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Island Drive provides access to Lake Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) in the Horseshoe Bay area near Kingsland. This is one of two main public ramps on the lake and features a protected cove setting with docking facilities, making it a reliable launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. To reach the ramp, take Highway 2147 toward Wirtz Dam Road and follow signs for Bay Marine and LBJ Marina, then turn into the Sail & Ski parking lot where the LCRA ramp is located between the two facilities.
Before launching, paddlers should be aware of current conditions on the lake. The LCRA recommends caution around algae blooms (check their website for details), and zebra mussels have been documented in this reservoir. The lake is popular for fishing, particularly for white bass during their spawning run (February onward) in the upper Colorado and Llano River arms. Water conditions and lake levels can vary seasonally, so checking current advisories before your trip is recommended.