Hippie Hollow is the only “clothing optional” beach in all of Texas. |
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Lake Travis offers some unusual recreation opportunities that are a real treat.
For the more adventurous, parasailing or sunrise balloon rides may be exciting options. For special events, a river boat charter service is available for groups up to 250 people.
Wine lovers will enjoy the nearby vineyards and wine tasting at Spicewood Vineyards. For some of the best sunset views in all of Texas, The Oasis provides spectacular seating for the sunsets, live music and a full service.
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Below is a map of northern Lake Travis. You can use your cursor to move around the map and scroll in and out. To view the information of each business, simply click on the icons. Be sure to verify directions with the business or lodging owners as some of the icons are only intended to show general locations. |
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View Lake Travis Map in a larger map |
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Please feel free to contact any of these Lake Travis government offices with any questions you may have. For help making reservations at any one of Northern Lake Travis' lodging properties, please contact the Burnet County Tourism Director. |
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Burnet County Tourism
810 Steve Hawkins Parkway, Suite 4
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
tourism@burnetcountytexas.org
www.thehighlandlakes.org |
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Lower Colorado River Authority
Mail:
LCRA
P.O. Box 220
Austin, TX 78767
Main Physical Address:
LCRA Headquarters
3700 Lake Austin Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78703
(512) 473-3200
www.lcra.org |
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Texas Department of Transportation
125 East 11th St.,
Austin, TX 78701
(800) 558-9368
www.txdot.gov |
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Couldn't find what you were looking for in our Guide to Northern Lake Travis? Check out what the other lakes in Burnet County have to offer. Visit our travel guides for Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, and Lake LBJ.
If you’d prefer to plan your trip by city name, see our travel guides for Bertram, Burnet, Granite Shoals, Kingsland, Marble Falls, and Spicewood.
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