Travis County, Texas
Hippie Hollow Park
Texas's only legally clothing-optional public park, perched on a rocky cove of Lake Travis northwest of Austin.
- Day use
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Singles welcome
- Adults Only Policy
About this place
Texas's only legally clothing-optional public park, perched on a rocky cove of Lake Travis northwest of Austin. Operated by Travis County Parks since 1985, Hippie Hollow is 18-and-over only and has been continuously nudist for half a century. The shoreline is limestone — no sand — with a series of terraced ledges that step down to the water. Bring water shoes. On hot weekends the cove fills with boats anchoring offshore.
Visitor notes
Who visits
Heavy LGBTQ+ presence especially on weekends, mixed with straight couples and solo visitors. Skews younger on Saturdays (20s-40s), more mellow crowd mid-week. Singles are common and welcome, which is unusual for clothing-optional spots in Texas. Expect a party vibe when the boats anchor offshore.
How to find it
From Austin take 620 north about 12 miles past Mansfield Dam, watch for the brown park sign on the lake side. The entrance is easy to miss if you're going fast. Park in the upper lot if you want a shorter walk; lower lots mean steep climbs back up. Gate attendant checks ID and collects the day fee.
Things to watch out for
Limestone ledges are brutally sharp — water shoes are mandatory, not optional. Lake Travis drops 40+ feet in drought years, turning some entry points into cliff edges. Rattlesnakes sun themselves on rocks in spring and fall. No shade anywhere, and it's a long exposed walk from the parking lot. Boat traffic gets chaotic on summer weekends with music and drinking. Pack out all trash; citations are common.
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Etiquette & ground rules
Strictly 18+ — IDs are checked at the gate. Day-use fee is collected on entry. Cameras and recording devices are prohibited park-wide. The terrain is unforgiving limestone with sharp edges and the occasional snake — wear sturdy water shoes and watch where you sit. Lake Travis water levels fluctuate dramatically; in low-water years some entry points are unusable. Pack out everything; there are no concessions inside the park.
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