Pace Bend Park

Pace Bend Park

Pace Bend Park is a 1,368-acre Travis County park with more than nine miles of Lake Travis shoreline in the Texas Hill Country west of Austin, and it is the most complete public camping choice on the lake. Its 20 improved back-in sites sit above Levi Cove on the east side, within walking distance of the water, with water and electric, showers and restrooms. It suits swimmers, paddlers and travelers who would rather wake up by the lake than have full hookups, in rigs that fit a back-in site.

Pace Bend Park at a glance

Hookups	Water + electric at improved sites; primitive elsewhere; dump station
Sites	20 improved RV/tent sites; 45 currently open primitive tent-only sites
Max RV length	Site-specific; all improved sites are back-in
Cost	$30 improved; $15 primitive; county day-use fees are additional
Reservations	Travis County Parks (recommended)
Best for	Swimmers and paddlers, travelers wanting a lakeside spot over hookups

Why RVers stay here

Practically, improved sites are $30 a night and primitive sites $15, with county day-use fees on top; there is no sewer at the site, but the park has a dump station. All improved sites are back-in and site-specific for length, and reservations through Travis County Parks are recommended, months ahead for summer weekends. The primitive areas are more limited than old summaries suggest: the county lists 45 currently open tent-only sites with no water or power, and RVs are not allowed there, so if you are towing, book the improved loop. The trade-off is conditions: on August 5, 2026 the county warned of submerged hazards after the lake rose, with some ramps closed, so recheck the park banner before you leave because access can change fast.

✓More than nine miles of Lake Travis shoreline in a 1,368-acre county park

✓20 improved back-in sites with water and electric, showers and restrooms, a short walk from Levi Cove

✓$30 a night for an improved site, far below private lakeside resort pricing

✓Best public choice on the lake for swimmers and paddlers

!No sewer at the site; use the park dump station

!Only 20 improved RV sites, all back-in; primitive areas are tent-only and RVs are not allowed there

!Lake levels, submerged hazards and ramp closures change quickly; check the county park banner before departure

What our guides say about Pace Bend Park

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

RV Parks on Lake Travis: RV Camping, Campgrounds & Full Hookups (Plus Canyon Lake)

Pace Bend is the most complete public camping choice on Lake Travis: a 1,368-acre county park with more than nine miles of shoreline. Its 20 improved back-in sites have water and electricity, showers and restrooms. They sit above Levi Cove on the east side, within walking distance of the lake. These are not sewer-hookup sites; the park provides a separate dump station.

The primitive situation is more limited than old campground summaries suggest. The county currently lists 30 designated tent sites at Kate and Johnson coves plus 15 at North Gracy. They have no water or electricity, and RVs are not allowed because the sites are undeveloped. Other west-cove areas were still closed for rehabilitation when checked. If you are towing, reserve the improved loop rather than arriving for primitive cliff camping.

Current-condition check: On August 5, 2026, the county warned of submerged hazards after Lake Travis rose. Collier and Tatum ramps were open, Tournament Point was closed, and September camping was available. Recheck the park banner before departure because ramp and camping access can change faster than an article.

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Pace Bend Park: frequently asked questions

Does Pace Bend Park have full hookups?

No. The 20 improved sites have water and electricity, and the park provides a separate dump station. There is no sewer at the site.

How much does Pace Bend Park camping cost?

$30 per night for an improved site and $15 for a primitive tent site, with county day-use fees additional.

What is the max RV length at Pace Bend Park?

It is site-specific, and all improved sites are back-in. Check the site details when reserving through Travis County Parks.

Do you need reservations at Pace Bend Park?

Reservations through Travis County Parks are recommended, and you should book months ahead for summer weekends.

Can RVs use the primitive sites at Pace Bend Park?

No. The county lists 45 currently open primitive tent-only sites at Kate, Johnson and North Gracy coves with no water or electricity, and RVs are not allowed because the sites are undeveloped.

Is Pace Bend Park open year-round?

Our guide does not state a closed season, but camping and ramp access can change with lake conditions; on August 5, 2026 the county warned of submerged hazards and had Tournament Point closed. Recheck the park banner before you go.

Pace Bend Park at a glance

Why RVers stay here

What our guides say about Pace Bend Park

Pace Bend Park: frequently asked questions

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