Wooden boat ramp leading to a docked sailboat with misty lake surface and dawn light

Highland Lakes Boat Ramps: Which Are Open Today

At a Glance

  • Lake Travis ramp at Tournament Point closed today.
  • All other public boat ramps at Highland Lakes are open.
  • Drought and floods cause frequent ramp closures.
  • Why it matters: Boaters need up-to-date ramp status to plan trips safely.

Boaters heading to the Highland Lakes should check the latest ramp openings, as water levels can trigger closures. The Lower Colorado River Authority monitors conditions and reports which ramps are open or shut. Today’s update shows one ramp closed and the rest open.

Lake Travis

Lake Travis: The ramp at Tournament Point at Pace Bend Park is closed due to low water levels. All other public ramps on Lake Travis remain open.

Other Lakes

Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake LBJ, and Lake Marble Falls have all public ramps open.

Boats dock at public ramps with clear signage and fishermen near the lake
Lake Ramp Status
Lake Travis Closed (Tournament Point)
Lake Buchanan Open
Inks Lake Open
Lake LBJ Open
Lake Marble Falls Open

Ramps remain available for recreational boating across most Highland Lakes, but conditions can change quickly.

Key Takeaways

  • One ramp at Lake Travis is closed today.
  • All other Highland Lakes ramps are open.
  • Boaters should monitor lake levels before heading out.

Keep an eye on lake level updates before heading out.

Author

  • Morgan J. Carter covers city government and housing policy for News of Austin, reporting on how growth and infrastructure decisions affect affordability. A former Daily Texan writer, he’s known for investigative, records-driven reporting on the systems shaping Austin’s future.

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