Pace Bend, a state park 30 minutes west of Austin, attracts hikers and bikers alike, and is a particularly good spot for campers. It’s an isolated, natural beauty on Lake Travis, yet still close enough to the city to hold a convenient weekend camping adventure. A day permit is $8.00 per vehicle, and a primitive camping permit is $15.00 a vehicle. But for those who aren’t attuned to nature and roughing it out, there are improved camping sites available with extra amenities for just 5 bucks more than the primitive camping site. Many also come to Pace Bend for fishing, swimming, mountain biking and horseback riding.
