Inks Lake State Park Celebrates 75th Anniversary with the Grand Opening of a New Headquarters Building

Inks Lake State Park Celebrates 75th Anniversary with the Grand Opening of a New Headquarters Building

Oct. 21, 2025

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AUSTIN - Inks Lake State Park celebrated its 75th birthday with a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities and the grand opening of the newly completed headquarters building.

This Hill Country gem, an hour northwest of Austin, is home to rolling hills and shady forests as well as its namesake, Inks Lake. The park opened the brand-new headquarters building on Oct. 17, which will give visitors a world-class introduction to the park as soon as they arrive.

Parkgoers who attended the anniversary event were able to participate in numerous activities such as:

• Archery and atlatl
• Operation Game Thief trailer
• Historic Campsites: What camping looked like through the decades
• Campsite decorating contest
• Historical programs and artifacts
• Selfie scavenger hunt
• Blood drive

Find more information about the history of Inks Lake State Park and the local area:

• The Look of Nature: Inks Lake State Park
• A New Deal for Texas State Parks (e-book resource for teachers and students)
• Handbook of Texas Online: Burnet County
• LCRA Dams form the Highland Lakes
• Texas Beyond History: Graham-Applegate Rancheria
• Just for Kids: Living off the Land.

Inks Lake State Park is great for a day trip or a weekend getaway. The park often reaches capacity, and it is highly recommended to make reservations for both camping and day use. To guarantee entry, reserve passes online or by calling the customer service center before you visit. For more information about Inks Lake State Park, call (512) 793-2223 or visit the Inks Lake State Park website.