The Lower Colorado River Authority has published a new edition of its popular recreation guide to the lower Colorado River between Austin and Matagorda Bay. The Lower Colorado River Guide offers tips for planning a canoe trip on the Colorado River and describes every river access point on the lower portion of the river. The guide also discusses water quality, suggested supplies, general fishing information, and potential hazards. New sites have been built and several existing sites have been improved along the river since the first edition was published five years ago.
Detailed maps show public river access points, boat ramps, and public parks along the river.
Each map describes points of interest, day trips, and local campsites. The LCRA is a conservation and reclamation district that generates and transmits electricity, manages the waters of the Colorado River, operates parks, and assists communities in economic development. The LCRA operates on revenues from the sale of electricity and water and other services it provides. It cannot levy taxes and receives no tax money.