Updated: August 31, 2000
For the convenience of the visiting public, we have compiled the following list of the hotels, motels, beds & breakfasts, and other places to stay in the communities nearest to the Refuge. For general comparative purposes only, the range of rates for a single occupancy room (or the smallest rental) are listed. Rates will vary depending on day of week, season, occupancy, etc. Visitors should contact the businesses directly for details and the latest rates. We also list the Chamber of Commerce for each community, where known.
This list does NOT include camping locations such as parks or private RV facilities. Contact Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, the Lower Colorado River Authority, the Travis County or Burnet County Parks Department for information on public facilities near the Refuge.
IMPORTANT NOTE: No recommendation or opinion of these facilities (or others not listed) is expressed or implied. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service takes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of this information.
Lago Vista is situated adjacent to the south end of the Refuge. They consider themselves the "Gateway to Balcones Canyonlands NWR".
Lago Vista Chamber of Commerce
Location: 20811 Dawn Drive, P.O. Box 4946, Lago Vista, TX 78645
Phone: 512-267-7952
WWW: http://www.lagovista.org/
email: admin@lagovista.org
Cow Creek Lodge
Location: RR 1431 at Cow Creek, at south end of Refuge
Phone: 512-267-3652
Facilities: Approx. 10-room lodge (B&B), RV park.
Rates: ???
Lago Vista Rentals
Location: Office, 7804 Bronco Lane, Lago Vista, TX 78645
Phone: Rental Office: (512) 267-2202
Web: http://www.highlandlakes-realtors.com/lvrental.htm
Facilities: Condominiums and home rentals.
Rates: Approx. $100 - $350/night per unit.
Lago Vista Villas
Location: South part of Lago Vista
Phone: (512) 267-4960
Rates: No information.
Shores on Lake Travis
Location: 1917 American Drive, Lago Vista, TX 78645
Phone: (800) 438-6493 (toll-free), or
(512) 267-7181 (local)
Rates: Single, $105 - $179
Cedar Park is located on US 183 north of Austin and approximately 13 miles east of the Refuge (via RR 1431). Their slogan is "Gateway to the Texas Hill Country". The following represents just the closest known facilities to the Refuge; other accommodations may be available in Cedar Park or in nearby Leander or in the north part of Austin.
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce
Location: 350 Discovery Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Phone: 512-260-4260
WWW: http://www.cedarparkchamber.org/
Best Western - Cedar Park
Location: 425 E. Whitestone Blvd. (= RR 1431), Cedar Park, TX 78613
Phone: 800-528-1234 (800-528-WESTERN) (national toll-free)
512-259-7300 (local)
Rates: Single, $65 and up.
Comfort Inn - Cedar Park
Location: 300 E. Whitestone Blvd. (= RR 1431), Cedar Park, TX 78613
Phone: 800-228-5150 (national toll-free)
512-259-1810 (local)
Rates: Single, $59 - $75
Burnet is located on TX Hwy 29 at US 281 about 17 miles northwest of the Refuge.
Burnet Chamber of Commerce
Location: 703 Buchanan, Burnet, TX 78611
Phone: (512) 756-4297
Airy Mount Bed & Breakfast
Location: Highway 29 East, Burnet, TX 78611
Phone: (512) 756-4149
Rates: No information.
Arrowhead Motel
Location: 100 N. West Ave., Burnet, TX 78611
Phone: (512) 756-6151
Rates: Single, $28 and up.
Holiday Inn Express - Burnet
Location: 810 S. Water St., Burnet, TX 78611
Phone: (800) 465-4329 (= 800-465-HOLIDAY) (national toll-free)
512-756-1789 (local)
Rates: Single, $79 and up.
Howard Johnson - Express Inn - Burnet
Location: 908 Buchanan Drive (Hwy 29 West), Burnet, TX 78611
Phone: (800) 446-4656 (national toll-free)
(512) 756-4747
Rates: Single, $45 - $70
La Vista Motel
Location: 502 W. Buchanan Dr. (Hwy 29 West), Burnet, TX 78611
Phone: (512) 756-4367
Rates: Single, $32 - $60
Marble Falls is located where RR 1431 meets US 281 about 15 miles west of the Refuge.
Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce
Location: 801 N. US Hwy 281, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Phone: (830) 693-4449
Best Western - Marble Falls Inn
Location: 1403 N. US Hwy 281, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Phone: (800) 528-1234 (national toll-free)
(830) 693-5122 (local)
Rates: Single, $50 - $109
Hampton Inn - Marble Falls
Location: 704 First Street, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Phone: (800) 426-7866 (800-426-HAMPTON) (national toll-free)
(830) 798-1895 (local)
email: www.himarble@lodginghost.com
Rates: Single, $84 - $120 +
Liberty Hall Guest Haus (B&B)
Location: 119 Ave. G, #103, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Phone: (800) 232-4469 (toll-free)
Rates: No information.