Inks Lake State Park

Inks Lake is the water park of Texas state parks. Unlike most Highland Lakes reservoirs, Inks Lake stays at a constant level thanks to its position in the chain, which means the swimming, kayaking, and cliff jumping are reliable year-round. The park has its own swimming area carved right into the pink granite shoreline, and you can paddle a canoe from your campsite to a secluded cove within minutes. With 20 cabins and nearly 200 campsites spread across shady loops, it's one of the most complete camping experiences in the system.

190 campsites|Hill Country|1 hr 15 min from Austin|$6/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Full Hookup

$25/night

Post Oak Loop · Sites 1-49 · 49 sites

Water, Sewer, 30/50-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water + Electric

$20/night

Live Oak Loop · Sites 50-90 · 41 sites

Water, 20/30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water + Electric

$20/night

Pecan Flats Loop · Sites 91-139 · 49 sites

Water, 20/30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$15/night

Valley Spring Creek Loop · Sites 140-165 · 26 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Cabin

$80/night

Lakeshore Loop · Sites C1-C20 · 20 sites

Electric, AC/Heat, Kitchenette

Guide to Inks Lake State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 50-90 (Live Oak) — water + electric, close to the swimming area and store

For Privacy:Sites 140-165 (Valley Spring Creek) — walk-in tent sites, wooded and secluded

For RVs:Sites 1-49 (Post Oak) — full hookups, pull-through available, larger pads

For Couples:Cabins — 20 climate-controlled cabins with lake views, kitchenettes, and covered porches

When to Go

March through September. Summer weekends book up fast since the lake is the main draw. The lake's constant level makes this a solid choice even in drought years when other parks' lakes are low.

Tips

→Devil's Waterhole is the park's signature spot — get there early on weekends before it gets crowded
→The lake stays full even during drought — a major advantage over other Highland Lakes parks
→Bring a canoe or kayak (or rent one) — paddling the shoreline coves is the best way to experience the park
→The 9-hole golf course is surprisingly fun and dirt cheap
→Sites closer to the lake can be noisier on summer weekends — back loops are quieter

Highlights

Constant lake level — swimming and boating year-round, even in droughtDevil's Waterhole — cliff jumping and swimming in a natural granite coveCanoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals right in the park9-hole golf course inside the parkPink granite shoreline for sunbathing and fishing20 climate-controlled cabins with kitchenettes

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