Inks Lake tucks blue water between pink-granite hills

Inks Lake holds its water between pink-granite hills, with Devil's Waterhole cut into the rock at the park's north end. The Civilian Conservation Corps helped shape the way visitors reach it, building roads and park features in the 1930s.

The modern park has nearly 200 campsites, 22 cabins, nine miles of trails, a boat ramp, fishing piers, and rental gear. Largemouth and Guadalupe bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish live in the reservoir.

The park often reaches capacity, so TPWD recommends reservations for camping and day use. Inks Lake is also fully infested with zebra mussels. Drain the boat and remove visible plants and animals as Texas law requires; cleaning and drying gear helps keep the next lake from sharing the problem.