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.
