We have visited the Highland Lakes, and written a detailed reviews of what to expect at each lake:

  • Lake Buchanan

    Lake Buchanan Review Lake Buchanan is the highest and broadest (maximum width is 4.92 miles) lake in the Highland Lakes chain. The eastern shore is rugged and hilly with granite cliffs and deep water while the western shore has nice beaches (granite pebbles) for swimming, fishing, skiing or boarding, windsurfing, and picnicking. There are plenty Read more…

  • Inks Lake

    Inks Lake is one of the Highland Lakes (Lake Buchanan, Lake LBJ, Lake Marble Falls, Lake Travis, and Lake Austin). The lake is 4.2 miles long, has a maximum width of 3000 feet, and covers 802 acres. The terrain is rolling hills, pink granite, cactus, and trees. A few houses, Camp Longhorn (a co-ed residential Read more…

  • Lake Travis

    Review of Lake Travis Lake Travis is northwest of Austin and is the second lake in the Chain Highland Lakes which stair-step up the Colorado River from Austin. Travis is 63 miles long with 270 miles of shoreline, has a maximum width of 4.5 miles, a maximum depth of 210 feet, and an average depth Read more…

  • Lake Austin

    Review of Lake Austin Lake Austin is one of the infamous six Highland Lakes, which include Lake Travis, Inks Lake, Lake Buchanan, Lake Marble Falls, and Lake LBJ. At the north end of the lake is Lake Travis and the Mansfield Dam (and the water at this end of the lake is dam cold) and Read more…

  • Lake LBJ

    Review of Lake LBJ Lake LBJ is one of the Highland Lakes which include: Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake Marble Falls, Lake Travis, and Lake Austin. The largest towns on the lake include Marble Falls, Kingsland, and Horseshoe Bay — all of which offer a number of things to do off of the water. Lake Read more…


Our Latest Articles About The Highland Lakes

  • Texas Golf Community – Boot Ranch

    Wow, Boot Ranch is one very impressive Texas golf community. It may be one of the best golf communities in Texas. This review will tell you why we think it is one of the best Texas golf communities. Introduction to Boot Ranch Designed and built by PGA Pro Hal Sutton, Boot Ranch is a one-of-a-kind, Read more…

  • Things To Do In Marble Falls

    Tucked away in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Marble Falls is an undiscovered treasure brimming with myriad engaging attractions. Its stunning natural vistas, quaint local boutiques, and thrilling outdoor escapades promise a rich tapestry of experiences that captivate visitors of all ages. Be you an outdoor enthusiast ready to conquer the picturesque trails, Read more…

  • Things To Do In Austin

    Tons of fun things to do in Austin are at your fingertips when you arrive at this unique and historical Texas city. Austin is where most Texas and southern musicians want to be, and when most Texans think of Austin, they think, “live music” and “6th Street”. However, Austin has just as many attractions and Read more…

  • 17 Scenic Drives In Austin

    Austin, TX is an amazing place to explore beautiful scenery and enjoy a scenic drive. From the rolling hills of Hill Country to the vibrant downtown skyline, Austin has something for everyone. With its vast array of breathtaking views, there’s no shortage of places to take a scenic drive in Austin. Whether you’re looking for Read more…

  • Top 10 Fun Things To Do In or Around Austin

    Here are Texas Outside’s list of top 10 fun things to do in Austin, Texas. Okay, you got me. Austin has so many fun things to see and do that we added a few more to our list. Check out our list of top 14 fun things to do in or around Austin, Texas. On Read more…

  • Best Texas State Parks With Caves

    Texas is home to around 9000 Texas caves, caverns, sinkholes and springs which cover about 20% of Texas. If you like caves, use this cave map to quickly find a cave near you to explore and also check out Texas Outside’s Caving & Caverns page to find caverns to explore, read about some fun cave tours, and find more Read more…

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