Inks Lake State Park Directions And Map

Inks Lake State Park is located in Central Texas near the town of Burnet. It is one of seven lakes in the Highland Lakes chain and is one of the only constant level lakes in the chain, meaning water levels remain about the same year round.  Though not one of the most well known state parks, this one has a lot to offer visitors.  Below is a map of Inks Lake State Park and directions.

History Of Inks Lake in Texas

Inks Lake was named after Roy B. Inks, one of the original board members of the Lower Colorado River Authority, which has jurisdiction over the lake. The land was used for cattle grazing by a number of ranchers since the 1800′s until it was acquired by the state of Texas in the 1940′s. Inks Lake State Park, comprising some 1200 acres, was opened to the public in the 1950′s.  The granite hills surrounding the park, were home to various bands of Native American tribes before the mid 1800′s.  The lake is formed by Inks dam, on the Colorado River.

Things to do at Inks Lake State Park.

There are numerous campsites in the park including tent sites, RV sites and even backpack camping areas. Guided geology and nature tours are available. Fishing is often excellent in Inks Lake State Park, with crappie, bass and catfish the species most commonly caught by anglers.  One of the best times to visit Inks Lake State Park is in the springtime, when there are many kinds of beautiful wildflowers to see on the granite shores and hills surrounding the lake. Wildlife in Inks Lake state park includes songbirds, raccoons, opossums, white tail deer, and other small animals. Not far away from Inks Lake is Longhorn Cavern, which is also a state park open to the public.  If you have a chance to take the Vanishing Texas River Cruise, do so. This unforgettable tour allows tourists to see nesting bald eagles and other wildlife along the undeveloped shores of lake Buchanan.   The historic main streets of nearby Burnet and Marble Falls offer many opportunities for shopping and dining. Located just four miles from the park, Buchannan Dam, which creates Lake Buchanan, is the world’s largest multi-arch dam.

Below is a highway map of Inks Lake State Park.

Directions To Inks Lake State Park

Inks Lake State Park is located just 9 miles west of Burnet. Take State Highway 29 to Park Road 4. Then go south 3 miles to the park headquarters.

To find out about park details, such as closures, fire bans, etc. call the park headquarters at the following address or phone number:

Inks Lake State Park

3630 Park Road 4 West
Burnet TX 78611
512/793-2223