With Lake Pflugerville maintaining a constant level and the Highland Lakes being full again, it’s time to pull the kayak out of storage and head to some area kayak-friendly locations.



Kayak Rentals


1. American Rent-All
512-263-7718
3827 S. RR 620, Austin
Single kayaks: $50 a day
www.austincamperrentals.com


2. Austin Sailboat Rentals
512-431-1894
6506 Bob Wentz Park Road, Austin
Single kayaks: $25 hourly, $35 half-day, $50 full day; tandem kayaks: $40 hourly, $50 half-day, $70 full day
www.austinsailboatrentals.com


3. Georgetown Paddle Co.
512-868-1300
4405 Williams Drive, Georgetown
Single kayaks: $20 first hour, $10 for each additional hour; tandem kayaks: $30 for first hour, $10 for each additional hour
www.gtpaddle.com


4. Lakeway Marina
512-261-7511
103 A Lakeway Drive, Lakeway
Single kayaks: $15 hourly
www.lakewaymarina.com


5. The Mobile Kayak
A. 10301 Lakeside Drive, Jonestown
512-718-0037
Single kayaks: $15 first hour, $7 each additional hour; tandem kayaks: $20 first hour, $10 each additional hour
www.themobilekayak.com


B. Brushy Creek Lake, 3300 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park
512-718-1000
Single kayaks: $15 first hour, $7 each additional hour; tandem kayaks: $20 first hour, $10 each additional hour
www.themobilekayak.com


6. Peace Paddling
512-839-5510
Mary Quinlan Park, 1601 S. Quinlan Park Road, Austin
Single kayaks: $15 first hour, $10 each additional hour, $35 half day, $65 full day; tandem kayaks: $20 first hour, $10 each additional hour, $50 half day, $70 full day
www.peacepaddling.com


7. PflugFun
512-923-2382
18104 Weiss Lane, Pflugerville
Single kayaks: $20 hourly; tandem kayaks: $25 hourly
www.pflugfuncom.fatcow.com/pflugfun


8. The Rowing Dock
512-459-0999
2418 Stratford Drive, Austin
Single kayaks: $10 hourly
Mon.-Thu., $15 hourly Fri.-Sun., $35 maximum; tandem kayaks: $15 hourly
Mon.-Thu., $20 hourly Fri.-Sun., $45 maximum
www.rowingdock.com


9. Sun & Fun
512-306-1820
1600 Scenic Drive, Austin (launch site)
Single kayaks: $20 hourly
www.sunfunrental.com



Public Park access


10. Arkansas Bend Park
512-854-7275
16900 Cherry Lane, Lago Vista
$10 entrance fee per vehicle
www.parks.traviscountytx.gov


11. Bob Wentz Park
512-854-7275
7144 Comanche Trail, Austin
$10 entrance fee per vehicle
www.parks.traviscountytx.gov


12. Cedar Breaks Park
512-930-5253
2100 Cedar Breaks Road, Georgetown
$1 pedestrian fee, $4 entrance fee per vehicle
www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/georgetown


13. Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park
512-974-6700
614 Commons Ford Road, Austin
www.austinparks.org


14. Emma Long Metropolitan Park
512-346-1831
1706 City Park Road, Austin
$1 pedestrian fee; $5 entrance fee per vehicle Mon.-Fri., $10 Sat.-Sun.
www.austintexas.gov/department/emma-long-metropolitan-park


15. Jim Hogg Park
512-930-5253
500 Jim Hogg Road, Georgetown
$1 pedestrian fee, $4 entrance fee per vehicle
www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/georgetown


16. Loop 360 Boat Ramp
512-854-7275
5019 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin
$10 entrance fee per vehicle
www.parks.traviscountytx.gov


17. Mansfield Dam Park
512-854-3375
4370 Mansfield Dam Road, Austin
$10 entrance fee per vehicle
www.parks.traviscountytx.gov


18. Mary Quinlan Park
512-854-7275
1601 S. Quinlan Park Road, Austin
www.parks.traviscountytx.gov


19. Red Bud Isle
512-974-6700
3401 Redbud Trail, Austin
www.austinparks.org


20. Russell Park
512-930-5253
2101 CR 262, Georgetown
$1 pedestrian fee, $4 entrance fee per vehicle
www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/georgetown


21. Walsh Boat Landing
512-974-6700
1600 Scenic Drive, Austin
www.austinparks.org



Public Marinas


22. Hurst Harbor Marina
512-266-1800
16405 Clara Van St., Austin
www.hurstharbormarinatx.com


23. Lakeway Marina
512-261-7511
103 A Lakeway Drive, Lakeway
www.lakewaymarina.com


24. Marshall Ford Marina
512-266-1559
12816 Park Drive, Austin
www.marinequest.net/marshallford



Private Marinas


25. Crosswater Yacht Club
512-261-5253
1505 Hurst Creek Road, Austin Amenities open to public
www.crosswateryachtclub.com


26. Paradise Cove Marina
512-266-8006
17141 Rocky Ridge Road, Austin
www.paradisecovemarina.net


27. The Reserve at Lake Travis
512-745-3954
19926 Thurman Bend Road, Spicewood
www.reserveatlaketravis.com


28. Riviera Marina
512-250-8321
14297 FM 2769, Leander
www.rivieramarina.com


29. West Beach Marina
512-266-2277
17317 W. Beach Road, Austin

www.westbeachmarina.com


*This list is not comprehensive.


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