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 accessible shelter fits 110 guests, and a picnic area with grills and tables makes the park ideal for large parties and family functions.
Need to Know
Please contact the Waco Lake Project Office (254) 756-5359 to make arrangements to obtain parking passes prior to arrival.
The closing time of Airport Beach Shelter is 8:30 p.m.
You must remain on designated road ways. No parking or driving on the grass/shoreline.
Items such as bounce houses and portable toilets require additional permissions. Contact the Waco Lake Project Office (254)756-5359 for details.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Bounce houses: Bounce houses are prohibited in all areas of the parks excluding reserved group shelters. A permit is required prior to the use of bounce houses at any group shelter (size limitations may apply). Bounce houses that include water features are prohibited throughout the entirety of the parks, including group shelters. Bounce houses must be attended by an adult at all times.
Small swimming pools are permitted in the parks. Swimming pools may not exceed a water depth of 5 inches, height of 7 inches, width of 36 inches, and length of 36 inches. Swimming pools must be moved to a new location each day to prevent damage to the ground surface. Pools must be attended by an adult at all times unless the pool is empty.
Waterslides, slip ‘n slides, and waterslide-like structures are prohibited in all areas of the parks.
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
Waco Lake Wetlands educational tours take visitors through a six-acre nursery of aquatic plants and more than 130 species of birds. A zoo is also located nearby.
Recreation
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.
Contact Information
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3800 SKEET EASON WACO TX 76708
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 254-756-5359
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From I-35 take Lake Shore Drive exit (Exit 339) and drive west to Steinbeck Bend Road. Turn right and proceed to second stop light. At intersection with FM1637 (China Spring Highway) turn right. Go to next stop light (Flat Rock Road). Turn left and drive approximately 1 mile to Skeet Eason Road. Turn left and drive about a 1/2 mile. Airport Beach Park is on the second road to the right.
