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A Sunset Evening at the Oasis on Lake Travis

Orange sunset over Lake Travis and Hill Country ridges seen from a hillside deck

The Oasis calls itself the “Sunset Capital of Texas,” and its decks sit high above Lake Travis. Here’s how to time a sunset evening there and make a night of it.

Check before you go

677.12 ft 3.9 ft below full pool (681 ft)

Lake Travis level as of Oct 29, 12:00 PM CT · Sunset today 6:46 PM

Today’s water level Live webcam Lake Depth Map

Today’s sunset

Sunset at Lake Travis today is at about 6:46 PM CT, and the sky usually keeps its color until around 7:11 PM. To get a table with a view, aim to arrive by about 5:31 PM, and earlier on weekends and holidays.

Want to check the sky first? The Go Lake Travis live webcam is a panoramic view from The Oasis, so you can see the clouds over the lake before you drive out.

The Oasis basics

  • Where: 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732. See it on the Lake Depth Map.
  • Phone: (512) 266-2442
  • Hours (from their website, Oct 29, 2026): Mon–Thu 11:30am–8pm, Fri 11:30am–9pm, Sat–Sun 11am–9pm. The Oasis notes that hours are subject to change depending on weather, so check before you go.
  • More: The Oasis on Go Lake Travis · oasis-austin.com

In fall and winter the sun sets earlier, so a sunset dinner can be well before closing. In summer, sunset comes late in the evening, closer to closing time, so check the hours against today’s sunset.

Tips for a better sunset evening

  • Go early on weekends. Sunset is the main event here, and the best deck spots go first.
  • Bring a layer. It’s often breezier up on the hill than in town, especially after the sun drops.
  • Watch the clouds, not just the clock. A few high clouds usually make for a more colorful sunset than a perfectly clear sky.
  • Stay for the afterglow. The color often peaks 10 to 20 minutes after the sun goes down.

Coming by boat or making a weekend of it?

Lake Travis looks different at every level: the view from the decks changes as the water rises and falls, and so do the coves and ramps if you’re spending the day on the water first. Head back to the ramp before dark, as navigating an unfamiliar lake at night is much harder. To stay the night, browse Lake Travis lodging, or see other lakeside restaurants for another evening.

Ramps & marinas at today’s level (677.1 ft)

The lake is close to full, a good level for most of the shoreline. Ramps still vary, so check the one you plan to use. Each public ramp has its own lowest usable elevation, and marinas can move docks or limit services when the level drops.

Which ramps are open · Marinas · Ramps on the Lake Depth Map · LCRA boat ramp status

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The Oasis address, phone and hours are from oasis-austin.com (checked Oct 29, 2026). Sunset times are calculated for Lake Travis and are approximate. Lake level from the latest Go Lake Travis reading.