The wild history of Hippie Hollow, Austin's famous nude beach


Posted: Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:03 AM - 6,966 Readers

By: Katey Psencik



Hippie Hollow Park, located at 7000 Comanche Trail along Lake Travis near Austin, is Texas’s only legally recognized clothing-optional public park. Visitors must be 18 or older, remain fully clothed in the parking lot, and may undress only after entering the park grounds. The 109-acre site features a steep, rocky shoreline with designated swimming areas, restrooms, drinking water, and trails; there are no lifeguards, so swimming is at one’s own risk. Entry fees apply (typically $8 for adults, less for seniors), and the park operates daily with last admission about 30 minutes before closing.

Key rules emphasize respect and safety: ask permission before taking any photos, keep behavior non-sexual (nudity is fine, lewd acts are not and are patrolled), and leave pets, glass containers, camping gear, fireworks, ground fires, and public displays of alcohol or tobacco at home. The atmosphere is generally relaxed among people seeking a clothes-free experience in nature, but capacity limits can fill the park on holiday weekends, and rocky terrain plus zebra mussels make sturdy footwear advisable.




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