Discover Travis
37 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Hamilton Pool
A stunning natural swimming pool with a 50-foot waterfall, offering picturesque views for landscape photography.
Modern Cliff House on Pedernales River
A luxury home with a cave and infinity pool overlooking the river. Perfect for fashion or luxury-themed shoots.
Hamilton Pool Preserve
Hamilton Pool Preserve features a natural pool, beautiful gardens, and a stunning geological formation. It's ideal for nature and landscape photography, though it may require a hike to access the pool.
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
A protected area with diverse wildlife and scenic views, offering opportunities for bird and wildlife photography.
Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve
A scenic natural pool with a waterfall, located slightly outside of Austin but within driving distance from Anderson.
Oasis on Lake Travis
A renowned restaurant perched high above Lake Travis, offering some of the region's most iconic sunset views and expansive lake panoramas.
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
A protected area with diverse flora and fauna, offering opportunities for nature and wildlife photography.
Barton Creek Greenbelt
A scenic greenbelt featuring hiking trails, waterfalls, and diverse wildlife, ideal for nature and wildlife photography.
The Oasis
Perched on Lake Travis, offering stunning views of the lake and surrounding hills. Perfect for landscape and architectural photography.
Pedernales Falls State Park
Known for its scenic waterfalls and stunning natural beauty, Pedernales Falls is perfect for nature and waterfall photography.
Pace Bend Park
A sprawling Lake Travis park known for its rugged limestone cliffs, picturesque coves, and panoramic lake vistas, perfect for landscape, sunset, and waterscape photography.
Doeskin Ranch
Part of the Balcones Canyonlands, offering wide open spaces and beautiful light, ideal for landscape photography.
Westcave Preserve
A protected nature preserve featuring a stunning grotto, cascading waterfall, and lush canyon—limited by guided tours, but superb for nature and landscape photography.
Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park
A natural park with diverse trails and scenic views. It's great for capturing wildlife and natural landscapes, especially during sunset.
Milton Reimers Ranch Park (Rock Climbing Area)
A rugged park known for its dramatic cliffs, river access, and scenic hiking trails—excellent for adventure, landscape, and waterscape photography.
J. Lorraine Ghost Town
A charming old west-themed ghost town with numerous period buildings and open spaces. It offers a unique setting for photography, especially for themed shoots or vintage-inspired portraits. The location features activities like horseshoes and ax throwing, adding to its rustic charm.
Rocky Hill Ranch (Trailhead)
A trail system through rolling hill country terrain, offering wildflowers, meadows, and scenic overlooks—suited for landscape and adventure photography.
Indian Springs Ranch
An exotic animal sanctuary, though located in South Austin, offers unique wildlife photography opportunities.
River Ridge Park
River Ridge Park provides stunning views of the surrounding hills and offers a tranquil atmosphere. It is ideal for nature and landscape photography.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
Offers a unique perspective for aerial photography with ziplines viewing the lake and surrounding hills.
Graveyard Point (Lake Travis)
A less-visited lakeside area with dramatic bluffs and secluded lake access—excellent for rugged landscape and sunset photography.
Point Venture Golf Club
A golf course community on the shores of Lake Travis, offering manicured fairways, lake backdrops, and sunset views—great for landscape and architecture photography.
The Hills of Lakeway (Main Pool & Lake Access)
A private, resort-like community with curated grounds, pools, and lake views—especially good for luxurious lifestyle and architecture photography.
Wild Onion Ranch
A charming ranch with a rustic setting, perfect for capturing countryside landscapes and architecture. The location offers a serene backdrop with rolling hills and perhaps some wildlife.
St. Luke's on the Lake
A modern lakeside church with striking architecture and serene surroundings, set on the bluffs overlooking Lake Travis—good for architectural and landscape photography.
Lake Pflugerville
A 180-acre lake offering serene landscapes, ideal for capturing nature, sunsets, and waterscapes. The three-mile gravel loop trail around the lake provides ample opportunities for photography, especially during golden hours.
Manchaca Countryside
The rolling hills and countryside of Manchaca provide excellent opportunities for landscape photography.
Rough Hollow Peninsula
A secluded residential peninsula with private docks, Lake Travis views, and winding streets—offering unique waterscape and neighborhood scenery.
Volente Beach Resort
A beach resort on Lake Travis, offering scenic views of the lake and opportunities for waterscape photography.
Typhoon Texas Waterpark
Though temporarily closed, this waterpark offers vibrant colors and lively scenes during operation, suitable for capturing action, architecture, and summer fun.
Moore’s Crossing Bridge
A historic bridge with a rich history, offering a mix of architecture and nostalgic charm.
Private Residences in Manchaca
Unique private homes and gardens offer a variety of architecture and nature photography opportunities.
Austin's Park n Pizza
An amusement park with arcade games, food, and entertainment. It's a great spot for capturing family fun and vibrant colors.
Twin Oaks Branch
A scenic location with a small creek running through it, offering opportunities for nature and waterscape photography.
Steiner Ranch Residential Areas
Steiner Ranch offers a mix of residential areas with rolling hills and family-friendly settings. The neighborhood's natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere make it ideal for capturing family portraits or street photography.
The Wildflower Barn
A beautiful venue for family and event photography, offering floral backdrops and a rustic setting.
The Spot Studio
A studio located in Pflugerville, ideal for indoor portrait and studio photography.