How do I get a day pass or ticket for Inks Lake?

Day passes for Inks Lake are sold through the Texas State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica), often called Save-the-Day passes. Use the day pass calendar on this page to see availability, then book on ReserveAmerica or call TPWD at (512) 389-8900.

How can I check Inks Lake day pass availability?

This page shows Inks Lake day pass availability for the next two weeks, including how many vehicle day passes remain on each date when slots are open. Counts are pulled from the official Texas State Parks system and refresh about every 15 minutes.

Does Inks Lake require reservations or passes?

Many busy Texas state parks require a day pass or reservation, especially on weekends and holidays. Check the availability grid on this page for Inks Lake, confirm day use fees and office hours, and verify details on the official TPWD park website before you travel.

Inks Lake State Park day passes, tickets, maps & trails

Check day pass and ticket availability for Inks Lake (Save-the-Day vehicle passes from Texas State Parks), plus official TPWD park and trails maps for this Texas state park. See how many passes are left each day, day use fees, and office hours — then book on ReserveAmerica. Browse all Texas state parks.

Type:: State Park
Region:: Central Texas
Coordinates:: 30.7404, -98.3654

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Inks Paddlers and Friends

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Inks Lake day pass & ticket availability (next 2 weeks)

Vehicle day-pass counts for Inks Lake from Texas State Parks (ReserveAmerica). Refreshes about every 15 minutes — confirm before you visit.

# = passes leftLarge number = vehicle day passes leftRed = unavailableAmber = weekendAmber outline = weekend

Day use fee: $7 per day, per person 13 and older. Daily Visitation fees are in addition to Campsite or Day Use facility fees.
Office hours: Office Hours: 8:30 am-5 pm daily, except for extended hours during the peak season. Front gate open from 6 am-10 pm daily. Park Store Hours: Open daily at 8:30am. Closing hours may vary. Please call the Park Store at 512-793-2033 to inquire about current hours. Boat Rentals: Rent paddle boats, canoes, one- or two-person kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUP), life vests and paddles at the park store. All boat rentals are $20 for the first hour and $10 for each additional hour. Weather permitting, rentals are available daily from 8:30am to 3:00p, with all boats due back by 4pm. Due to limited parking in the park, visitors are encouraged to carpool whenever possible. The primitive sites are a mile and a half hike in, there is no water access, and no fires/pets are allowed.
Office phone: 512-793-2223

Sa · Weekend

Aug 29

267

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Su · Weekend

Aug 30

299

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Aug 31

298

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Sep 1

300

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Sep 2

300

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Sep 3

295

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Fr · Weekend

Sep 4

275

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Sa · Weekend

Sep 5

283

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Su · Weekend

Sep 6

295

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Sep 7

300

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Sep 8

300

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Sep 9

300

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Sep 10

300

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Fr · Weekend

Sep 11

296

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026, 2:24 PM.

Counts are vehicle day-pass slots from Texas State Parks (ReserveAmerica) and change frequently. Confirm on the official booking site before you travel.

Trails at Inks Lake

Inks Lake has about 9.5 mi of TPWD-mapped trails across 11 named routes, used for hiking. Order matches the live map trail list — typical visitor favorites first. Trail colors match the map. Distances come from official Texas Parks and Wildlife trail geometry. Conditions and closures can change, so confirm on the park page before you go.

Mapped miles:

9.5 mi

Named trails:

Uses:

Hiking

Devil's Backbone Nature Trail1.0 mi · Hiking

Devil's Backbone Nature Trail is a 1.0-mile hiking trail at Inks Lake. It is a nature walk through park habitat.

Lake Trail1.5 mi · Hiking

Lake Trail is a 1.5-mile hiking trail at Inks Lake. It stays near a lake or pond.

Lower Angler's Trail0.5 mi · Hiking

Lower Angler's Trail is a 0.5-mile hiking trail at Inks Lake. It is the lower stretch of this named route.

Pecan Flats Trail1.8 mi · Hiking

Pecan Flats Trail is a 1.8-mile hiking trail at Inks Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Upper Angler's Trail0.6 mi · Hiking

Upper Angler's Trail is a 0.6-mile hiking trail at Inks Lake. It is the upper stretch of this named route.

Valley Spring Creek Trail0.8 mi · Hiking

Valley Spring Creek Trail is a 0.8-mile hiking trail at Inks Lake. It follows a creek, bayou, or spring corridor.

Bluebonnet Trail0.6 mi · Hiking

Bluebonnet Trail is a 0.6-mile hiking trail at Inks Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Woodland Trail2.2 mi · Hiking

Woodland Trail is a 2.2-mile hiking trail at Inks Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Devil's Waterhole Nature Trail0.2 mi · Hiking

Devil's Waterhole Nature Trail is a 0.2-mile hiking trail at Inks Lake. It is a nature walk through park habitat.

Amphitheater Trail0.1 mi · Hiking

Amphitheater Trail is a 0.1-mile hiking trail at Inks Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Cutoff Trail0.1 mi · Hiking

Cutoff Trail is a 0.1-mile hiking trail at Inks Lake. Match this color on the live map to follow the full mapped line.

Inks Lake State Park day passes, tickets, maps & trails

Inks Lake day pass & ticket availability (next 2 weeks)

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Inks Lake — frequently asked questions

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Does Inks Lake require reservations or passes?

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Inks Lake day pass & ticket availability (next 2 weeks)