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Cascading across the rolling foothills of Spicewood is the splendor of LCRA’s Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area. With 540 acres worth of camping and trails, Muleshoe Bend is packed full of rugged adventures. Twenty seven primitive campsites careen along a two mile span of Lake Travis shoreline that sprouts fields of bluebonnet flowers come springtime. The sites come equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, charcoal barbeque grills, and easy access to the restrooms. Oak and mesquite trees supply ample shade for complete shelter from the Texas heat. Cool off from a day’s worth of adventures in the river. Each site is located within walking distance to the beautiful, fishable shoreline. Streaming eastward, the water’s current is ideal for kayaking and canoeing. Lifeguards are not on duty, thus swimming is at one’s own risk. |
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From Austin, TX: Take Highway 71 west towards Spicewood. Turn right onto Paleface Ranch Road (this road becomes 404). Turn right onto 414, then follow 414 until it dead ends into the park. From San Antonio, TX: Take Highway 281 north towards Marble Falls. Turn right (east) onto highway 71. Turn left onto 413. Continue onto 404. Take a left onto 414, then follow 414 until it dead ends into the park. |
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Flushing restrooms are located at the park entrance for your convenience. Three non-vaulted toilets are located within the park parameters (one near campsite 4, down Turner Farm Road, the second is near campsite 12 at the end of Trammel Road West, and the third is near campsite 25, down Trammel Road East). A rinsing shower is located on the west wall of the entrance bathroom. Furthermore, a potable water pump is placed adjacent to the bathrooms. Stay hydrated! |
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Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=LCRA&parkId=820250&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Please contact park staff if arriving after 5:00 PM. Entrance fees are charged in addition to your site fees and are collected upon arrival at the park. $5 per person per day. $2 Seniors and Disable Veterans. No fee for children under 13. Park may fall under a Burn Ban without notice. Please go to http://www.lcra.org/parks/Pages/burn-ban-information.aspx for up to date status of burn bans at LCRA parks. A Burn Ban may include the restriction of all camp fires as well as grilling with wood or coal. Pets are welcome in the park but must remain on leash or contained in a fenced structure. Quiet hours are between 10PM and 6AM. No excessive noise: running generators, or amplified music is NOT permitted during quiet hours. No glass containers are permitted. Check-in for all sites is 3pm and check out is noon. Group events are permitted at the park. Prior written permission needs to be obtained from LCRA for any organized event. Reservations cancelled at least 2 days (48 hours) in advance of the scheduled arrival date will receive a full refund minus transaction fees. There are no refunds if reservations are cancelled less than 2 days (48 hours) prior to the scheduled arrival date. |
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Mountain Biking If rugged terrain creates that heart pumping thrill, then let your tires hit the trail. Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area has a careening, seven and a half mile loop trail that’s full of adrenaline. The path retreats into the wooded hills with moderate climbs and descents, while never being overbearing on your legs. It juts through twists and turns - and a few creek beds - with ease and speed. Advanced riders can pack on the distance by utilizing the short, interwoven loops threaded into the main trail. Furthermore, there are five access points to the trail from the main vehicular road making the ride easier for beginners and families searching to endeavor a shorter, less intense distance. Fishing and Boating Drift away with the gently waves. Despite the decrease in water depth, the level is sufficient for kayaks and canoes. The water runs east towards Mansfield Dam. The best access is suggested to travel down Trammel Road West and turn left to the end of the park, launch your craft in the water and head east with the downstream current pushing on your tail. Be sure to wear a personal floatation device! Whether on a boat or the shoreline, fishing is welcome. Bird Watching Relaxation has never sounded so sweet than the pleasant chorus of the Central Texas birds. Numerous species are indigenous to the region: swallows, cardinals, beautiful hummingbirds, and warblers. Amongst them is the ever evanescing species of golden cheeked warbler, currently on the endangered list. Due to the influx of agriculture, subdivisions, and the commercialization of Central Texas, the warbler has lost much of its natural habitat. LCRA proudly stands behind its efforts to sustain the natural dwelling conditions, for golden cheeked warbler, necessary to harbor a haven that’s safe for potential repopulation of their species. |