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3407-A S. Chadbourne
San Angelo, Texas 76903
(325) 651-5556
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(325) 625-2163 - Ballinger Chamber of Commerce
(325) 365-5611
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O.H. Ivie Lake
Public Access Facilities
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BOATER ADVISORY: Zebra mussels have invaded this reservoir! CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY your boat, trailer, livewells/bait buckets, and other gear before traveling to another water body. Draining water is required by law and possession and transport of zebra mussels is illegal.
Three public recreation areas offer concrete boat ramps, camping, picnicking, and large parking areas. Entrance fee is $5 per vehicle for a day pass which covers all persons in the vehicle. Annual vehicle passes are available at $60 or $10 for senior citizens. For more details, choose a point on the map or a name in the chart below.
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Concho Recreation Area
- Located 14 miles east of US 83 on RR 1929. Turn north at the recreation area sign.
- Concrete boat ramp
- Fee required
- Open all year
- Operated by Concho Marina and the Colorado River Municipal Water District (325) 357-4466
Padgitt Recreation Area
- Located 10 miles south of US 67 on FM 503. Turn east at the recreation area sign.
- Concrete boat ramp
- Fee required
- Open all year
- Operated by the Colorado River Municipal Water District (432) 267-6341
Kennedy Recreation Area
- Located 20 miles east of US 83 on RR 1929. Turn north at recreation center sign.
- Concrete boat ramp
- Fee required
- Open all year
- Operated by Elm Creek Marina and the Colorado River Municipal Water District (325) 357-4776