Where to Paddleboard In Austin

Austin, Texas is a fantastic city for paddleboarding with its numerous bodies of water. 

Austin is home to several bodies of water ideal for paddleboarding. Lady Bird Lake, located right in the heart of the city, is a popular spot because motorized boats aren't allowed, creating a calm and safe environment for paddlers.

Austin enjoys a warm climate most of the year, allowing for paddleboarding activities in nearly every season.

Here are some of the best spots in and around Austin for paddleboarding:

Lady Bird Lake

This is perhaps the most popular spot for paddleboarding in Austin. The lake, located in the heart of the city, is calm and perfect for all levels of paddleboarders.

You'll also get a fantastic view of the city's skyline.

Lake Austin Paddleboarding

This reservoir on the Colorado River is a great place for paddleboarding, offering scenic views of riverside homes and lush vegetation.

Lake Travis Paddleboarding

This is a larger and deeper body of water compared to Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin. It's a popular spot for all types of water recreation, including paddleboarding.

Barton Creek

This tributary feeds into Lady Bird Lake and is a great place to paddleboard, especially when the water level is high enough. The creek offers a more secluded and nature-filled paddleboarding experience.

Spring Lake (San Marcos)

About a 45-minute drive from Austin, Spring Lake in San Marcos is a clear, spring-fed lake that's perfect for paddleboarding. The lake is part of the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, so it's a beautiful and ecologically diverse place to visit.

Brushy Creek Lake Park

Located in Cedar Park, north of Austin, this small, quiet lake is a nice place for beginners to practice their paddleboarding skills.

Most of these locations have paddleboard rentals available nearby, making it easy for you to enjoy the activity even if you don't own equipment. 

Remember to check the local rules and regulations before you paddleboard, as some areas may have restrictions on where you can go.

Bonus: here is a Paddleboarding fitness calculator showing calories burned. It's based on averages.