Lake Travis is 63.75 miles long, and its maximum width is 4.5 miles. The lake covers 18,929 acres, and its capacity is 1,953,936 acre-feet. The lake is considered full at an elevation of 681.1 msl. At this elevation the lake contains 382,092,882,600 gallons of water. There are 270 miles of shoreline around the lake. It has a maximum depth of 210 and an average depth of 62 feet.

Why do Austinites LOVE Lake Travis?

Austin sits at 30 degrees latitude, allowing for a glorious subtropical warm season and very brief winters. Last year, Austin had more than 100 days of 90-degree weather, making local lakes and rivers a popular retreat.

Enjoying a day at the spa or taking a week at a fabulous lake side resort is the perfect way to enjoy a relaxing weekend away! Our featured spa, Lakeway Resort and Spa, claims to offer "an escape unlike any other" and we are sure you won't disagree.

The OASIS offers the most spectacular sunset views in Austin, TX or of Lake Travis and has perfects margaritas.

Falconhead Golf Club, in north Austin, is a premier public course open 7 days a week.

The Dig Pub is a local craft beer pub in North Austin.

Faraday's Kitchen Store carries over 5000 different tools for the kitchen. Worth a visit!