Inks Lake

Inks Lake - Living in the Texas Hill Country

Inks Lake is in the Highland Lakes chain which includes Lake Buchanan, Lake LBJ, Lake Marble Falls, Lake Travis, and Lake Austin. Inks Lake is 802 acres, 4.2 miles long, and is 3000 feet at it's widest point. Inks Lake is a constant level lake. Inks Lake State Park has mini cabins, outstanding lake front campsites, and very good hiking trails.

Inks Lake is part of the highland lakes of Central Texas. Inks Lake is part of the Texas Hill Country. When you think of Inks Lake, think of pink granite and bluebonnets in spring. This lake is the perfect alternative to the stress filled lifestyle of Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio.  Lake living is slow and easy. 

Inks Lake is the perfect place for year round fun. Spring wildflowers bloom from early March until June and are absolutely beautiful. During fall and early winter Inks Lake has some of the best weather in the country. Winter Texans love the mild winter climate and come back year after year.

Inks Lake is clean and pure. Dive into some of the nicest water in Texas. Fish from a dock or from your boat. The fishing is great! You can launch your boat from the state park. If you don't have a boat, you can rent one locally. Boat on over to the Catfish Barge for a great lunch or dinner on the lake.

Inks Lake is a "constant level" lake which provides the best in year round boating, swimming and water sports. Constant level means you always know just how high the water is going to be! You can rely on Inks Lake to be at its best. One of the prettiest lakes in Texas, Inks Lake is sheltered from the wind which makes it one of the best lakes for boating and waterskiing.

Inks Lake is a family friendly area is located in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country 80 minutes north of San Antonio. Just an hour from the state capitol in Austin, this beautiful Lake is nestled in a truly spectacular natural terrain.  The plentiful fish and wildlife, cultural and historical attractions and a range of accommodations all makes Inks a complete travel destination throughout the year.

Local Highland Lakes Attractions:

  • Fall Creek Vineyards & Winery Tour
  • Buchanan Dam Visitors' Center
  • Longhorn Cavern State Park
  • Catfish Barge Restaurant on the Water
  • Vanishing Texas River Cruise
  • Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery
  • Inks Lake State Park


Interesting Things To Do:

  • Sunning yourself on a beach or float in the cool water
  • Boating, swimming, water skiing
  • Go for a walk to view the wildlife and birds
  • Photographing the wildflowers in the spring
  • Looking at the stars at night
  • Golfing at the local golf courses
  • Visiting the small towns nearby
  • Dining in local restaurants
  • Shopping at local art galleries and antique and gift shops
  • Sightseeing around the lakes and through the hills
  • Shoot fireworks with your friends

 


			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/jasonfrels/">Jason Frels</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonfrels/55048919508/" title="Osprey with Fish Over Inks Lake"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55048919508_9fb208d2f5_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Osprey with Fish Over Inks Lake" /></a></p>

<p>An osprey flies away after catching a fish in Inks Lake Texas</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/dadadreams/">dadadreams (Michelle)</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/dadadreams/55002333057/" title="Torr Na Lochs Vineyard &amp; Winery"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55002333057_79d6e4eb92_m.jpg" width="240" height="177" alt="Torr Na Lochs Vineyard &amp; Winery" /></a></p>

<p>CHARCUTERIE BOARD – Featuring Texas products sourced from Miiller’s Smokehouse and Antonelli’s<br />
Cheese Shop including smoked dried pork sausage, coppa salami, prosciutto, and assorted cheeses. Served<br />
with pull apart ciabatta bread with olive oil from The Oil Tap, mixed olives, dukkah, assorted dried fruit,<br />
locally made popcorn, and Choccolatte’s toffee.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/odennehy/">Richard Denney</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/odennehy/54898931894/" title="Dry Dock. Inks Lake. Infrared (Hoya R72) black and white."><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54898931894_9461f7e712_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Dry Dock. Inks Lake. Infrared (Hoya R72) black and white." /></a></p>

<p>With its dependable water source, abundant fish and game, and natural beauty, the region of Central Texas around the Colorado River and present Inks Lake has been an inviting location for centuries, attracting Native American and German and Anglo settlers. In 1937 while running as a candidate for the surrounding Congressional district, Lyndon Baines Johnson promised voters that he would create a “Tennessee Valley Authority” type of transformation for the Colorado River, including dams for flood control and electricity, bridges and highways, and recreational facilities along the river. Johnson’s victory soon brought into being the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and with it the benefits of rural electrification for residents of the Texas Hill Country. Shortly after Inks Lake was created by a new Colorado River dam, courtesy of the LCRA in 1938, Johnson sought CCC involvement to further enhance the river’s comprehensive development. Having completed work at Longhorn Cavern State Park, CCC enrollees in Company 854 moved to Inks Lake and focused on constructing and supplying amenities, including the park road and recreational facilities along the lake's left bank. The State Parks Board, National Park Service, and the CCC envisioned even grander plans for Inks Lake on both shores, but the threat of World War II curtailed further projects. <br />
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			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/odennehy/">Richard Denney</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/odennehy/54896600583/" title="Inks Lake. High and Dry. Infrared panorama."><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54896600583_4a82166e74_m.jpg" width="240" height="104" alt="Inks Lake. High and Dry. Infrared panorama." /></a></p>

<p>Inks Lake State Park, Burnet County, Texas. It comprises 1,200 acres of the area known as the Central Texas Mineral Region, or Llano Uplift. Originally home Native Americans, the first European to explore the area was probably the Marqués de Aguayo. <br />
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			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/swampt01/">swampt01</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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<p>This was shot on Ilford HP5 film with a Yashica Mat 124G camera</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/scottkiss/">skk74</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/scottkiss/54688044423/" title="Golden Light on Prickly Pear at Inks Lake"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54688044423_e0c8917186_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Golden Light on Prickly Pear at Inks Lake" /></a></p>

<p>A cluster of prickly pear cacti catching the last rays of golden sunlight at Inks Lake State Park in Texas. The sun highlights the edges of the flat pads and spines, bringing a warm glow to the desert green against a softly blurred backdrop of brush and trees. Captured in the early evening as the sun dipped toward the horizon.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/countryphotoguy/">countryphotoguy</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/countryphotoguy/54056543721/" title="An Evening at Inks"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54056543721_ef3a43be13_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="An Evening at Inks" /></a></p>

<p>Inks Lake State Park has been one of our favorite Texas State Parks since my wife and I first tent camped here in the mid 1990's. While on our last visit to the park, I found this beautiful evening scene as the the sun was dipping low in the sky.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/countryphotoguy/">countryphotoguy</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/countryphotoguy/54056872364/" title="Aflac"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54056872364_22013b5761_m.jpg" width="240" height="192" alt="Aflac" /></a></p>

<p>I ran into the Aflac talking duck while visiting Inks Lake State Park. I didn't want to disturb him while he was having lunch, so I snapped a quick pic an went on my way.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/countryphotoguy/">countryphotoguy</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/countryphotoguy/54056998075/" title="Basking in the Sun"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54056998075_e5574ed55f_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Basking in the Sun" /></a></p>

<p>These turtles amaze me with their ability to climb rocks and stumps, while getting into position to enjoy the sun's warmth.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/davidrives/">rivesdavid</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidrives/53521500961/" title="Inks Lake Sunset Kayak"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53521500961_fea3e2bac2_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Inks Lake Sunset Kayak" /></a></p>


			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/davidrives/">rivesdavid</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidrives/53520606387/" title="Inks Lake Pier"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53520606387_d2cfe319bc_m.jpg" width="240" height="150" alt="Inks Lake Pier" /></a></p>


			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/190576163@N06/">scubajoe44</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/190576163@N06/">scubajoe44</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/190576163@N06/">scubajoe44</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/190576163@N06/">scubajoe44</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/texasparkswildlife/">Texas Parks and Wildlife</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/texasparkswildlife/52868432683/" title="GW Patrol - Boating Safety"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52868432683_4cfaa97c1d_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="GW Patrol - Boating Safety" /></a></p>

<p>TPWD Game Wardens</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/jasonfrels/">Jason Frels</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonfrels/52508534935/" title="Heron at Golden Hour"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52508534935_c497bbb9ff_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Heron at Golden Hour" /></a></p>

<p>Heron on the shore of Inks Lake looking toward the setting sun just minutes before sunset. I was shooting through a tree so as not to spook the bird. There is a duck in the background with its head in the water.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/jasonfrels/">Jason Frels</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonfrels/52506098620/" title="Fiery Orange Clouds Over Inks Lake"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52506098620_0af3387fe0_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Fiery Orange Clouds Over Inks Lake" /></a></p>

<p>Sunset at Inks Lake State Park in central Texas. <br />
Single image. I removed a few things from the water.</p>
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