Kingsland gives visitors a peek at one of the “constant-level” Highland Lakes: Lake LBJ. Once known as Granite Shoals, Lake LBJ was renamed for President Lyndon Baines Johnson who, as a young U.S. senator, brought the lakes project to central Texas. Today the narrow, winding lake is popular with both fishermen and skiers. Edged by steep hills, its clear and calm waters are protected from the winds that often buffet the larger lakes.
Kingsland is a sleepy community catering to retirees and those who come to enjoy a few days of fishing. Several lodges lie near the junction of the Llano and Colorado Rivers, where quiet coves afford a chance to catch black bass, white bass, crappie, catfish, and perch. Be sure to stop at the scenic overlook on FM 1431 just past the edge of town for a grand view of the lake and its shoreline homes.
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Attractions
Nightengale Archaeological Center. Discovered in 1988, this archaeological site has yielded artifacts dating from the Paleo-Indian (more than 10,000 years ago) to the late prehistoric periods (700 years ago). A small visitor center and museum house artifacts from the site.
“The Slab.” Located just west of Kingsland where FM 3404 crosses the Llano River, this informal swimming hole is a favorite hangout. In fact, this section of 3404 is known as “Slab Road.” The river here is shallow and wide with numerous channels of clear water creating pools just perfect for wading and splashing. There is limited parking on the roadside but no facilities. It was very hot the day we took our dogs for a dip here, but the river was cool and refreshing.
Festivals
JULY:
Aqua Boom. This annual celebration takes place around July 4th and includes a barbecue cookoff, model airshow, the Miss Aqua Boom Pageant, lake activities, a car show and parade, a street dance and fireworks. Various locations around Kingsland.
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For More Information
Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce