Inks Lake State Park consists of 1200 acres of recreational facilities adjacent to Inks Lake on the Colorado River in Burnet County. Inks Lake is a constant level lake located in the Highland Lake Chain (7 lakes) surrounded by granite hills. The park has been used for cattle ranching since the mid-1800's. Culverts and roads in the park were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Visitors enjoy camping, backpacking, hiking, and golf. Activities such as nature walks and geology hikes are conducted on Saturdays in the summer.
Location:
3630 Park Road 4 West, Burnet Texas 78611
Telephone
512-793-2223
Other Texas State Parks nearby:
(Bend) Colorado Bend State Park
(Burnet) Inks Lake State Park
(Stonewall) LBJ State Park
(Stonewall) Lyndon B Johnson Nat'l Historical Park
(Johnson City) Pedernales Falls State Park
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01/10 Coming to The Burnet area
Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair Sabinal TX March22-24 The annual World Championship Wild Hog Catching Contest features a two-person team chasing a wild hog in a pen, capturing the hog, placing it in a burlap sack and crossing the finish line in the fastest time.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
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