HIPPIE HOLLOW, TX

From: richard@West.Sun.COM (Richard M. Mathews)

  HIPPIE HOLLOW is about 16 miles out of downtown Austin on Lake Travis.
  Follow 2222 West from Austin to 620.  Turn left, go about 1 mile, turn
  right on Comanche Trail at the flashing light (look for a sign directing
  you to McGregor Park/Hippie Hollow Park).  Follow Comanche Trail down
  toward the lake, past the "Oasis" Restaurant, about 1 mile.  The park
  entrance will appear suddenly to your left.  Travis County now runs it.
  It is situated on the lake facing south with wonderful rugged flat rocks
  that step down into the lake.  In the summer the average temperature of
  the air is in the mid to upper 90's.  The water averages in the lower
  80's.  It is a wonderful place to go.  About half of it is developed
  (1990).  The undeveloped half is largely considered the Gay beach.

  There are regular patrols in the area looking for troublemakers.
  Most of the patrols are county workers who call in the law when
  trouble arises.  The nudists keep the area clean and nice for the
  next visitors.  The park is fairly large and is attended by a wide
  variety of people. Many families, singles, couples, young and old.
  There is a problem with gawkers, and some overt sexual activity. It
  is usually crowded enough for everyone to be safe, but sometimes the
  gawkers and activities can be offensive.  Park employees filtered
  through the area several times, picking up rubbish, and making us
  feel good.  The Sheriffs' boat comes by occasionally.  Cost is $5/car
  or $2/person on foot (1995 price; good for all Travis County Parks
  that day (See GRACY COVE, TX)).  The gates are open until 9
  p.m. (May to August), 6 p.m. (November to February), or 7:30 p.m.
  (the rest of the year).

  Weather reports for the area can be found at
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  	[Original from Bil Snodgrass <snodgras@lclark.edu>,
  	John Hendry <HENDRY@ETSUADMN.ETSU.EDU>,
  	and George Durden <gad@pencom.com>]