Kingsland, TX, is a waterfront community located where the Colorado and Llano rivers converge to form Lake Lyndon B. Johnson, approximately 60 miles from Austin. This area has seen significant growth, with new homes, restaurants, and businesses catering to both longtime residents and newcomers. Kingsland offers a variety of waterfront activities, including wakeboarding, jet skiing, and boating, with equipment rentals available from local businesses like Waterworks and Wakes2u. The constant water level of Lake LBJ, maintained by a dam system, ensures reliable conditions for these activities. Kingsland Community Park features a public boat ramp and fishing pier, while Lighthouse Country Club provides a semi-private golf course. Inks Lake State Park, located 9 miles away, offers 1,200 acres of wilderness for additional recreation.
The 2018 flood led to the development of more luxury homes, with older, smaller cottages and ranches still available. Kingsland's unincorporated status means development rules are lax, though some subdivisions enforce restrictions. The community has welcomed quirky new restaurants like Hooper’s, located in the set house of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Boat Town Burger Bar, a waterfront marina with a spacious deck. Wakepoint serves as a gas station, entertainment venue, bar, and restaurant. For groceries, residents shop at H-E-B off Ranch Road.
Students in Kingsland attend highly rated schools, including Llano Junior High School and Kingsland School, a public charter offering specialized learning programs. The closest major airport is Austin-Bergstrom International, and nearby hospitals include Baylor Scott & White Medical Center and Ascension Seton High Lakes, both about 20 miles away.