Mount Bonnell /bəˈnɛl/, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills.
Mount Bonnell is located at 30.3210°N, 97.7736°W . Although the mount is often described as the highest point in Austin, the elevation at its peak ) is less than that of the Jollyville Plateau .
A historical marker was placed at Mount Bonnell in 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. The marker reads:
Rising 775 feet above sea level, this limestone height was named for George W. Bonnell, who came to Texas with others to fight for Texas independence, 1836.