Pace Bend Park

Texas (Austin) · Travis County Park · Park · Open to all

GrillingPropane & charcoalGrills provided on site

On the waterSwimming · Fishing · Boat launch

Things to doHiking

AccessOpen to allOpen to all; $5/person, $3 senior 62+, free 12 &…

About this place

9 miles of Lake Travis shoreline with BBQ grills and fire rings, swim coves and camping. Charcoal and propane grilling allowed; firewood gathering prohibited (bring your own). During a Travis County burn ban ALL fires including grills are prohibited. Glass banned countywide.

Good to know

SwimmingLifeguard Allowed in designated swim coves (Mudd Cove, Kate's Cove, Gracy Cove); no lifeguard on duty

FishingOK

AlcoholNo Public display of consumption of alcohol prohibited

DogsLeash Off-leash pets prohibited; noisy, vicious, or dangerous animals not permitted

Seasonal bans possible in dry, high-wind spells. Check Texas A&M Forest Service's current status ↗

Hours

Sunrise to civil twilight; park closes to new entries an hour before civil twilight

Fees

Free per personDay Use for Children (12 years and younger)
Free per personDay Use for Disabled Veteran (50%+ disabled)
$3 per personDay Use for Seniors (62 years and older)
$5 per personDay Use
Free per personDisabled Veteran Pass for Day Use (U.S. veteran with 50% service related disability)
$15 per site per nightPrimitive Camping (Advance Reservation Recommended)
$20 per dayTemporary Concession Permit - Weekday Rental
$30 per site per nightImproved Camping-Water and Electricity at site (Advance Reservation Recommended)
$40 per dayTemporary Concession Permit - Weekend/Holiday Rental
$80 per personAnnual Day Use Permit for Travis County Residents
$80 per personLifetime Day Use for Seniors (62 years and older)
$100 per eventLiability Release required (Special Event, non-refundable)

+3 more — see official page

What's here

Provided grills

Picnic tables

Restrooms

Parking

Shower

Hiking

Boat launch

Location

Pace Bend Park

RegionTexas (Austin)

Coordinates30.4551° N, 98.0221° W

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Common questions

Can you grill at Pace Bend Park?

Yes — both propane and charcoal grilling are allowed at Pace Bend Park. Grills are already provided on site. None for provided grills; campsites reservable. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.

Do you need a permit or reservation?

None for provided grills; campsites reservable.

Is there a fee at Pace Bend Park?

Yes — fees apply. For example, Free per person · Day Use for Children (12 years and younger). See the official page for the full schedule.

Can you swim at Pace Bend Park?

Allowed in designated swim coves (Mudd Cove, Kate's Cove, Gracy Cove); no lifeguard on duty.

Are dogs allowed?

Off-leash pets prohibited; noisy, vicious, or dangerous animals not permitted.

What are the hours at Pace Bend Park?

Sunrise to civil twilight; park closes to new entries an hour before civil twilight.