Because of the danger posed by dry conditions, LCRA periodically bans ground fires at its parks and recreation areas. Below is the latest list of properties that have burn bans in place.
Updated June 26, 2009
County
Facilities
Bastrop *
McKinney Roughs Nature Park, North Shore on Lake Bastrop, South Shore on Lake Bastrop
Blanco
Pedernales River Nature Park
Burnet
Canyon of the Eagles, Sunset Point, Granite Beach, Shaffer Bend, Narrows, Grelle
Colorado
Beason's Park
Fayette
Plum Park, Oak Thicket Park, Park Prairie
Llano
Black Rock Park, Cedar Point Recreation Area, Nightengale Archaeological Center
Matagorda
Matagorda Bay Nature Park
Travis
Includes all LCRA parks operated by Travis County: Arkansas Bend, Bob Wentz, Cypress Creek, Hippie Hollow, Mansfield Dam, Pace Bend, Sandy Creek
LCRA honors burn bans issued by individual counties where its parks are located. So when in doubt, check the Texas Interagency Coordination Center's Web site at www.tamu.edu/ticc for a link to the latest map showing Texas counties that have issued burn bans.
The ground fires are banned because continuing dry conditions could lead to wildfires.
The possession and discharge of fireworks, including sparklers and firecrackers, is always prohibited on LCRA lands and waters.
For more information, e-mail LCRA parks or call LCRA at (512) 473-3200, Ext. 3512.
* Bastrop parks have restricted fires to charcoal and gas grills only.
