MARINAS

Your guide to Lake Travis marinas

Select a marina  by clicking on one of the numbers on the map below.

Location:   FM 2769 (aka Volente Road); about 2/3's of the way between the intersection of RR 620/Anderson Mill Road and Volente.
Phone: (512) 258-5771
Fax:  (512)  258-4236

Slips/Storage: A couple of wetslips are currently available.  [Example price:  $155/mo. for 25' sailboat] 

Remarks:  This marina's entrance is right next to the Cypress Creek Marina entrance.  Four (4) miles west of RM620 on Volente Rd. (RM 2769)

Last Update:  02/11/99

Location: 406 Sleat Drive; located on RR 2322 near Pace Bend Park
Phone: (512) 264-2666

Slips/Storage:  $60/mo. dry slip (rigging must be lowered to get from dry slip to boat ramp).  $140/mo. slip rental (for 25' sailboat); about $7/ft./mo. for powerboats.  Eight (8) sailboats currently in slips.

Last Update: 07/31/98

Location:   4600 Commanders Point Drive, Austin, TX 78737
Phone: 
266-2333 [Marina office/Yacht charters/Slip information]
266-2415 [Fax]

Email:  stevegay@sprintmail.com
Website:  www.cpyb.com

Slips/Storage: Wet slips ONLY (about a 1 year waiting list); NO dry slips

Remarks:  This marina is close to Mansfield Dam and appears to be entirely SAILBOAT.  The marina sits at the bottom of a steep canyon . . . you have to walk down quite a few stairs. They do have a motorized tram which can be used for equipment. Their website (see above) says that they broker boats, charter boats, provide captains (if necessary), and offer training.  This is also the only marina on Lake Travis that sells diesel.

Last Update:  07/28/00

Location:   Route 3, Box 291-V Leander, TX 78641; Four (4) miles west of RM620 on Volente Rd. (RM 2769)
Phone: 
(512) 250-9880[Business]
(512) 258-3231[Fax]
(512) 258-9602

Slips/Storage: Wet slips (waiting list; 7/98) $60/mo. dry slip w/lake access

Remarks:  New remote gates for restricted access.    Convenient to Northwest Austin.  Snack bar is closed (06/13/99).   Wooden docks are starting to look a little old.

Last Update:  06/13/99

Location:   Located in the Volente area just north of Volente Beach and Highland Lakes Marina.
Phone:  (512) 258-0811

Slips/Storage:  Wet slips (available) 

Remarks:  Cater exclusively to sailboats.

Last Update:  06/13/99

Location:  17900 Easy St. Jonestown, TX ; Eight (8) miles west of Cedar Park
Phone:
(512) 267-4289
(512) 267-5253
Fax:  (903) 523-0408

Website:  www.dutchmanslanding.com

Slips/Storage:  Visit their website for the latest prices

Remarks: This is a good looking marina on the far end of the Sandy Creek Arm of Lake Travis.  Great for those living in Leander/Cedar Park.   A good combination of powerboats and sailboats.  Very little wave action because the marina sits behind the no wake zone that continues up Sandy Creek.

Last Update:  02/14/02

Location:  5975 Hiline Road Austin, TX
Phone:  (512) 266-1535
Fax:  (512) 266-7066

Email:  liz@flagship.com
Website:  www.emeraldpoint.com

Slips/Storage: Covered powerboat slips ONLY

Remarks: Full service marina catering to powerboats.   There are a few sailboats at the east end of the marina. This is a hop'n place during the summer . . . and the Carlos'N Charlie's Restaurant is one of the only restaurants accessible from the lake that stays open year round.

Last Update:  11/12/98

Location:  16120 Wharf Cove, Volente, TX
Phone:  (512) 258-9662
Fax:  (512) 258-1667

Email:  lindal@tularosa.net
Website:  www.highlandlakesmarina.com

Slips/Storage:  Uncovered (sailboat appropriate) wet slips $160/mo.  Dry stack and covered/uncovered wet slips for power boats.  At one time they offered dry slip  storage for sailboats . . . call to confirm.

Last Update:  07/25/03

Location:  16405 Clara Van Trail, Austin, TX 78734
Phone: (512) 266-1800
Fax:  (512) 266-2253

Website:   www.harborsideboats.com/housebrental/hurstharbor.htm

Slips/Storage: Covered powerboat wet slips.   Covered dry stack boat storage. 

Remarks:  Waverunner, ski boat & pontoon boat rentals . . . no sailboats in sight. Complete boat service, parts & accessories (Mercruiser/OMC/Volvo)   "Johnny Finns" restaurant sits on the water and is an area attraction.

Last Update:  06/03/02

Location:  6410 Hudson Bend Road Austin, TX
Phone:  (512) 266-3290
Fax:  (512) 266-2881

Email:   liz@laketravismarina.com
Website:  www.laketravismarina.com

Remarks:  A power-oriented marina with leased and owned wet slips.  They can accommodate powerboats from 16'-60'+

Last Update: 07/25/03

Location:   16406 Stewart Road Austin, TX 78734
Phone:  (512) 266-2507

Email:  yhmarina@austin.rr.com
Website:  www.yhmarina.biz

Slips/Storage:  Call for the latest rates.

Remarks:  This is a very nice, well-maintained facility with private ramp.  No overhead power lines between sailboat dry slips and the ramp.   Slips (both wet & dry) are available for sailboats and powerboats.   Uncovered wet slips are supplied with both electricity and potable water.  Pump-out station is available for tenants.  A bar/restaurant named "Helen's" is located in the building next to the office. 

Last Update: 7/14/03

Location:  103-A Lakeway Drive Austin, TX
Phone: (512) 261-7511
Fax:  (512) 261-7568

Email:  joel@lakewaymarina.com
Website:  www.lakewaymarina.com

Slips/Storage:  Powerboat wet slips ONLY

Remarks:  The marina has a gift store and rents transient slips to guests of the Lakeway Inn (limited availability).  The marina is also home to the Texas Sailing Academy.

Last Update:  07/28/00

Location: 12816 Park Drive Austin, TX
Phone:  (512) 266-1559
Fax:  (512) 266-2371

Slips/Storage:  Sailboat & powerboat slips (VERY LONG waiting list) Dry rack storage; free launching of powerboats

Remarks:  Full-service marina; Certified Mercruiser/OMC service; 24 hours access / security; Gasoline & marine supplies Like Commanders Point Marina, this one sits at the bottom of a steep canyon, but on the far southeast corner of Lake Travis.  A beautiful marina with many larger sailboats.

Last Update:  11/11/98

Location: 17141 Rocky Ridge Road, Austin, TX 78734
Phone:  (512) 266-8006
Fax:  (512) 266-8255

Email:  paradisecovemarina@austin.rr.com
Website:  www.paradisecovemarina.net

Remarks:  Mostly covered powerboat slips, but uncovered and T-head slips are available for sailboats.  This facility is practically new and offers many amenities including gated entrance, water/power/cable at each slip, restroom & shower facilities, private park & swimming beach, trailer storage, and more.

Current sailboat slip rates:  $200-$300/mo.

Update:  7/25/03

Location:  350 Venture Blvd.
Phone:
(512) 267-1845
(512) 267-1128 (for slips)

Website:  www.angelfire.com/biz/shadescafe/

Slips/Storage:  Wet slips (not available);  NO dry storage

Remarks:  "Shades" restaurant shares the marina, but it is open only from mid-March to October.

Last Update:  11/06/98

Location:  Spicewood, TX
Phone:  (512) 873-0092

Remarks:  Located at the far NW end of Lake Travis.   I have very little information on this marina.

Last Update: 07/31/98

Location: 14297 FM 2769, Leander TX 78641
(aka Volente Road); about 2/3's of the way between the intersection of RR 620/Anderson Mill Road and Volente.
Phone:  (512) 250-8321
Fax:  (512) 250-9412

Email:  rivimarina@aol.com

Remarks:  Riviera Marina shares a cove on the Cypress Creek Arm of Lake Travis with Anderson Mill Marina and Cypress Creek Marina.  Riviera marina has wetslips for both powerboat and sailboat . . . drystack storage for powerboat.   Nice looking marina.

Last Update:  07/25/03

Location:  North shore between Hudson Bend and Arkansas Bend.
Phone: (512) 267-1680

Remarks: This is what appears to be a small marina located North side of the lake.  Very few sailboats were seen in the wet slips.

Last Update:  06/13/99

Location:   North of Volente between Volente Beach and Travis County's Sandy Creek Park.
Phone: (512) 219-8535

Slips/Storage: Ninety-nine slips will be available beginning June 1999.

Remarks:  Not much information is available for this marina. 

Last Update: 07/25/03

Location:  6410 Hudson Bend Road Austin, TX
Phone: (512) 266-2624

Slips/Storage:  Wet powerboat slips ONLY; NO dry storage

Remarks:   These guys cater to houseboats/cruisers.   The dock does have both food & fuel (see photo).

Last Update:  06/13/99

Location:   16107 FM 2769 Leander TX 78641
Phone:  (512) 258-5109
Fax: (512) 331-5281

Email:  vep_marina@hotmail.com
Website:  www.volentebeach.com

Slips/Storage:  Covered wet-slips ONLY

Remarks: A very nice marina for powerboats adjacent to Volente Beach.   The marina offers Texaco fuel, groceries & BBQ.  Tenants and guests arrive from the parking lot via golfcart.

Last Update:  06/13/99

© 1999 by Mark T. Melchior  --   All Rights Reserved

Revised:  20 Dec 2007 16:28:44 -0500

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