Guide to Lake Travis, Austin (TX) Texas
Lake Travis is one of its kinds, be it in terms of the amenities, the ambience, or simply the refreshing view of the crystal clear water covering the entire stretch of the lake measuring more than a 100 km. It is located in central Texas in the United States. The lake was built by making the Mansfield dam from the water of the Colorado River. It offers a rare scenic beauty. The maximum depth of its water has been 210 and the lowest 62 feet. The Mansfield dam is 274 ft., with the ranch road running over the walls of the dam. It has 3 conduits for carrying the water to the water-wheel producing electrical energy of 93,000 kilowatts. It also consists of 24 floodgates which regulate the flow of water. It comprises of 7 highland lakes. The lake runs for a distance of 105 km. Apart from being a tourist destination, this lake supplies water to a number of places and is also used to control floods.
Whether you are the outdoor type or the quiet type, you will find something interesting and worthwhile to do over here. The lake contains a variety of fishes, be it brightly colored sunfish or the striped bass. So fishing turns out to be the most loved activity of all. This lake is a great holiday destination and sees a large crowd of tourists every year, as it is equipped with most of the urban facilities. People, both tourists and locals, can be seen indulging in windsurfing, biking and hiking, sunbathing, or simply studying the natural beauty around. There are trees around providing soothing shades. One could swim, scuba dive or camp around the camping grounds made available for everyone. It caters to people interested in the water sports such as water skiing and boating. Caves and water parks are among the other attractions especially for kids. You could spend leisurely hours, riding a boat or fishing on the lake. People looking for a bit of peace around can be seen viewing the sun setting in front of them. It is a place of great adventure as well as the ultimate place for relaxation. People also go for mountain climbing among the numerous rocky cliffs around the lake. The hills made of limestone enhance the beauty of the place.
Unlike other places people are generally come here with their pets, as pets are allowed at different places such as parks and camp grounds. Most places around the lake have restrooms, showers and payphones available for use. With your kids, this can be the best playtime you have had with them till now. It is a great summer destination, where picnic spots are generally filled with outsiders as well as locals. People can be seen milling about the barbecue grills and picnic tables. People are allowed to ramp up the boats to launch them into the lake. Other neighboring attractions are Arkansas Bend, Dave Reed, Dink Pearson, Bob Wentz, Tom Hughes, Laura Reed, Hippie Hollow, Pace Bend, Cypress and Sandy Creek. These parks are located close by. This lake is the only one in Texas which offers such fantastic recreational facilities so close at hand.