Pace Bend Park 
Phone: (512) 264-1482

Pace Bend Park is located in far western Travis County in the Hill Country of central Texas. With more than nine miles of shoreline along scenic Lake Travis, Pace Bend is one of the most popular areas in the Highland Lakes region, offering visitors a wide range of recreational opportunities. The west side of the park features high, limestone cliffs and numerous rocky coves with some of the most impressive views available of Lake Travis, especially at sunset.

Most of Pace Bend Park is easily accessible by vehicle from the seven-mile, paved roadway that loops the park. However, the interior of the park is managed as a wildlife preserve and can be reached by foot, bicycle, or horseback only. Numerous trails lead into the hills and provide excellent views of the lake and the Hill Country. This area serves as home to a large number of whitetail deer, raccoon, fox, ringtail cat, and dozens of bird species.

Directions

Pace Bend is approximately 30 miles west of Austin on Lake Travis. From the intersection of RR 620 and Hwy. 71, take Hwy. 71 west 11 miles to RR 2322 (Pace Bend Park Road). Turn right on RR 2322 and travel 4.6 miles to the park entrance

Pace Bend Park Phone: (512) 264-1482

Hours of Operation

Sunrise to 9 pm for day-use visitors. Overnight camping available

Entrance Fees

• Day Permit -- $8.00 (per vehicle)
• Pedestrian / Bicyclist -- $3.00
• Primitive Camping -- $15.00 (per vehicle)
• Improved Camping -- $20.00 (per vehicle)

Annual permits are also available.
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:  1,368    Annual Visitors:  350,000

Available Activities

• boating
• camping
• fishing
• hiking
• mountain biking
• picnicking
• sailing
• sunbathing
• swimming
• horseback riding

Amenities

• improved campsites (20) with water, electrical hook-ups, showers
• restrooms
• barbecue grills/fire rings
• boat ramps (2)
• designated swim coves (no boats)
• drinking water
• nature/hiking multiuse primitive trails
• picnic tables
• primitive campsites (400+)
• RV dump station
• wave runner rental (seasonally, as available)

Camping

Primitive Camping:

Primitive campsites with picnic tables, barbecue grills, fire rings, and plenty of trees for shade and privacy are scattered along the cliffs and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The east and north sides of Pace Bend offer more gentle, sloping shorelines with sandy and gravel beaches, providing easy access to the lake for families with young children and people with disabilities. Numerous primitive campsites can be found among the oak and mesquite trees and all are within a short walk to the lake. Camping on the beach is also permitted.

Please note that primitive camping permits do not include shower privileges. Waterless toilets are available.

Improved Camping:

Pace Bend offers 20 improved campsites, with water and electrical hook-ups, showers and restrooms. These sites are all located on the east side of the park just above Levi Cove, within easy walking distance to the lake. They feature plenty of shade trees and flat, grassy areas for tent camping. All sites are back-ins only.

Reservations, though not required, are recommended, as improved campsites tend to fill up quickly. For holidays and summer weekends, we suggest that you call us a few weeks in advance to reserve a site. Please note that we charge by the vehicle, not by the site, so that carpooling will save you money. A maximum of two vehicles may occupy a site. Overflow parking is available.

In an effort to allow all park visitors to enjoy their stay at Pace Bend, we suggest that all overnight campers arrive by 10 pm and keep vehicle traffic to a minimum after dark. If you have an improved camping reservation and will be arriving after 10 pm, please call the park to let us know. 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. 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 at the park entrance station (when available) or from local businesses just outside the park.

Special Notes

• Boating is one of the most popular activities at Pace Bend. With two boat ramps in the park -- located at Collier Cove on the west side and Tatum Cove on the east side -- boaters rarely have to wait long to launch. Smaller boats, canoes, and wave runners may also be launched directly off the beach in certain areas, but please be aware that Mudd Cove, Kate' Cove and Gracy Cove are designated for swimming only. Park staff can answer your questions about the best places to launch, as well as recommend good places for fishing directly off the shore.
• No lifeguard on duty; swim at your own risk.
• Pay phones are located at the Collier Cove boat ramp and at the park entrance station.
• Potable water is available opposite the Tatum Cove boat ramp.
• Dogs and other pets are permitted in the park and are allowed off-leash, but must be kept under your direct supervision and control. Dogs that become a nuisance or a hazard to other park visitors must be restrained.
• 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