There are three towns close to Inks Lake.  Burnet is 14 miles to the east of Inks Lake.  Kingsland is 7 miles south and Llano is 17 miles to the west.

Inks Lake offers exceptional opportunities for boating and water skiing. Visitors can enjoy picturesque views of the lake’s iconic bridge and dam. Dining options include “The Catfish Barge,” a unique restaurant situated on a floating barge, which serves excellent catfish dishes alongside stunning lake and bridge vistas.

Photo by Roy M. Harrell of a Buck
eating out of his hand at Inks Lake.

Spanning 1,200 acres of cedar and oak woodlands along the lake’s shoreline, Inks Lake State Park provides a wide range of recreational activities, including swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, barbecue facilities, and golf. The park features 7.5 miles of well-maintained hiking trails, ideal for nature photography and wildlife observation, with frequent sightings of deer, turkeys, and other local fauna.

Located just off Park Road 4, a few minutes south of Highway 29, Highland Lakes Public Golf Club is a 9-hole course nestled on the shores of Inks Lake. The course is conveniently accessible, approximately a 15-minute drive from Burnet and 20 minutes from Marble Falls, Texas, making it an excellent destination for both locals and visitors seeking a relaxed golfing experience.