Kayaking in Austin
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Guide to Kayaking in Austin
Not only is it the capital of Texas, but the city of Austin is an amazing hub for outdoor activities given its proximity so many lakes, rivers, and parks. Read on for information on kayaking some of Austin's finest paddling destinations:
- Colorado River
- Lake Travis
- Lady Bird Lake
- South Llano River
- Lake Buchanan
Read on for guides to planning your own kayaking trip to Austin, seeking out an outfitted trip, connecting with other Austin paddlers, and many other resources!
Paddling Locations near Austin
All of our Austin paddling locations are from paddlers like you. Search thousands of put-in and take-out locations on our map!
Articles about Austin Paddling
Every summer night, hundreds of people gather to see the world's largest urban bat colony emerge from under the Congress Avenue Bridge in downtown Austin, Texas. These 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats are fun to watch, especially from a kayak on the Colorado River / Lady Bird Lake!
Connect with Paddlers in Austin
Looking to connect with other paddlers in Austin? Below are a number of resources to help get you started:
- Check out the Paddling.com Message Boards
- Paddle with the Austin Area Paddlers
- Paddle with the Texas Rowing Center
Other Resources
There is lots of flat water near Austin awaiting you to kayak. Austin even has a great club to help you have an awesome trip!