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Entering Devils Water Hole by Canoe
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Inks Lake State Park is a real jewel. Inks Lake
is the second in a string of seven lakes on the lower Colorado
River. Where Lake Buchanan stops Inks Lake starts.
I've be coming here for years. On this trip I
decided to try something new. I've sailed my Day Sailor on
this lake, I've skied this lake but I've never been in a canoe in my
life.
Being novices we were prepared to turn the boat
over. I wasn't carrying anything that would matter if it got
wet. |
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We arrived at the camp store to get our canoe, buy a
water proof disposable camera and a couple of bottles of water.
The rental price was very reasonable. $10.00
for an hour or $25.00 dollars for four hours. It was not
crowded, they just pointed us to the boat room and we picked out our
paddles, PFC's (personal floatation device) and headed down to the
water to pick out and launch our canoe.
Getting in and launching our canoe was the most
challenging task. I thought we were going to get wet right
there at the dock. |
Porch outside the camp store
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Canoes and Kayaks for Rent
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We cruised up the inlet for
about an hour, bird and turtle watching. Then we came back to
the dock for a short break and another camera, then went down the
inlet for about an hour. the weather was perfect and we didn't
get wet at all. |
Resources:
Inks Lake State Park
- Wi-Fi Available
- Nine Hole golf course
- Canoe, Kayak, & Paddle boat rentals
196 Campsites (Water / Elect)
39 Campsites (Water)
20 Shelters (Water / AC /
Heat)
Currently there are no full hook-up
RV campsites in the park. However a little bunny told me that
was going to change.
Near by Park:
Longhorn Cavern State Park
Texas Parks
and Wildlife
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Coming into port
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Water Front Shelters
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Water Front Shelter
About 16 years ago, my 13 year old son and I
stayed in what was at that time called a screened shelter located
right where this new shelter (pictured to the left) is located.
There are still some screened in shelter at many state parks and
they offer a nice alternative for families to enjoy the out doors.
This is the new and improved version here at Inks Lake State Park.
Inside you will find bunk beds and living area. it also has
heating and air conditioning. Outside is a picnic table, fire
ring, grill and water faucet. Near by there is a bath house.
They were building a new one while we were there. (May 2008) |
