Burn Ban effective Aug. 20, 2024
Travis County is currently under a burn ban. Please refer to the Travis County fire marshal webpage for more information: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/fire-marshal/burn-ban. What this means for camping is that all wood burning fires are prohibited. You are allowed to use our covered grills and designated fire ring in the campground, but only charcoal is allowed. You are also welcomed to bring your own charcoal or propane grill if it is elevated off the ground. Lastly, if you need to discard charcoal during your stay, please ensure the coals are completely put out.
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Tucked off of Low Water Crossing Road, Fritz Hughes Park is a serene place to play, picnic, and enjoy views of Lake Austin.
Address
3100 Fritz Hughes Park Road
Austin, TX 78732
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Park Hours
Every day
Sunrise to civil twilight
(Today's sunrise is 07:32 am and civil twilight is 07:23 pm)
Fees
No park use fee
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Acreage
5 acres
Activities and Amenities
Barbecue grills
Basketball court (1)
Lake access
Picnic tables
Playground
Know Before You Go
Activities
While the park provides access to the listed activities, Travis County Parks does not provide any equipment.
Amenities
There are no restrooms, electricity, or drinking water.
Zebra Mussels
Zebra Mussels have been found along the shoreline of our lake parks. Swimmers and others seeking water-based recreation should exercise caution when in or near the water.
Fees
For more information, please contact the Parks’ Main Office at 512-854-PARK.
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Requiring a License Agreement | $150 per Event |
| No License Agreement Required | $100 per Event |
For more information, please contact the Parks’ Main Office at 512-854-PARK.
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Weekday Rental | $20 per Day |
| Weekend/Holiday Rental | $40 per Day |
Rules
The following are prohibited:
- Camping
- Fireworks
- Glass containers
- Ground fires
- Off-leash pets
- Public display of consumption of alcohol
- Tobacco products
For more information, view the Parks Rules and Safety page.
About
Fritz Hughes Park is a small neighborhood park located below Mansfield Dam on Lake Austin. The 400-foot stretch of shoreline slopes upward to a wooded and grassy plateau used primarily for picnicking, fishing and basketball. Because of the narrow width of Lake Austin in this area, Fritz Hughes Park preserves much of the feel of the original steep-sloped Colorado River bottoms.
