Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay is a Wise County city at the southern end of Lake Bridgeport.

Aerial photograph centered on Runaway Bay, Texas
Aerial photograph centered on Runaway Bay, Texas. Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (NAIP), public domain.

Getting to know Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay is a Wise County city at the southern end of Lake Bridgeport. US 380 crosses the lake area, and state access information identifies a ramp at the west end of the bridge. The city’s lake setting and its incorporated boundary should be considered separately from the ownership and access rights of an individual property.

Places to know

Lake Bridgeport setting. The southern lake crossing and nearby access facilities are central geographic features of the city.

Check at the address, not the town name

  • Check current ramp and lake-access conditions before a visit.
  • Verify shoreline permissions, flood information and utility service for the specific parcel.
  • School attendance zones, flood risk, HOA obligations, utilities and property taxes follow the exact address. Use current records: TEA school district locator, FEMA flood maps, county appraisal districts.

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