The Highland Lakes will be ground zero for what is expected to be an incredible view of a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, and a festival of gigantic proportions is in the works. Texas Eclipse on April 5-8 will take place on the sprawling grounds of Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet County. Enjoy music, art installations, camping, hiking, Read more...
2024 Solar Eclipse in Burnet County
Burnet County will be the epicenter of one of the biggest astronomical events in decades when a total eclipse of the sun occurs at about 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2024. Expected to draw tourists from around the world, the phenomenon will not be fully visible again in this region for another 360 years.
If your business or organization is planning an eclipse related event for April 2024, please register your event by submitting the form at the bottom of this page. By submitting your event it helps Burnet County plan for the safety and enjoyment of visitors during the eclipse.
PEAK AT 1:38PM CENTRAL TIME
Where Is The Best Place To See The Eclipse
The best place to see the eclipse is just about anywhere in Burnet County, whether from a boat or along the shoreline of one of the county’s five lakes or atop any of its majestic hills. Coming up, we’ll have a list of the best places to legally view the eclipse in and around lakes LBJ, Marble Falls, Inks, Buchanan, and Travis. The best place to view the eclipse in the Texas Hill Country is going to be right here in Burnet County.
How To Safely View The Eclipse
A direct look at a total eclipse is only safe during it’s totality, when the sun is entirely blocked by the moon. On April 8, 2024 that will last for over 4 minutes and 20 seconds here in Burnet County.
The only safe way to view an eclipse during all other points of contact is to use specialized glasses, an eclipse viewer or observe indirectly with a pinhole projection. For where to purchase your eclipse glasses to ensure eye safety visit: The 3D Market or American Solar Eclipse.
Burnet County is offering a limited number of free solar eclipse glasses.
Check back later to find out how and where to claim your free glasses.
USEFUL LINKS
General Eclipse Information
Purchase Glasses
Where To Stay in Burnet County
The options are limitless on where to stay in Burnet County during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Bring your RV and settle into one of our many parks. Rent a cabin or pack your tent to camp in local parks, including Inks Lake State Park on the shores of Inks Lake, one of five Highland Lakes in the county. Hotels in all price ranges are also available, along with lakeside resorts, lodges, and other vacation rentals. You can even go glamping in a luxury tent or treehouse. Access to the best available accommodations in Burnet County is right here at your fingertips.
FOR LOCALS
- Expect heavy traffic Thursday 4/4 – Tuesday 4/9. Especially Monday, 4/8.
- Burnet, Lampasas, Lometa, Llano & Marble Falls schools are closed Monday, 4/8.
- Fill up your gas tank the weekend prior to the eclipse.
- Stock up on supplies ahead of time (groceries, water, prescriptions, etc.).
- Be sure to pick up eclipse glasses to ensure viewing of the eclipse safely!
- Do not schedule appointments or errands to be run on 4/8.
- Coordinate with your employer the possibility of working from home or have a plan for the additional traffic on your work commute.
- Note that cell and internet service will be overwhelmed with additional crowds.
- Be sure to have a back-up communication plan.
- Be mindful that all local aid and first responders will be in extreme demand during this event.
FOR BUSINESS
- Anticipate up to 100K extra tourists in the area from 4/4- 4/9. Especially on Monday 4/8.
- Cellular and internet services may be limited.
- Restrooms will be in high demand.
- Expect more cash transactions.
- Have a plan for staff and the anticipated traffic surrounding the eclipse.
- Be sure to have enough supplies for the additional crowds, and afterwards for locals & resuming regular business.
- Consider nonessentials working from home, Monday 4/8.
- Do not schedule meetings or appointments for Monday 4/8.
- Evaluate when you receive regular deliveries, and plan accordingly.
FOR TOURISTS
Need to know:
- BE ALERT! Texas Hill Country roads are curvy, narrow and full of local wildlife!
- Please be aware of NO TRESPASSING signs, Purple fence posts and private property lines.
Preparedness:
- BE ALERT! Texas Hill Country roads are curvy, narrow and full of local wildlife!
- Please be aware of NO TRESPASSING signs, Purple fence posts and private property lines.
What To Do In Burnet County?
The total eclipse of the sun is an exciting event worth planning and traveling for, but what to do with your time before and after the seven- to nine-minute phenomenon? Burnet County has plenty to offer in attractions, activities, and adventures. You can go spelunking in a historic cavern, ride the state’s only year-round chairlift up Spider Mountain, go mountain biking, canoeing, paddleboarding, fishing, boating, hiking, and much, much more. There are also unique shopping opportunities, movie theaters, live music venues, wineries, distilleries, and restaurants to fit every taste and pocketbook. We have all the information you need to know right here.
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Eclipse Events & Viewing Locations Form
Are you having an event or have a unique viewing location for the 2024 Eclipse in Burnet County? Let us know about it! Please fill out and submit the form.