Things to Do

Top 10 Lakes in the Austin Area to Visit this Summer

By  | 
Tony Maples Photography

 

6. Quarry Lake

Top 10 Lakes in the Austin Area to Visit this Summer

Photo: Facebook/Johnny Nuckols

This local favorite has a been an icon since the ’90s and is a true hidden gem among the lakes in the area. Perfect for a day with the family.

7. Devil’s Cove at Lake Travis

Top 10 Lakes in the Austin Area to Visit this Summer

Photo: Facebook/Devils Cove – Lake Travis

From their Facebook page – “Devil’s Cove is the biggest party cove and meeting place for boaters on Lake Travis in Austin Texas. Every year thousands of people pile on hundreds of boat in THE hot spot for Memorial day, summer, 4th of July, and Labor Day.”

8. North Shore of Lake Travis at Lago Vista

Top 10 Lakes in the Austin Area to Visit this Summer
Photo: Facebook/Lago Vista North Shore Lake Travis

From laketravislifestyle.com – “Austinites, out-of-towners, and locals have hailed Lago Vista as one of the premier spots on Lake Travis to unwind by the water. Texans with an eye for relaxation often come out to these parts of the Highland Lakes for the easy pace of life. Water sports and boating are huge pastimes and fishers have hailed this community as one of the best spots for reeling in the big ones.”