Sandy Creek Park Austin TX

Sandy Creek Park
http://www.co.travis.tx.us/tnr/parks/sandy_creek.asp

This is one of our favorite hang outs.  It is a short drive from our home (about 20 minutes) to get in the clear cool water of Lake Travis.  There is a boat ramp at this park but if you take a left instead of the right to the boat ramp there are a few trails that lead down to the water.  There is always parking available and you can find a semi-private spot to chill.  We take along our inner tubes and floats so that we can sit in the water for hours.  Bring a small cooler with food and drinks.  Otherwise we have seen families setting up for the day with tents for shade and lots of picnic food, I am usually tempted to ask if I can join them.  Dogs are welcome. 

Usually there is a $10 day use charge for the park but the boat ramp is closed this year because of low water levels and we have yet to see anyone manning the ranger station.