Transportation and
Natural Resources

Arkansas Bend Park

Virtual Tours

Boat Ramp Closed

Boat ramps at this park are currently closed.
LCRA web site:
Public Boat Ramp Information

Take a few minutes to tour Arkansas Bend Park right from your computer. (Requires RealOne Player Version 6.0 or later.)

Directions

From Highway 183, take FM 1431 south 11 miles to Lohmans Ford Road. Turn left on Lohmans Ford Road and travel 4 1/2 miles to Sylvester Ford Road. Turn left on Sylvester Ford Road and travel 1 1/2 miles to the park entrance.

Hours of Operation

Day use is Sunrise to civil twilight (dark), open 24 hours a day for camping.

Entrance Fees

Entrance fees are required at Arkansas Bend Park.

Description

One of the most isolated and untouched parks in Travis County, this peaceful 323-acre park lies on the north shore of Lake Travis near the community of Lago Vista and combines many of the best qualities of other Lake Travis parks. The parks' two miles of shoreline offer opportunities for hiking, fishing, camping, picnicking and lake access via an excellent boat ramp. Several inviting, shaded picnic and camping areas are situated along a bluff above a gently sloping, rocky waterfront.

Acreage: 323 Annual Visitors: 10,000

Available Activities

boating
camping
fishing
hiking
mountain biking
picnicking
swimming
sunbathing

Amenities

barbecue grills
boat ramp
nature/hiking trails
picnic tables
primitive campsites
restrooms

Camping

Overnight camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are required. The gravel bars off the tip of the park's peninsula are popular anchorages for day and overnight sailors and boaters.

Overnight campers should be aware that Arkansas Bend Park offers primitive camping only. No water or improved facilities are currently available.
Ground fires are permitted as seasonal conditions allow, but visitors are required to bring in their own firewood. Cutting or gathering of firewood, including kindling, is not allowed.
In an effort to allow all park visitors to enjoy their stay at Arkansas Bend, we ask that all overnight campers arrive by midnight and keep vehicle traffic to a minimum after dark. Quiet hours are enforced between the hours of 10 pm and 7 am. All radios and generators must be turned off at this time.

Special Notes

Glass containers and fireworks are prohibited in all Travis County Parks.

Nearby Parks

Last Modified: Friday, May 22, 2009 10:56 AM