Sandy Creek Park Campground

About an hour from Austin, Sandy Creek Park offers easy access to the basin area of Lake Travis. Head out here for a day of boating in an area that will probably be less crowded than other parts of the lake. Be sure to drain your boat at the end of the day to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.

Drop your fishing line in Lake Travis at Sandy Creek Park to try your luck at catching crappie, white bass, striped bass, largemouth bass, Guadalupe bass, sunfish, and catfish.

Hiking around Sandy Creek Park is a naturalist’s dream, offering the opportunity to catch sight of a golden-cheeked warbler or other endangered species. Enjoy the serenity of the park’s wooded environment as you meander here. A hike along the bluff allows you to capture an excellent view of the lake.

Set your kayak or canoe in the water to explore all that Lake Travis has to offer. Enjoy the serenity of this portion of the lake, which sees much less boat traffic than other sections of the lake.

Located on one of the quieter and more secluded sections of Lake Travis, Sandy Creek Park is an excellent place to cool off on a hot summer day.

Despite its small size, Sandy Creek Park offers great wildlife watching opportunities. Stay on the lookout for golden-cheeked warblers and other endangered bird and plant species. In the water, you can expect to find crappie, white bass, striped bass, largemouth bass, Guadalupe bass, sunfish, and catfish.