Lake LBJ Visitors & Tourist Guide
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In the Highland Lakes of Central Texas
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Lake LBJ boating and fishing are very popular.
Lake LBJ, named after President Lyndon B. Johnson, is part of the Highland Lakes chain of seven lakes starting in Austin and going northwest for over 85 miles. Lake LBJ starts at Kingsland and goes all of the way to Horseshoe Bay, 45 miles northwest of Austin.
Sailing on Lake LBJLake LBJ is normally a constant level lake and is just over 21 miles long with a maximum width of 10,800 feet. Lake LBJ is perfect for sailing, boating and all water related activities. Lake LBJ is one of the most popular lakes in Texas.
Relaxing by Lake LBJLake LBJ is a very popular lake for boating and water skiing. Tourists are attracted from all over Texas and the U.S. to take advantage of this big beautiful lake. Many people in Austin, Houston, San Antonio and Dallas own weekend lake homes on Lake LBJ. Many of these people also retire in the area around Lake LBJ.
The shores of Lake LBJ are dotted with nice homes with boat houses and automatic boat lifts. There are several communities along Lake LBJ: Kingsland, Highland Haven, Granite Shoals, Sunrise Beach, Deer Haven, Blue Lake and Horseshoe Bay. Lake LBJ is a great retirement area as well as a recreational area. This area has been rated in the top three areas of the U.S. for retirement.
Lake LBJ is a great place to rent a cabin, condo, motel or park your RV. All are open year round. RV Parks located on the waterfront of Lake LBJ in Kingsland, allow you to enjoy watching all of the boating activity on the lake. The sunsets and sunrises are absolutely beautiful over the lake. There are also several vacation rental homes along Lake LBJ.

Kids love the Water Park at the
Lake LBJ
Yacht Club and Marina
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The lake is perfect for boating and
is not usually overcrowded.