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Mansfield Dam Park
click to enlarge As its name suggests, Mansfield Dam Park is located adjacent to Mansfield Dam on the main body of Lake Travis and serves as one of the primary access points for boaters. Other popular attractions are picnicking, swimming, sunbathing and camping. Open on May 20, 2000 this newly renovated recreational area boasts a wide array of amenities for the public. Planners of Mansfield Dam park have skillfully created a park which accommodates many groups, including scuba divers, swimmers, boaters, picnickers, and nature enthusiasts. Set back from the water's edge, a central recreation area offers picnic sites, a playground, horseshoe pits, chess tables, and a panoramic view of the Lake Travis basin. As an added bonus, the SunKissed Concession situated in the heart of the Mansfield courtyard provides food, beverages, and lake gear for your every need. Still the deepest, most accessible boat ramp on Lake Travis, Mansfield Dam's boat ramp will increase from two lanes to four with an adjoining wheelchair-accessible courtesy dock to make lake launching easy. Also, parking capacity has been increased to accommodate 112 trailer-towing vehicles. The day use area of the park offers picnic tables with barbecue grills, including several with covered shelters, tucked amid the canopies of native trees. Picnic sites and lake access are easily reachable by strolling along the meandering hike and bike trail to the location of your choice. Diving is almost as easy as stepping right from your car door into the lake. We have provided dive stairs, a wheelchair-accessible ramp, and a courtesy dive lift to ease the trek from hillside to lakeside. Underwater amusement has been enhanced by the addition of four underwater dive platforms at various lake levels. Also, an underwater trail and compass course will be laid out to connect dive attractions such as sunken boats, historic dam construction materials, and geological points of interest. Tucked away from the rest of the park, our dive camping area will open soon, giving scuba enthusiasts six camping pods (each accommodating up to 30 individuals) with covered picnic shelters, restrooms, showers, separate dive stairs, and nearby parking. Camping in this area is by reservation only. The western peninsula of Mansfield Dam park enjoys some of the most beautiful views of Lake Travis. Wander along our hike and bike trail to a peaceful pavilion surrounded by trees and vines. This is an excellent spot to appreciate the view, watch the wildlife, or read a book.
DirectionsFrom the intersection of RR 620 and FM 2222, travel south 4.9 miles. Turn right onto Mansfield Dam Road, just south of Mansfield Dam. The park entrance is on your left. Hours of OperationSunrise to 9:00 pm for day-use visitors. Overnight camping available by reservation only. Entrance Fees
Annual permits are also available. Acreage: 71 Annual Visitors: 300,000 Available Activities
Amenities
CampingGroup campsites are available by reservation only. Please telephone (512)854-PARK (7275) to make your reservation at least one week in advance. Ground fires are permitted, as seasonal conditions allow. However, the cutting or gathering of firewood, including kindling, is prohibited in all Travis County Parks. Firewood may be purchased from local businesses. Campers may obtain a free campfire permit when they enter the park with firewood. In an effort to allow all park visitors to enjoy their stay at Mansfield Dam Park, quiet hours are strictly enforced between the hours of 10 pm and 7 am. All radios and generators must be turned off at this time. Special NotesPedestrians and bicycles are permitted on the dam during daylight hours. (No motorized vehicles are allowed on the dam.) Potable water, pay phones and an informational kiosk located at the dive park entrance. The boat ramp is quite active during peak boating season. On busy weekends and holidays, some delays for launching boats can be expected. Dogs and other pets are permitted in the park, but must be kept on a leash and not left unattended. Glass containers and fireworks are prohibited in all Travis County Parks. Annual Permits
Information appears courtesy of Travis County
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