August 17, 2026 - Inks Lake State Park store will be closed from 8/24 through 8/28 for annual inventory. Boat rentals and concession items will not be available for purchase during this time.
July 28, 2026 - Burn Ban in effect until further notice. No ash producing fires such as wood or charcoal. Only containerized fuel such as propane, will be allowed for cooking.
PARK HUNT DATES:
Dec. 4-6, 15/17, Jan. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21
Some hiking trails, some campsites in the west loop area, and the Primitive Campsites will be closed from 5pm the night before the first day of the hunt and will reopen at 2pm the day the hunt ends.
The park, main campground, cabins, and all other areas of the park are open during this time. Only drawn permitted hunters will be allowed in the closed areas during these dates. Contact the park for more information.
Watch for algae blooms in stagnant water. Read details from the LCRA
If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park.
Reservations are strongly recommended, as Inks Lake State Park regularly sells out of both camping and day use.
DAY USE FEE:
$7 per day, per person 13 and older.
Daily Visitation fees are in addition to Campsite or Day Use facility fees.
OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
Office Hours:
8:30 am-5 pm daily, except for extended hours during the peak season.
Front gate open from 6 am-10 pm daily.
Park Store Hours:
Open daily at 8:30am.
Closing hours may vary.
Please call the Park Store at 512-793-2033 to inquire about current hours.
Boat Rentals:
Rent paddle boats, canoes, one- or two-person kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUP), life vests and paddles at the park store.
All boat rentals are $20 for the first hour and $10 for each additional hour.
Weather permitting, rentals are available daily from 8:30am to 3:00p, with all boats due back by 4pm.
Due to limited parking in the park, visitors are encouraged to carpool whenever possible.
The primitive sites are a mile and a half hike in, there is no water access, and no fires/pets are allowed.
PARK PHONE NUMBER: 512-793-2223
Notes
Front gate open from 6 am-10 pm daily. If entering park while the gate is closed, please refer to your reservation confirmation email for current gate code.
If you have a camping reservation and are arriving after the office is closed, proceed to your reserved campsite for the night. All late arrivals must come up to headquarters the following morning between 8:30-9:30 am to check in.
FOR CABIN:
If office is closed: Your cabin key will be left inside the cabin for you. All late arrivals must come up to headquarters the following morning between 8:30-9:30 am to check in and pay the cabin deposit. When departing return your cabin key to the cabin key drop box located on the side of the self-pay kiosk in the headquarters parking lot.
FOR GROUP CAMP:
If the office is closed: Site information will be available at the Self-Pay Kiosk adjacent to the Headquarters. All late arrivals must come up to headquarters the following morning between 8:30-9:30 am to check in.
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