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  • Mansfield Dam Park Guide: Hours, Entry Fee, Parking and Where to Find Us

    Mansfield Dam Park is where we launch every jet ski and boat rental, and it’s one of the best public access points on Lake Travis: a four-lane boat ramp, restrooms, shaded picnic shelters, a playground and even a scuba diving area. Here’s the practical guide we wish every visitor had.

    Where it is

    4370 Mansfield Dam Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732, about 30 minutes from downtown Austin and 10 minutes from Lakeway. Search for “Mansfield Dam Park” in your maps app, not “Mansfield Dam” (the dam itself isn’t open to the public). Turn-by-turn directions, parking tips and the meeting point are at https://atxwatersportsrentals.com/llegar.html

    Hours

    The park is open daily from sunrise to dusk and the boat ramp runs 24 hours. We operate every day from 10 AM to 7 PM, with early starts from 7 AM if you ask when booking.

    Entry fee

    This is the part that surprises people: the park charges its own entrance fee, separate from your rental. It’s $5 per person, $3 for seniors 62 and over, and free for kids 12 and under. Cash only at the booth, no cards. Trailers pay $7 extra, but you won’t need that since our fleet is already on the water.

    Parking

    Drive down toward the ramp and park in the regular lot. On summer weekends it fills up after noon, so arriving 15 minutes early is worth it. Don’t leave valuables in view.

    Where to meet us

    Walk to the boat ramp and look for the ATX Watersports jet skis by the courtesy dock. If you don’t spot us, text (737) 300-9003 and someone will walk over. Bring your photo ID for check-in, and make sure everyone in your group has signed the waiver from the link in your booking.

    Park rules worth knowing

    No glass, no alcohol, no fireworks, pets on leash, and no ground fires. Grills at the picnic shelters are fine. Life jackets stay on at all times on the water. That one’s ours, and it’s not negotiable.

    Make a day of it

    Many families rent in the morning, then grill at the shelters in the afternoon. The park also has paved trails and a swimming area if part of your group prefers to stay on shore while the rest ride.

    Book your rental at https://atxwatersportsrentals.com/reservas.html and we’ll see you at the ramp.

    En español: guía de Mansfield Dam Park

    Mansfield Dam Park es de donde salen todas nuestras rentas de jet ski y lancha. Tiene rampa de cuatro carriles, baños, palapas con sombra, área de juegos y hasta zona de buceo. Esta es la guía práctica.

    Dónde está: 4370 Mansfield Dam Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732, a unos 30 minutos del centro de Austin. Busca “Mansfield Dam Park” en tu app de mapas, no “Mansfield Dam”. Cómo llegar paso a paso: https://atxwatersportsrentals.com/llegar.html

    Horario: el parque abre todos los días del amanecer al anochecer. Nosotros operamos de 10 AM a 7 PM, con salidas desde las 7 AM si lo pides al reservar.

    Entrada: el parque cobra su propia entrada, aparte de tu renta. $5 por persona, $3 adultos mayores de 62+, gratis niños de 12 o menos. Solo efectivo en la caseta.

    Estacionamiento: baja hacia la rampa y estaciona en el área de autos. Los fines de semana de verano se llena después del mediodía; llega 15 minutos antes.

    Dónde encontrarnos: camina a la rampa y busca los jet skis de ATX Watersports junto al muelle. Si no nos ves, escribe al (737) 300-9003. Trae tu identificación con foto y asegúrate de que todo tu grupo haya firmado el contrato desde el enlace de tu reserva.

    Reglas del parque: sin vidrio, sin alcohol, sin fuegos artificiales, mascotas con correa. Los asadores de las palapas sí se pueden usar. El chaleco salvavidas va puesto todo el tiempo en el agua.

    Reserva tu renta en https://atxwatersportsrentals.com/reservas.html y nos vemos en la rampa.

  • Jet Ski or Boat with Captain? How to Choose for a Birthday or Group Outing

    Every week someone texts us the same question: “We’re 8 people, what should we book?” The honest answer depends on three things: how many of you want to drive, how long you want to be out, and how much you want to spend per person. Here’s how we break it down.

    Pick jet skis if you want adrenaline

    Each jet ski takes up to 2 riders, so a group of 6 means 3 jet skis and everyone gets a turn at the handlebars. It’s the better option for couples, small friend groups, and anyone who’s been wanting to try it.

    Pricing is simple: $100 per hour per jet ski, with a 2-hour minimum Monday through Friday and from 1 hour on weekends. The full day (8 hours) is $600 per jet ski, which works out to $75 an hour if you want to make a whole day of it.

    Keep in mind every driver needs to be 18+, and riders born on or after September 1, 1993 need a Texas boater education card to drive.

    Pick the boat with captain if you want to relax

    The boat fits up to 10 guests, the captain handles everything, and it comes with a cooler, music and an inflatable sofa to float on. It’s what most birthdays, bachelorette parties and family reunions end up booking.

    Pricing: $250 per hour, or $200 per hour when you book 3 hours or more. Split 10 ways, a 3-hour trip is $60 per person, which is hard to beat for a private boat on Lake Travis.

    Nobody needs a boater card, kids can come along, and grandparents are welcome.

    Why not both?

    Some groups book the boat as home base and add one or two jet skis so people can take turns. The captain anchors in a cove, the jet skis buzz around, and everyone meets back at the boat for snacks. If this sounds like your group, text us at (737) 300-9003 and we’ll set it up together.

    A few group tips

    Arrive 15 minutes early so the safety briefing doesn’t eat into your time. Have everyone sign the waiver from their phone before arriving (you get a link to share when you book). And bring cash for the park entrance ($5 per person).

    Book online at https://atxwatersportsrentals.com/reservas.html or send us a WhatsApp and we’ll answer in English or Spanish.

    En español: ¿jet ski o lancha con capitán para tu grupo?

    Cada semana nos escriben lo mismo: “Somos 8, ¿qué reservamos?” Depende de tres cosas: cuántos quieren manejar, cuánto tiempo quieren estar en el agua y cuánto quieren gastar por persona.

    Elige jet skis si tu grupo quiere adrenalina. Cada jet ski lleva hasta 2 personas, así que un grupo de 6 son 3 jet skis y todos manejan. Cuesta $100 por hora por jet ski, mínimo 2 horas entre semana y desde 1 hora los fines de semana. El día completo (8 horas) sale en $600 por jet ski. Cada conductor debe tener 18+ y, si nació el 1 de septiembre de 1993 o después, necesita el certificado de educación náutica de Texas.

    Elige la lancha con capitán si quieren relajarse. Caben hasta 10 personas, el capitán se encarga de todo, e incluye hielera, música y un sofá inflable. Es lo que más reservan los cumpleaños, despedidas y reuniones familiares. Cuesta $250 por hora, o $200 por hora si reservas 3 horas o más. Entre 10 personas, 3 horas salen en $60 por cabeza. Nadie necesita certificado, y pueden venir niños y abuelos.

    ¿Por qué no los dos? Algunos grupos reservan la lancha como base y agregan uno o dos jet skis para turnarse. Escríbenos al (737) 300-9003 y lo armamos juntos.

    Tips para grupos: lleguen 15 minutos antes, firmen el contrato desde el celular antes de llegar (reciben el enlace al reservar) y traigan efectivo para la entrada del parque ($5 por persona).

    Reserva en línea en https://atxwatersportsrentals.com/reservas.html o mándanos un WhatsApp. Hablamos español.

  • What to Bring for a Jet Ski Day on Lake Travis (and What to Leave at Home)

    You booked your jet ski, the weather looks perfect, and now you’re wondering what to throw in the bag. Here’s the list we give every group that rents with us at Mansfield Dam Park.

    The must-haves

    Photo ID for every driver. We check it at the dock, no exceptions. Anyone operating a jet ski must be 18 or older (18 to 20 ride with someone 21+).

    Cash for the park entrance. Mansfield Dam Park is a Travis County park and charges $5 per person at the gate, cash only. Kids 12 and under are free. There’s no ATM inside, so stop before you arrive.

    Sunscreen, applied before you get here. The water reflects the sun and you’ll be out for hours. Reapply at the dock.

    Water. More than you think. A small cooler in the car is perfect for after your ride.

    A towel and a change of clothes. You will get wet, and the 30-minute drive back to Austin is much nicer dry.

    Nice to have

    Sunglasses with a strap (the lake has swallowed a lot of expensive sunglasses), a waterproof phone pouch for photos, water shoes for the rocky shore, and a hat for the dock while you wait for your group.

    What to leave at home

    Glass containers and alcohol are not allowed in the park or on the water. Leave valuables out of sight in the car.

    What’s already included

    Life jackets for everyone, a safety briefing before you ride, Bluetooth audio on every jet ski, and fuel. If you booked the boat with captain, the cooler, music and the inflatable are included too.

    Ready to go? Book your jet ski or boat at https://atxwatersportsrentals.com/reservas.html and check how to get to the park at https://atxwatersportsrentals.com/llegar.html

    En español: qué traer para tu día de jet ski en Lake Travis

    Ya reservaste, el clima pinta perfecto y ahora te preguntas qué echar a la bolsa. Esta es la lista que le damos a todos los grupos que rentan con nosotros en Mansfield Dam Park.

    Lo indispensable: identificación con foto de cada conductor (quien maneje debe tener 18 años o más; de 18 a 20 van acompañados de alguien de 21+). Efectivo para la entrada del parque: $5 por persona en la caseta, solo efectivo; niños de 12 o menos entran gratis y no hay cajero adentro. Bloqueador puesto antes de llegar. Agua, más de la que crees. Toalla y cambio de ropa.

    Lo que conviene traer: lentes de sol con cordón, funda impermeable para el celular, zapatos para agua y una gorra para la espera en el muelle.

    Lo que se queda en casa: envases de vidrio y alcohol no se permiten ni en el parque ni en el agua. Deja los objetos de valor fuera de la vista en el carro.

    Lo que ya va incluido: chalecos salvavidas para todos, briefing de seguridad, audio Bluetooth en cada jet ski y gasolina. Si reservaste la lancha con capitán, también van incluidos la hielera, la música y el inflable.

    ¿Listo? Reserva en https://atxwatersportsrentals.com/reservas.html y revisa cómo llegar en https://atxwatersportsrentals.com/llegar.html