About Airport Beach Shelter
Airport Beach Shelter, located on one of Waco Lake's sandy beaches, is ideal for families and friends to enjoy picnicking, sightseeing and water activities, all while staying within the Waco city limits. The main lake shoreline has a large amount of submerged timber, which typically holds fish year-round. Anglers will find plenty of catfish, crappie, large and smallmouth bass as well as sunfish. A swimming beach, boat ramp and dock all help visitors enjoy the lake. The accessible shelter fits 110 guests, and a picnic area with grills and tables makes the park ideal for large parties and family functions. Airport Beach Park is located on the North Shore of Waco Lake, about a quarter-mile west of the dam. The lake is primarily fed by the Bosque River, which runs for 115 miles through central Texas. Waco Lake Wetlands educational tours take visitors through a six-acre nursery of aquatic…
- Managed by: Waco Lake, USACE
- Where: 4 mi northwest of Waco, TX · 31.60681, -97.23367
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Class 6 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 3.5 mi
Propane: 6.6 mi
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