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Lake Travis

Texas

886Listings$15K-$15M$752MTotal Value
Lake Travis, Texas

Lake Travis real estate is a top ten market for lake homes and land in Texas.

There are typically around 510 lake homes for sale on Lake Travis, and around 380 lots and land listings available.

This lake is one of Texas' largest lakes and has 271 miles of shoreline. The closest major airport, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, is only 29 miles away.

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About Lake Travis

Travis County, Texas

Lake Travis is northwest of Austin, Texas, about 20 miles away from the state capital.

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center is 18.2 miles away, and the Austin- Bergstrom International Airport is 33.4 miles away, allowing for access to travel and care.

Residents can enjoy frequenting shopping centers such as Lakeline Mall and dining at restaurants like Cedar Pork Too and Four Brothers- Lago.

Space for Leisure and Luxury

Lake Travis covers over 18,000 acres, making it a very sizable lake, ample with opportunities.

Typical recreation includes boating, swimming, skiing, and fishing for catches such as largemouth bass, catfish, white bass, and sunfish.

Area attractions include a water park on the lake, a zip line adventure tour, and even a chance to try out flyboarding, which is essentially a jetpack powered by water.

Discover Austin

Austin provides residents of Lake Travis with plenty of things to do for every family member.

One such activity is Barton Springs Pool, a 1,000-foot long natural limestone pool fed by a system of underwater springs.

Another popular attraction is the Austin Aquarium. Here, guests can see many different animals from different areas such as rainforests, deserts, and the ocean.

Adventures on and off the Lake

For the deep clear waters of lake living, with the convenience of Austin only minutes away, you can't beat Lake Travis!

Lake Overview

  • 271mi. of Shoreline
  • 62ft. Avg. Depth
  • 190ft. Deepest Depth
  • Dam Name
    Mansfield Dam
  • Year Built
    1942
  • Managed By Lower Colorado River Authority
  • Water Drops
    15 ft
  • Ownership
    Public
  • Acreage
    18,000
  • Public Boat Ramps
    2
  • Water Level
    Full Pool Year Round

Information

  • Counties: Burnet County, Travis County
  • Fish: Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, White Bass
  • Condos available (Yes)
  • Notable events: Spring Fest, Fourth of July Celebrations, many more.
  • Sailing clubs (Yes)
  • Interesting facts: Created by the impounding of the Colorado River
  • Known for: The "Crown Jewel of the Central Texas Highland Lakes"
  • History: Lake Travis was created due to massive flooding.