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Windy Point Park

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Along the shores of Lake Travis, Windy Point Park sits where steep underwater terrain creates deep water access just offshore. This privately operated campground occupies open terrain next to the lake, requiring campers to haul gear from the parking area to walk-in sites using provided carts.

The park caters primarily to scuba divers, featuring underwater sculptures, sunken boats, and training platforms accessible via shoreline ladders. An air tank refill station supports diving activities. Jeremy K. notes the park is "pretty nice and clean," though all camping operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Sites spread across the grounds without designated boundaries or individual amenities, relying on central facilities near the entrance kiosk.

Restrooms consist of portable toilets, while showers remain open-air structures requiring swimwear. The rocky lakeshore demands swim shoes for water entry. WiFi and cellular service reach the camping areas. Staff sells ice and snacks at the entrance, where they explain the unique fee structure and park rules prohibiting pets, fires, and glass containers.

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Location

Private Campground

Windy Point Park is located in Texas

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Coordinates

30.41466187 N
97.90085997 W

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Connectivity

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    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 3/28/26
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    Verizon5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 3/8/26
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    Last on 2/10/26

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 3/28/26
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 3/8/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 2/10/26

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

Drive Time

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8 Reviews

Many mentioned friendly staff and reasonable pricing for the Austin area location. Recurring comments addressed basic facilities like port-o-potty restrooms and open showers, while several guests observed mixed site conditions ranging from clean to run-down areas.

zachary L.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2024

Amazing time

Had a wonderful night at this site, super lovely and friendly hosts. Would love to visit again soon.

Heated bathrooms, loads of camping spots, showers, friendly staff.

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Melissa S.
Reviewed May. 24, 2023

Perfect for beginners

This was my first time tent camping alone without my dad. And it wasn’t tooo terribly bad. I say beginner spot because you can buy pretty much all you need there other than a tent. But they have air pumps encase you left yours

SiteIn the trees
Month of VisitMay
Will B.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed May. 29, 2021

Great view of lake travis

The site has a great view of lake Travis. The park host is great and very help full. The showers are open so you have to shower in your swimsuit and the bathroom are port potty’s this was a big negative for us. The biggest downside to this park is you have to care everything in to your site. The swimming area was very rock so take swim shoes.

Month of VisitMay
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Reviewed Nov. 5, 2020

Nice park on Lake Travis

Overall the park is pretty nice and clean. They offered showers and the restrooms were actually port-o-potties. The big downside for me is that you are not allowed to drive your vehicle to your campsite. Instead, they provide a large caraige for you to load all your camping gear on and push or pull to your site. I get why they do it I guess but its of inconvenient. I'd go back though.

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Steve & Ashley G.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 31, 2019

Local Scuba Divers Park

This park is a hidden little gem on Lake Travis just outside of Austin Texas. They have about 20 campsites that would accommodate all types of campers from tents to RVs. The camp sites are rustic with no signage or amenities. The highlight is the lake and the facilities for scuba divers. They have ladders leading down to the lake with underwater statues, sunken boats, and training platforms for scuba training. They also have an air tank refill station and carts to haul your dive gear. The use fee is $10 in the week and $15 on the weekend. You can’t beat the price for the location and dive setup this close to Austin. I gave it a two based on the condition of the campsites and the look and feel of the overall park which is a bit run down. They appear to be storing old sail boats, campers, and d gear around the park.

  • Review photo of Windy Point Park by Steve & Ashley G., July 31, 2019
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Troy W.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 26, 2018

Windy Point Park + SCUBA + Unique Rules and Fees

I was referred to the place after visiting Bob Wentz Park at Windy Point. Bob Wentz Park is a day use only park operated by theTravis County Parks department. They do not offer overnight camping, but right next door is the privately owned and operated Windy Point Park.

It is a nice drive along some windy roads to get to this park. You will pass Hippy Hollow and Bob Wentz Park and then you will see the sign for Windy Point Park. Follow the signs to the parking lot. It looks a little sketchy when driving to the parking lot because there are some old dilapidated boats, automobiles and trash along the road. But once you reach the parking lot and grounds you'll feel a little more at ease. Park your car and visit the information kiosk. At the kiosk the friendly staff will welcome you and explain the park rules and fees - and there are some unique ones.

To begin with there are no reservations - it is first come first served only. However, I was told that they always have space. You can drink alcohol, but there are no glass containers, fires, pets, fireworks, firearms, fishing or spearguns. That's right spearguns!

One of the interesting attractions of this park is that they offer deep water access for SCUBA diving. This park is located on Lake Travis and at a location where the shelf drops off steeply into deep water. Just offshore there are some wrecks, sculptures and other objects that may be explored by Scuba divers.

For the typical camper the park offers walk-in campsites, carts to haul your gear, picnic tables, shade trees, toilets, showers and wifi. You should also be able to receive cellular service.

All of the camping is basically dispersed/primitive camping with all of the facilities located near the kiosk.

The entrance fees are all over the place. There are special prices for access on weekdays $8, weekends $15 and holidays $15. There is an addition $10 fee for camping. There is pricing for the entire weekend $45 and holiday weekend $60. And there is an annual pass for $200. I suppose that since this is a private campground and they offer some unique attractions, it is fitting that they might charge unique fees. They also sell ice and some snack items at the kiosk.

If you are visiting this place to scuba, it might be awesome. It is definitely unique.

If you are visiting this place to camp, I felt that the grounds and campsites were average and the amenities were just ok. There is light hiking, but no trails of any significant distance. The main attraction is the lakeshore and access to the water. The staff is nice.

SiteDispersed/Primitive site
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Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Windy Point Park Campground?

Windy Point Park offers rustic camping with around 20 campsites suitable for tents and RVs. While the campsites themselves are basic with no signage, the park provides showers (though they are open-air requiring swimsuits), port-a-potty restrooms, and heated bathrooms. The park also has air pumps available for inflatable equipment. A notable feature is the facilities for scuba divers. Be aware that you cannot drive directly to your campsite; instead, the park provides a large carriage for transporting your camping gear.

What do visitor reviews say about Windy Point Park?

Windy Point Park is generally described as a clean, pleasant camping destination with great views of Lake Travis. Campers appreciate the helpful park hosts and the lakefront setting. The park is considered suitable for beginning campers, as basic supplies are available on-site. Most visitors enjoy their experience, with many returning multiple times. Common criticisms include the lack of vehicle access to campsites (requiring manual transport of gear), open shower facilities, and port-a-potty restrooms. Also note that pets are not allowed in the park.

Where is Windy Point Park located on Lake Travis?

Windy Point Park is located on Lake Travis just outside of Austin, Texas. It's situated adjacent to Bob Wentz Park at Windy Point, which is a day-use only park operated by Travis County Parks department. The privately owned and operated Windy Point Park offers overnight camping with direct lake access and views of Lake Travis.

Are there group camping options at Windy Point Park?

While Windy Point Park has approximately 20 campsites that accommodate different types of campers, specific information about dedicated group camping options isn't clearly defined. The park does have numerous camping spots available, which could potentially accommodate groups who reserve adjacent sites. For definitive information about group camping possibilities, capacity limits, or any special arrangements for larger parties, contact the park directly before planning a group outing.

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