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Turkey Bend Recreation Area
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Outdoor activities:
Hiking and Walking Trails

Hiking & Walking Trails
Bicycling - Dirt/Gravel Bicycling - Dirt / Gravel
Equestrian Trails Horseback Riding Permitted
(no designated trails)
Fishing Fishing
Swimming Swimming
Unimproved Camping Unimproved Camping
 
 

 

 

 

Turkey Bend Recreation Area, 400 acres on Lake Travis, has prime camping and fishing spots with great views of the lake. Some sites along the shore offer views of picturesque cliffs across the lake.

While the area doesn't have a boat ramp, it is a good place to put canoes and kayaks into the lake.

Features:

  • Horseback riding permitted
  • Fishing
  • Trails
  • Picnic tables
  • Fire rings
  • Waterless toilet

Fees: $5 per vehicle.

Reservations: None required.

LCRA Recreation Area Annual Vehicle Permit: An annual vehicle permit is available for all LCRA recreation areas: Muleshoe Bend, Grelle Park, Turkey Bend, Gloster Bend and Plum Park. The cost is $50. See instructions on how to purchase your annual permit.

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Map - Turkey Bend

Turkey Bend Recreation Area is on the north shore of Lake Travis.

How to get there: Take FM 1431 West from Austin/Cedar Park or East from Marble Falls to Shaw Drive and continue approximately two miles to the park entrance.

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