Hippie Hollow Park 

Hippie Hollow Park lies in the basin area of Lake Travis in the Hill Country of central Texas, approximately one-half hour's drive from downtown Austin, The Park features a steep, rocky shoreline and provides some spectacular views of Lake Travis. This heavily-used park, the only clothing optional public park in Texas, is popular for sunbathing and swimming. Hippie Hollow is also the site of Splash Day, a festive, biannual event celebrating the beginning of spring and the end of summer, hosted by the Gay and Lesbian community.

Directions

From the intersection of RR 620 and FM 2222, take RR 620 south 1.3 miles to Comanche Trail. Turn right on Comanche Trail and travel 2 miles. Park entrance is on your left.

Hours of Operation

• Fall (Sept. 10 - Oct. 31) 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
• Winter (Nov. 1 - Feb. 28) 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Spring (Mar. 1 - Apr. 30) 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
• Summer (May 1 - Sept. 9) 8:00 am to 9:00 pm

Entrance Fees

• Day Permit -- $8.00,  plus $2.00 surcharge (per vehicle)
• Pedestrian / Bicyclist -- $3.00,  plus $2.00 surcharge

Annual permits are also available. Annual permit holders must also pay the $2.00 surcharge.
Seniors and Veterans with more than 60% service related disability may obtain a Lone Star Pass which provides for free admission and discounts on camping fees.

Acreage:  109    Annual Visitors:  350,000

Available Activities

• bird watching
• hiking
• sunbathing
• swimming

Amenities

• clothing optional
• concession stand (seasonally, when available)
• designated swimming area (boats prohibited)
• nature/hiking trails
• paved ADA accessible trail
• restrooms
• drinking water

Special Notes

• Day use only park.
• There are no lifeguards on duty.
• Hippie Hollow Park has a long tradition as the on only clothing-optional public park in Texas. Entry to the park is restricted to those people 18 years and older.
• Please respect the privacy of other visitors and ask permission before taking photographs. Remember that nudity is acceptable, lewd behavior is not.
• Hippie Hollow Park includes habitat for species protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act, including the Goldern-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo. As a result, certain areas of the park are off-limits to park visitors.
• Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the park and may not be left in unattended vehicles.
• Ground fires are prohibited in all day use parks.
• Glass containers and fireworks are prohibited in all Travis County parks.

Annual Permits

• Annual Day Permit -- $75.00
  (per vehicle)
• Pedestrian / Bicycle -- $25.00
  (with ID and permit when entering the park )
• Lone Star Senior Pass -- Free to ages 65 and older
• Lone Star Veteran Pass -- Free
  (to veterans with more than 60% service related disability)
• Overnight Camping
  with Lone Star or Annual Permits - $8.00
  (with vehicle permit)
• Camping for Lone Star Veterans -- Free
  (with Lone Star veteran pass)
• Trailer Parking -- $30.00
   

Information appears courtesy of Travis County