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Pace Bend Park

Location: 2011 Pace Bend Rd N 78669 Map

Phone Number: 512-264-1482

This park is not reservable.

Size: 1368.00 Acres

Amenities:
Barbeque Pits 100
Picnic Tables 100
Trail Miles 3

$Pace Bend is one of Austin\'s best swimming places.$
Pace Bend is one of Austin's best swimming places.

Description: Pace Bend is a Travis County park approximately 30 miles west of Austin on Lake Travis. The west side of the park features high, limestone cliffs and numerous rocky coves with some impressive views available of Lake Travis, especially at sunset.

The north and east side of the park have shallow beaches perfect for children and dogs. Dogs are allowed on-leash only. The interior of the park is managed as a wildlife preserve with trails. Camp sites are available.

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.

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.

Pace Bend is a Travis County park. There is an entrance fee. See the Travis County website (below) for details.

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$Pace Bend\'s shallow water beach$
Pace Bend's shallow water beach

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