Watch for algae blooms in stagnant water. Read details from the LCRA
October 6, 2022 - Construction has begun on a new Park Headquarters. Construction is taking place directly adjacent to the West Loop Camping Area. Campers in the West Loop should be aware that construction noise is expected during daylight hours after 7:00 am.
Construction is expected to complete by the end of May 2024.
Please proceed with caution around the construction area and be aware of construction crews and equipment.
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.
Park Store Hours:
Open daily at 9am.
Closing hours may vary.
Please call the Park Store at 512-793-2033 to inquire about current hours.
Boat Rentals:
Daily from 9am to 1pm. All boats due back by 3pm."
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
There is no gate; no gate code is necessary for entry.
If arriving after the office is closed for Day Use, go into the Lobby. To the left of the door there is a gold box with the word 'envelopes' marked on the outside, fill out and/or enclose the information requested and drop it in our honor box. Day use is valid from 6am-10pm.
If you have reserved a campsite and you are arriving after the office is closed, go into the lobby. There will be an occupied sites list posted on the front door, look at that list (sites are listed by type, occupied sites are marked out in red) choose the type of site you have a reservation for. To the left of the door there is a gold box with the word 'envelopes' marked on the outside, fill out the information requested and drop it in our honor box. All late arrivals must come up to headquarters the following morning between 8-9am to check in.
FOR CABIN:
If office is closed- come into the Lobby, on the left side of the building, under the air conditioner, there is a bulletin board with 'Messages for Campers', and there will be an envelope with your name pinned on it and all of your information inside (rules and key). You will need to come up to headquarters the following morning between 8am-9am to check in.
FOR GROUP CAMP:
If the office is closed- come into the Lobby, on the left side of the building, under the air conditioner, there is a bulletin board with 'Messages for Campers', and there will be an envelope with your name pinned on it and all of your information inside (rules, directions, and gate code). You will need to come up to headquarters the following morning between 8am-9am to check in.
