Tom Hughes Park is located in the basin area of Lake Travis near Mansfield Dam, in the scenic Hill Country of central Texas. The lower section of the park consists of steep limestone outcroppings and boulders along the shoreline, while the upper elevations consist of thick juniper and oak woodlands.

Tom Hughes Park is an excellent place to swim, sunbathe, or just watch the sun set over Lake Travis. A number of primitive trails with steep inclines lead down to the water's edge, providing close-up views of an unusual diversity of Hill Country flora.

Tom Hughes is one of the less heavily visited parks due to its limited parking and rugged terrain.

Directions

From the intersection of RR 620 and FM 2222, take RR 620 south 2.3 miles to Marshall Ford Drive. Turn right on Marshall Ford Drive and travel 0.2 miles to Park Drive. Turn right and travel 2.8 miles to the park entrance.

Hours of Operation

• Early Fall (Sept. 10 - Sept. 30) 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
• Fall (Oct. 1 - Nov. 30) Weekends Only (Sat, Sun, Holidays)
• Winter (Dec. 1 - Jan. 31) CLOSED EVERY DAY
• Early Spring (Feb. 1 - Feb. 28) Weekends Only (Sat, Sun, Holidays)
• Late Spring (Mar. 1 - April 30) 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
• Summer (May 1 - Sept. 9) 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
• Closes during hazardous trail conditions due to heavy rain.

Entrance Fees

• Day Permit -- $8.00 (per vehicle)
• Pedestrian / Bicyclist -- $3.00

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:  15    Annual Visitors:  20,000

Available Activities

• Hiking
• Scuba Diving
• Sunbathing
• Swimming

Amenities

• restrooms (portable toilets)

Special Notes

• Day use only park.
• Dogs and pets are not permitted in Tom Hughes Park.
• Due to the park's rugged terrain, steep inclines and variable lake levels. Parents with young children are advised to exercise extreme caution, or consider visiting one of the many other Travis County Parks nearby.
• 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