Best places: Lakes in Austin

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Lake Travis
Lake
Flood-control reservoir on the Colorado River offering swimming, boating, fishing & camping.
4.70 (657 reviews) (~37.51 km from centre)
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Lady Bird Lake
Lake
Riverlike reservoir for kayaking & rowing, plus trails alongside for jogging & wildlife viewing.
4.60 (519 reviews) (~0.72 km from centre)
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Lake Pflugerville
Lake
Water-supply reservoir with hiking, swimming & fishing plus an adjacent park with picnic pavilions.
4.60 (315 reviews) (~25.13 km from centre)
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Canyon Lake
Lake
Water sports, camping, fishing, hiking & horseback riding draw locals to this large, scenic lake.
4.70 (149 reviews) (~65.58 km from centre)
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Lake Austin
Lake
Relaxed locale known for fishing & boating, with boat rentals & a big stock of largemouth bass.
4.80 (117 reviews) (~13.16 km from centre)
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Buchanan Lake
Lake
Large reservoir lined with homes & parks & offering fishing, boating & other activities.
4.70 (109 reviews) (~87.42 km from centre)
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Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Lake
Large reservoir on the Lampasas River, a popular destination for fishing, boating & camping.
4.50 (162 reviews) (~83.77 km from centre)
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Lake Bastrop
Lake
Reservoir with a dam, fishing pier, boat ramps & camping & picnic amenities.
4.50 (132 reviews) (~46.66 km from centre)
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Lake Lyndon B. Johnson
Lake
4.50 (88 reviews) (~76.07 km from centre)
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Lake Walter E. Long
Lake
👍👍 Walter Long Lake (also known as Decker Lake) make some great fishing memories. Weekends do get busy with boaters, kayakers and fishing anglers alike so be sure you are always watching where you are going. Be mindful and respectful of other kayakers and boaters in the area and for the sake of goodne...
4.50 (70 reviews) (~13.96 km from centre)
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Granger Lake
Lake
👍👍 Granger Lake is a hidden gem. There’s is plenty of room to swim and ski. The scenery is beautiful and some wildlife to watch. It is quiet and not much boat traffic so if you are looking for a place to go that is not busy consider this lake over the others. Cons: No marinas and In August the water is...
4.60 (53 reviews) (~61.52 km from centre)
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Lake Marble Falls
Lake
Created in 1951 by the Max Starcke Dam, this reservoir on the Colorado River features native fish.
4.60 (42 reviews) (~62.04 km from centre)
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Lake McQueeney
Lake
Artificial lake in a residential area featuring fishing, swimming, boating & a developed island.
4.30 (42 reviews) (~79.7 km from centre)
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Lake Placid
Lake
Over 2,000-acre lake offering boating, fishing, swimming & nearby cycling & hiking trails.
4.20 (43 reviews) (~83.28 km from centre)
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Lake Dunlap
Lake
Fishing, swimming & waterskiing are popular activities at this longtime reservoir.
4.00 (41 reviews) (~74.03 km from centre)
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The Blue Hole
Lake
😠 I changed the label to private property. What a shame. We went here years ago. My husband proposed here. Thought of going back but no trespassing is enforced. What in the world. So much beauty that we don't get to enjoy anymore.
3.80 (40 reviews) (~44.89 km from centre)
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