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Rustic ranch roads carve the path into the wildlife sanctuary of Shaffer Bend Recreation Area. The land is comprised of 523 acres on Lake Travis and is full of wilderness that's form fitted to your every adventurous desire from camping to equestrian friendly trails. Trailing along miles of sandy shoreline, 26 campsites are scattered amongst the shade of oak and pecan trees that beckon you to kick off your shoes and unplug from your bustling work week. These primitive sites come readily equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, charcoal barbeque grills, and easy access to the water's edge. Let the current take you away as you cool off from the heat of the summer in the soft current of the Texas Colorado River. Kayaking and canoeing are welcome on site. Swimming is at your own risk as no lifeguards are present. |
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From Austin, TX: Take highway 183 north towards Cedar Park. Turn left onto 1431 and head west towards Marble Falls, TX. Turn left onto 343A road; the park entrance will be on your right. From San Antonio, TX: Take highway 281 north towards Marble Falls, TX. Take a right onto 1431 and head east. Turn right onto 343A road; the park entrance will be on your right. |
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A potable water pump and flushing restrooms are located at the park entrance for your convenience. Port-a-potties are located within the park nearest the center of each section of campsites - one near site 24, the other near site 6. |
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Shaffer Bend Recreation Area |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=LCRA&parkId=820150&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 within 2 days (48 hours) of the arrival date will forfeit one night site fee plus any applicable transaction fees. No refund if reservations are cancelled less than 2 days (48 hours) prior to the scheduled arrival date. |
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Hiking and Equestrian Come tackle five miles worth of adventure trails. The paths are composed of old ranch roads that are large and clear enough for hiking and equestrian use. Enjoy Lakeview Trail as it etches the outer most part of the park along the shoreline. Master the heights of Dagger Trail and rest at its peak while you gander from the pinnacle of its hilltop view. The paths are ideal for all levels of hiking as they are interconnected with varying lengths and challenges. Kayaking and Swimming Crystal clear and cool to the touch, the water is adorned with sandbars and gentle waves that are perfect for a day of kayaking and swimming. Come launch your craft and let the soft current drift you eastward towards Mansfield Dam. Be sure to wear a personal floatation device! Fishing At Shaffer Bend you can dig your toes in the sand while you let sun cascade across the sky and reel ashore white bass, catfish, crappie, and striped bass. Boulder formations are clustered sporadically amongst the shoreline and harbor the ideal havens for swarms of catchable fish. 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. |