Fayetteville, Texas

Halfway between Austin and Houston, Fayetteville is about an hour and a half drive from each of the cities.

Fayetteville is in the "heart of antique shopping" area.   They have some of the "best bass fishing anywhere" in the 2400-acre Lake Fayette nearby.   This is a great place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.   When you visit one time, you will want to go back again and again.

This settlement of Fayetteville was established by three families of Austin's Old Three Hundred, and was originally a stagecoach stop for travelers.  The town was named Fayetteville in 1844 and was later incorporated in 1882.  There are many historic markers and plaques around the courthouse square.

A great article on Fayetteville Area History

Fayette Lake is open 24 hours a day year-round and is a great place for swimming, fishing, and boating. There are 2 LCRA parks on Fayette Lake.

Park Prairie Park

• Located on the north side of Fayette County Reservoir approximately 10 miles east of LaGrange. Take Park Prairie Road off Texas Highway 159
• Three-lane paved boat ramp and fishing pier
• Park fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by Lower Colorado River Authority (979) 249-3504

Oak Thicket Park

• Located on the north shore of Fayette County Reservoir approximately 10 miles east of LaGrange. Oak Thicket Park Road is 2 miles east of Park Prairie Road on Texas Highway 159
• Two-lane paved boat ramp and fishing pier
• Park fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by Lower Colorado River Authority (979) 249-3504

For Fayette Lake access
click here.