Hill Country/Lake Travis/Lago Vista/Park/Gloster Bend Recreation Area
Park · Lago Vista
Gloster Bend Recreation Area
Gloster Bend Recreation Area provides a scenic escape into the Texas Hill Country with more than a mile of accessible shoreline along Lake Travis. Visitors can explore two secluded coves, making it an excellent spot for kayaking, fishing, and swimming. The park features a convenient boat ramp for easy water access, alongside picnic tables and grills for a relaxing afternoon meal. During the spring, the landscape often bursts with vibrant bluebonnets, adding to the natural beauty of this 508-acre day-use destination.
Why people come here
Before you go
Daily hours from sunrise to sunset. Day-use only.
Good to know
Is there a boat ramp at Gloster Bend Recreation Area?
Yes, there is a boat ramp available for visitors to launch kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats onto Lake Travis.
What amenities are available at the park?
The park offers over a mile of shoreline, two secluded coves, picnic tables with grills, and both flushing and non-flushing restrooms.
Are dogs allowed at Gloster Bend Recreation Area?
Yes, the park is pet-friendly, so you can bring your dogs along for a day by the water.
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