Lakeway Marinas – West Beach Marina in Lakeway TX Area

Best Marina in Lakeway Area!

lakeway-marinas-wbmWest Beach Marina (512) 266-2277

17317 West Beach Road – Austin TX 78734

  • Deep water at boat slips when Lake Travis is low
  • Gated entrance, modern well-maintained docks
  • Ideal for ski boats, cruisers, pontoons or PWC
  • Lots of free lakeside parking, close to boat slips

Our Marina – Lakeway Slip Prices

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We‘re located on Lake Travis south shore at the north end of the Hudson Bend peninsula. Near Lakeway and convenient to Austin and Steiner Ranch. Right on the main channel of the Colorado River, so it’s always easy to get in and out of the slip. And just a short drive from the lakeside communities of Steiner Ranch, Spicewood and Cedar Park.

17317 West Beach Road – Austin TX 78734

Family-Oriented Marina in Lakeway Area

You won’t find distracting boat rentals, party barges, bars, cruise boats at West Beach. No crowded gas dock, boat repair facilities, noisy bars or restaurants (although there are several good ones close by). Our Lakeway marina members want a quiet place to relax with their family and friends. Before and after a great day of fun on the water – water skiing, wake boarding, cruising or rafting up at Devil’s Cove. Our goal is to provide our members the best experience and value.

This location and our commitment to customer satisfaction are what make West Beach the best on Lake Travis. We have the most attractive slip rental deals of any Lakeway marinas. If you’re looking for an easy-to-use boat slip, plenty of parking and year-round deep water, call us today!

3 Lakeway Marinas Compared

Below is a comparison of three popular marinas on Lake Travis south shore. The overhead photos show their locations and boat dock configurations when the level of the water recedes to 640′ above Mean Sea Level (MSL). Most of the Highland Lakes are maintained at a constant water level. If you’re considering a boat slip at a Lakeway marina, consider how these fluctuations will affect how your boating experience.

The levels of Buchanan and Travis can vary significantly with the amount of rainfall, consumption by local communities and businesses. The level also depends on the amount of water the Lower Colorado River Authority sends downstream to other users and the Gulf of Mexico. The variable level imposes some challenges for the LCRA, area residents, local businesses, marina operators – and boaters. The facility you choose will determine your ability to get your runabout or pontoon boat in and out of the water. Also the walk from the parking lot to the slip (with gear), and ease of maneuvering out to the main channel.

Rough Hollow Marina

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Rough Hollow Marina-Lakeway 640′

When selecting a marina in Lakeway, think about how you’re going to get to your boat when the water level falls below 640′ above MSL. At that level, there’s plenty of water for boating. But not all Lakeway marinas have deep water. You’ll also want to consider how easy it is to get out of your slip and onto the main body of the lake.

Most of the marinas in Lakeway are located on narrow creeks or shallow coves. They need to crowd their docks and boat slips together when the lake is down. This makes it difficult to maneuver your pontoon or ski boat, risking grounding and collisions on your way to deep water. And when the water recedes even more, they either move the docks out into the main channel (far from the shore and parking area) – or even remove them. Not very convenient.

Lakeway Marina

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Lakeway Marina at 640′

As the photo illustrates, Lakeway Marina on Lake Travis has similar challenges when the level is down. The docks are squeezed tightly together in shallow water, restricting your maneuvering room. It’s a long steep hike from the parking lot to the slips. To get your family and gear to the boat, you’ll need to carry everything up and down steep paths and ramps. Not a great experience.
And, with the water even lower, they detach the docks and move them out into the main body of the lake. In that configuration, customers of Lakeway Marina need to be ferried to and from the slips. It’s a long walk and a long wait before you get to your boat. Not very convenient for you, your family or guests. And the same trek when you get back from boating on Lake Travis.

West Beach Marina on Hudson Bend

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WBM at 640′ – No Problem!

Our location has a wide open waterfront with a wide gradual slope down to the waterfront. As the water level recedes, we can easily move our docks out into deeper water. Unlike the other marinas in Lakeway pictured here, we have a large parking lot that extends right down to the shore. The docks and walkways remain connected to the land, and we still have wide open navigation channels.

At WBM, it’s just a short walk from your car to your slip – regardless of the water level. You can have your family, guests and boating gear aboard and under way in just a few minutes. Our members don’t need to use stairways, steep ramps, trams or shuttle boats to get to the docks and boat slips. You get to spend your valuable time boating – not hiking or waiting for a shuttle.

WBM is just a few minutes from Lakeway and Steiner Ranch – convenient to Austin, Cedar Park and Spicewood. We have covered and uncovered slips suitable for ski boats, sailboats, pontoon boats and jet skis.The slips range in length from 26’ to 32’ (widths between 11′ and 14′), and we have a separate dock with jet ski ports. Our members have the option of renting a HydroHoist boat lift along with their slips. The boat docks have built-in breakwaters to dampen wakes, and electricity is available on most of the docks. These are the things that make this the most boater-friendly and convenient of all the Lakeway marinas.

Most Convenient Marina in Lakeway Area

In contrast with other marinas in Lakeway, we don’t have rental boats, bars or restaurants. [But there are plenty of these within a 10 minute drive.] No wild party barges, jet ski or pontoon boat rentals. Our members prefer to have a great experience out on the water – and avoid crowds and noise on the docks. This makes it a great place to keep your boat and enjoy a pleasant day on the lake with your family. WBM members place a high value on family boating, relaxation and privacy. Call today to learn more about our facility and family-friendly environment, and why our customers say we have the best service and boat slip rental values of all Lakeway marinas. Call us today!

West Beach Marina (512) 266-2277