Lake Travis is a beautiful reservoir along the Colorado River, located within Travis and Burnet Counties near the city of Austin. The reservoir was originally constructed in 1942 following the damming of Mansfield Dam by the Lower Colorado River Authority. Today, it spans a surface area of more than 30 square miles, making it the largest lake within the Highland Lakes reservoir system. Visitors can enjoy a plethora of outdoor recreational opportunities at the lake throughout the year, including boating, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, ziplining, and overnight camping. At Hippie Hollow Park, visitors can also enjoy swimming at Texas' only legal clothing-optional beach.

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