Pace Bend Park is placed in some distance western Travis Country in the Hill Country of central Texas. With extra than 9 miles of shoreline alongside scenic Lake Travis, Pace Bend is one of the most famous areas in the Highland Lakes region, presenting visitors a huge vary of recreational opportunities. The west aspect of the park points high, limestone cliffs and numerous rocky coves with some of the most outstanding views handy of Lake Travis, Particularly at sunset. Most of Pace Bend Park is without problems reachable with the aid of car from the 6 mile, paved roadway that loops the park. However, the interior of the park is managed as a flora and fauna maintain and can be reached with aid of foot, bicycle, or horseback only. Numerous trails lead into the hills and grant first rate views of the lake and the Hill Country. This region serves as domestic to a giant number of whitetail deer. Raccoon, fox, ringtail cat, and dozens of chicken species.Pace Bend Park is popular for camping on the cliffs overlooking Lake Travis, swimming on a beach, boating and exploring the Hill Country splendor with miles o hike, bike, and equestrian trails. While the Park gives get admission to the listed activities, Travis Country parks does no longer grant any equipment.
Primitive campsite with picnic tables, barbecue grills, hearth rings, and plenty of timber for color and privacy are scattered along the cliffs and are accessible on a first-come, first served basis. The east and north sides of Pace Bend provide extra gentle, sloping beaches with sandy and gravel beaches, supplying convenient access to the lake for families with younger youngsters and human with disabilities. Numerous primitive campsites can be located amongst the oak and mesquite trees and all are within a brief stroll to the lake. Camping on the beach is also permitted. Please word that primitive camping permits do no longer consist of bathe privileges. Waterless toilets are available.
Pace Bend presents 20 extended campsites, with water and electrical hook-ups, showers and restrooms. These web sites are all placed on the east aspect of the park simply above Levi Cove, within easy taking walks distance to lake. They feature plenty of shade bushes and flat, grassy areas for tent camping. All sites are back-ins only. Reservations are exceptionally recommended. Parking is accessible on site. A maximum of two automobiles might also occupy a site. Overflow parking is available.
Quiet Hours
In an effort to allow all park site visitors to enjoy their continue to be at Pace Bend, we advise that all overnight campers arrive by 10 pm and keep automobile site visitors to a minimum after dark. If you have an improved tenting reservation and will be arriving after 10 pm, please name the park to let us know. Quiet hours are strictly enforced between the hours of 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. All radios and mills ought to be became off at this time. Ground fires are permitted, as seasonal stipulations allow. However, the reducing or gathering of firewood, inclusive of kindling, is prohibited in all Travis Country Parks.
Boating is one of the most popular things to do at Pace Bend. With two major boat ramps in the park – placed at collier Cove on the west aspect and Tatum Cove on the east facet – boaters not often have to wait long to launch. Smaller boats, canoes, and wave runners may additionally be launched immediately off the beach in positive areas. Park group of workers can reply your questions about the first rate locations to launch, as well as advise top places for fishing at once off the shore.
Please be aware that Mudd Cove, Kate’s Cove and Gracy Cove are unique for swimming only. No lifeguard on duty; swim at your vey own risk.
Potable water is on hand contrary the Tatum Cove boat ramp.
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