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Do you have a restaurant?We do not have a full-service restaurant on-site. However, we just recently partnered with Hunt Brothers Pizza® and can now deliver directly to your room! Pizzas are only available during business hours. Head over to our Local Resources page to view other food and dining options near the Lodge.
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What is your cancellation policy?Our cancellation policies differ between departments. Click the button below to be taken to our Refund Policies page to get the details.
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Are you open year-round?Yes. Lone Star is open 7 days per week all year, excluding: Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day New Year's Day Please check our Contact page for current operating hours, as they change with the season.
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How old do you have to be to rent a room?All room reservations must be made by someone 21 years of age or older.
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Are pets allowed?No. All hotel rooms are pet-free, with the exception of service animals.
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Are there any smoking rooms?No. All hotel rooms are nonsmoking. There are designated areas outdoors where smoking is permitted.
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Do you have rollaways?Yes. Rollaway beds are available upon request on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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What's included in the room?All rooms come with the following: A/C and Heat Free WiFi Television w/ DIRECTV Coffee Pot Mini Fridge Hairdryer Restrooms w/ Standing Showers (tubs are available upon request)
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What kind of rooms do you have?We have the following rooms available: King Rooms: Single king-sized bed Double Rooms: Two full-sized beds Hospitality Suite: California king with adjoining living room and sofa Handicap accessible rooms are available. Adjoining rooms are available.
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How many floors is the hotel?Everything is ground-level and accessible via ramps; there are no two-story or above rooms.
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Do you have any rooms overlooking the lake?We have our tree-side rooms, which face out into the forest between us and the lake. No rooms have a direct Lakeview outside their window. Our Lakeside Patio, Gazebo, and Dining Room have direct views of the lake.
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What are the age restrictions for rentals?TO RENT: You must be 21 years of age or older to rent a motorized vessel (boat/jet ski). You must be 17 years of age or older to rent a kayak. TO DRIVE: You must be 21 years of age or older to rent a motorized vessel (boat/jet ski). Any age can paddle a kayak (under 14 must have parent/guardian supervision).
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I'm old enough to rent. Do I need a boater's license to drive?If you were born on or after September 1, 1993, you are required to complete a TPWD-certified boater education course. You will be asked to present your certificate at check-in for the rental. Click the button(s) below to view some resources.
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Are life jackets included?Yes. All boats come with enough adult life jackets for the carrying capacity; smaller and larger sizes are available upon request. Children will be fitted before the boat is pushed out. All passengers for jet skis and kayaks will be fitted for life jackets before being pushed out. Life jacket sizes range from Infant to Adult Universal/XXXL.
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Do children count as full passengers?Yes. Carrying capacities are based on number of passengers or combined weight, whichever is met first. We must follow an "every head counts" rule, so infants and children count as full passengers. For safety purposes, at no time is the boat allowed to exceed the passenger limit.
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What safety features are on the boat?All boats are equipped with: A horn, to alert nearby vessels of your position; A fire extinguisher; A throw-cushion/floatation device; A kill-switch to stop the motor in the event the driver falls out; AND Life jackets for each passenger. All jet skis are equipped with: A whistle, to alert nearby vessels of your position; A fire extinguisher; A kill-switch to stop the motor in the event the driver falls off; AND All passengers will be fitted for life jackets.
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Will you teach me to drive the boat or jet ski?Yes. Whether you've never driven a boat before, it's been a while and you're rusty, or you drive boats for a living, our staff will go over the controls and how to drive the boat or jet ski. This is a safety procedure that cannot be skipped; reviewing the basic controls of the watercraft only takes a few moments. Each craft is different, and the controls may be different or in various places compared to other crafts. Going over the controls ensures you and your passengers a smooth and safe ride.
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How do we find our way back?We suggest "dropping a pin" in the Maps app of your smartphone, should you have one on hand; this is the best way to relocate the marina when it's time to return your rental. We will also provide a paper map of the lake and visual landmarks for each rental to help you find your way around.
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Where is the store located and what do you sell?Our on-the-water Ship Store is located at the end of Dock D, our dock directly attached to the main walkway. We sell common items found in convenience stores such as: Snacks, Chips, and Candy NEW: Hunt Brothers Pizza® and Wings Soft Drinks Medicine, Feminine Products, and Sunscreen Clothing, Apparel, and Branded Merchandise Fishing Bait and Tackle
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How old do you have to be to rent a venue?You must be 21 years of age or older to rent any of our venue spaces.
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Can I have alcohol at my event?Yes. However, due to the State Park policies, a peacekeeper must be present at all times alcohol is served or consumed. Should you choose to have alcohol at your event, Lone Star will choose the officer, but you are responsible for the alcohol fee. Alcohol service must stop by 11:00 PM for ALL events, and the alcohol will be collected by the TABC-certified bartender. No alcohol is allowed outside of the event, as Lone Star resides on State Park property, and the State Park does not allow public consumption or display of alcoholic beverages.
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How many people can I invite to my event?The capacity varies depending on the venue space booked: These capacities are per fire code regulations and must not be exceeded at any time before, during, or after the event.peoplepeople
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Do you provide catering or other services?No. Lone Star does not provide the following services: Catering (food, beverage, dessert, etc.) Photography & Videography Hair & Makeup Event Planning AV, Music, DJ, or Entertainment Florist
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What is included in my rental?Lone Star provides the following, included in your rental: The Venue Space Free Wi-Fi Lighting Tables and Chairs Black Table Linens Trash Cans, Trash Bags, Dumpsters Assorted decor (for weddings) Parking Ice The following services are available for purchase as add-ons: Dish Ware (plates, silverware, chargers) Other Color Linens (catalog available) Expanded Decor Options Prep Kitchen
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