Because of the danger posed by dry conditions, LCRA periodically bans ground fires at its parks and recreation areas. Below is the latest list of properties that have burn bans in place.
County
Facilities
Bastrop
McKinney Roughs Nature Park, North Shore on Lake Bastrop, South Shore on Lake Bastrop
Burnet
Canyon of the Eagles, Sunset Point, Granite Beach, Shaffer Bend, Narrows, Grelle
Fayette
Plum Park, Oak Thicket Park, Park Prairie
Llano
Black Rock Park, Cedar Point Recreation Area, Nightengale Archaeological Center
Matagorda
Matagorda Bay Nature Park
Travis
Includes all LCRA parks operated by Travis County: Arkansas Bend, Bob Wentz, Cypress Creek, Hippie Hollow, Mansfield Dam, Pace Bend, Sandy Creek
LCRA honors burn bans issued by individual counties where its parks are located. So when in doubt, check the Texas Interagency Coordination Center's Web site at www.tamu.edu/ticc for a link to the latest map showing Texas counties that have issued burn bans.
The ground fires are banned because continuing dry conditions could lead to wildfires.
Under a burn ban, park visitors cannot use charcoal, wood or other solid fuels for ground fires, even in fire rings.
Park visitors may continue to use barbecue grills and gas fired cooking stoves if they are kept off the ground.
The possession and discharge of fireworks is always prohibited on LCRA lands and waters.
For more information, e-mail LCRA parks or call LCRA at (512) 473-3200, Ext. 3512.
