This 17,000-acre lake along the Brazos River is known for its clear waters, and the best party cove in Texas at the Hell’s Gate/Devils’ Island area. In which case, the lake’s connection to cliff diving may have originated with a dare. The lake will be the only U.S. on the 2014 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, where competitors such as American Davis Colturi will take on the lake’s 88-foot cliffs. Most divers are well advised to aim for jumps from 20 feet instead.
