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Runaway Bay Public Swimming Beach
4.4★ · 65 Google ratings · Runaway Bay, Texas
✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
60 ft · under a minute
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Runaway Bay Public Swimming Beach
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Visit on weekdays for calm
Monday through Tuesday mornings offer the quietest experience with minimal crowds and cleaner conditions.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring your own shade
Only two covered picnic tables exist, so arrive early or bring a beach umbrella and chairs.
Check water clarity first
Water quality varies, ranging from clear to occasionally murky depending on conditions and season.
Bathroom facilities are basic
Only port-a-potties are available, and reviewers noted they require maintenance attention.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
92°F · clear
Wind
12 mph from the SSW
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Aug 25, 5:36 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 101 Runaway Bay Dr, Runaway Bay, TX 76426
🌊 Water 60 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Runaway Bay Public Swimming Beach?
60 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Runaway Bay Public Swimming Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Runaway Bay Public Swimming Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 7pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
