Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area

Muleshoe Bend is a popular place for riding horses and bicycles on its trials, but what make it a great photographic destination are the Bluebonnets.  During the wildflower season, lake March and Early April, the area becomes a sea of blue.  A large area of the park was covered by lake Travis, which now has lower water levels and the Bluebonnets thrive there.

Forty miles from downtown Austin and 20 miles southeast of Marble Falls, Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area lies on Lake Travis in both Travis and Burnet counties. Lake Travis is located on the Highland Lakes, which are designed to manage floodwaters along the lower Colorado River. These lakes also offer opportunity for boating, fishing, swimming and relaxing. Spicewood has a population of just under 8,000 and has enjoyed the same 10% annual growth rate as Burnet County for many years.

This area is part of the Texas Hill Country region, which spreads across the geographic center of the state and features sloping hills, natural springs, bustling cities and charming small towns. Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area has earned a reputation for its impressive fields of bluebonnets during wildflower season and has been featured in both regional and national publications.

Muleshoe Bend is owned and Managed by LCRA (Lower Colorado River Authority) and is off of Lake Travis.

Where it is:

2820 County Road 414, Spicewood, TX 78669

From Texas 71 turn east (right if you are going north from Austin or Left if you are heading south coming from Marble Falls) on Co. Rd. 413/Greg Dr. which turns into Co. Rd. 404/Haynie Flat Rd. Turn left on Co. Rd. 414, this road will turn right and you will pass Hollingsworth Rd. and Exeter Rd. on the right. Stay on Co. Rd. 414 as it will go directly into Muleshoe Bend.

Maps:

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Cost:

Entrance

Adults – $5
Children (12 and younger) – Free
Disabled – $2
Seniors (65 and older) – $2
Horse and rider – $12
Free with LCRA Annual Parks Pass

Lodging

Two park entrance fees are
included in your stay.

Campsites:
  • Standard – $27.50
  • Group – $38.50

Hours:

Daily (sunrise to sunset)

Facilities:

  • 41 campsites
  • Outdoor shower at park entrance
  • Restroom (non-flushing)
  • Restroom (flushing) at park entrance
  • 24-hour ice and drinking water machine

Location Contact Information:

LCRA (Lower Colorado River Authority)

2820 County Road 414, Spicewood, TX 78669

Reserve your campsite: 855-392-7638
More park info: 512-473-3366

Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area Photo Gallery

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On November 1, 2024   /   Texas