A doe and her fawn stand alert near green bushes and trees in a sunlit clearing. The fawn has white spots on its brown fur, and a metal fire ring sits on the right side of the image.

Turkey Bend Recreation Area

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Turkey Bend Recreation Area will be closed Nov. 3-5. Other parks, such as Gloster Bend Recreation Area, on FM 1431 will remain open as an alternative.

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Time On the Trails

Get away from the hustle and bustle and set up camp on the shores of Lake Travis. Make memories on the trails and around the campfire with friends and family, and take in the diverse wildlife that call this park home. 

A doe and her fawn stand alert near green bushes and trees in a sunlit clearing. The fawn has white spots on its brown fur, and a metal fire ring sits on the right side of the image.
A rectangular gravel area bordered by light-colored stones sits under tall, leafy trees in a sunlit forest clearing, with dappled sunlight casting shadows on the ground.
A field of bluebonnet wildflowers stretches toward a river with a tree-covered hill in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A grassy field with scattered trees, a picnic table, and a grill in the foreground. Hills covered with dense greenery are visible in the background under a clear sky.
A picnic table, barbecue grill, and large rocks are set on a grassy area beside a calm river under a clear blue sky, with distant hills covered in trees and houses in the background.
A vibrant sunset with dramatic clouds streaked in orange and pink over a landscape with a river, grassy fields, and distant hills. Dark silhouettes of trees and bushes frame the foreground.
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Stay the Night, Savor the View

Find the Right Campsite for You 

A picnic area with a metal table, grill, fire ring, and large rocks sits on grassy land near a lake, with a dirt road and houses visible on a hill in the background.

30 Campsites

Maximum of 8
Starting at $25
  • Picnic table
  • Grill
  • Fire ring
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Activities for Every Adventurer

Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Picknicking
Swimming
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Upcoming Events

Muleshoe by Night

Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area

$20 Individual; $35 Couple; $50 Family (up to 5)

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Turkey Bend Recreation Area

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Love this park? Learn how you can volunteer and stay here by becoming a park host.

Entrance Fees

  • Adults – $5
  • Children (12 and younger) – Free
  • Seniors (65 and older), Military and Disabled – $2
  • Horse and Rider - $12
  • Free with LCRA Parks Pass

Available on-site

  • Pet Friendly
  • Picnic Tables and Grills
  • Restrooms (flushing)
  • Restrooms (nonflushing)
  • Swimming Areas
  • Trails