Travis campground
Travis
The campground amenities include restrooms, showers, fire rings, and picnic tables. There are also several water activities available, such as swimming, boating, and fishing. The campground operates on a first-come, first-serve basis, so reservations are not required.
The Travis Camping Area has a total of 42 campsites that are suitable for both tent and RV camping. The area is known for its beautiful sunsets, and visitors can enjoy stargazing at night.
An interesting fact about the area is that the lake was created in the 1940s by building the Mansfield Dam on the Colorado River. The dam was named after J. J. Mansfield, who served as the first mayor of Austin.
The best time to visit Travis Camping Area is in the fall or spring, when the weather is mild and comfortable. The average temperature during these seasons ranges from the mid-60s to the mid-70s Fahrenheit. In the summer, the temperatures can reach the mid-90s, and in the winter, they can drop to the mid-40s.
What's on-site at Travis
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Travis, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Eisenhower | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Stemmons | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Indian Trail | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sailer's Point | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Travis -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ck At Grand Prairie | 305 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Grand Prairie | 664 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Dallas | 2,510 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck Nr Mansfield | 8 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Bl Dallas | 3,030 cfs | → |
| Turtle Ck At Dallas | 8 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Camp Wisdom
- Camp Whispering Cedars
- Camp El Har
- North Quail Run Park
- Lakeside City Park
- Mountain Valley Park
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Travis as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Travis
Can I make reservations at Travis?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Travis?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Travis.