"Where Water Sports Are King"
Located on the Guadalupe River in Comal County, Texas, Canyon Lake has 80 miles of scenic shoreline and covers an 8,230 surface acre area. It is one of the deepest lakes in Texas with an average depth of 43 feet. Canyon Lake is located approximately half way between San Antonio and Austin, approximately 14 miles northeast of New Braunfels on FM 306 west from IH-35.
Canyon Lake Marina
There are five communities located around the shores of Canyon Lake. On the north side, there are Hancock and Canyon City. The Canyon Lake Marina is located on the north shore in the Canyon Park in Hancock. Two Yacht Clubs are also located on the lake.
Canyon Lake Dam
Canyon Dam is on the north side near Canyon City. The dam is 5 kilometers in length and rises to a height of 224 feet above the river bed. Take a stroll across the dam and take some outstanding water scenery photos along the way.
Boat launch with marina in background
On the south side of the lake are the communities of Sattler, Startzville, and Crane’s Mill. Cranes Mill Marina is located on the south shore of Canyon Lake in Cranes Mill Park on FM 2673 in Startzville.
Beach and park on Canyon Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages eight public parks on the Canyon Lake shoreline. Cranes Mill Park and Comal Park are located on the south side and Potters Creek Park, Canyon Park, Jacobs Creek Park, North Park, Overlook Park, and Guadalupe Park are all on the north side. These parks offer camping, trailer, and picnicking areas, and boat ramps. Canyon Lake fishing is great and several record fish have been caught.
 Ft. Sam Marina |
Service to the Military In Jacobs Creek Park, Randolph AFB Rec
Area is located on the east side and Fort Sam/5th Army Retreat is located on the west
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Tubing down the Guadalupe River
Want more than boating activities? Right below the Canyon Dam off FM 306, you can go tubing down the Guadalupe River. Several river outfitters are located along the highway.
 Deer under a tree at Canyon Lake |
Enjoy Nature Nature lovers will find
plenty to observe with the variety of sea birds. There are many white-tail deer around the
lake areas and you will find them grazing in the front yards of many of the homes. |
Papa Docks Restaurant
Want to enjoy some great seafood or just plain
home cooking?
You will find plenty of restaurants in the surrounding communities that will take care of
your every desire. Some have waterfront locations that offer great views of the
water, the soaring birds, and the boats cruising by.
Want to spend a few days or longer at Canyon
Lake?
You can find accommodations for all incomes and lifestyles, all the way from luxury condos
to tent camping in the parks and everything in between.
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Millie's
Canyon Lake Cottages These Cottages, on the beautiful Canyon Lake shores, offer 2 room individual rock exterior cottages with a full bath. Each cottage has a full kitchen with cooking facilities and all have basic cable TV. |
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Bunk Haus
Lodging & RV Park 42 RV spaces and 6 Cabins with 15 rental units. It is only 5 miles from Guadalupe River and one mile from Canyon Lake, Marina and Beaches. Walking distance to restaurants, minimart, car wash garage, propane and gas. |
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Looking for vacation rental home near Canyon Lake? |
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Hilltop Hideaway This vacation home sits on a hill top with a fantastic view of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Within walking distance to Canyon Lake, and has a boat dock. Easy drive to lots of activities in the area. You will love this great vacation home! |
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Have you stayed in a Bed & Breakfast Inn lately?
You will want to check out Rustic Ridge at Canyon Lake and Mary Ann's B& B.
Click on the links below for hotel reservation availability:
New
Braunfel Hotels
San
Antonio Hotels
Deer at Canyon Lake
For Businesses in the Canyon Lake Area - Click Here
Tourist Attractions in the Area:
- Natural Bridge Caverns – New Braunfels
- Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch – New Braunfels
- Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort – New Braunfels
- Historic Town of Gruene - Gruene
- New Braunfels - This interesting city is located between Austin and San Antonio and home to The Schlitterbahn and Wurstfest. If you make the drive to San Antonio or Austin, plan some extra time for New Braunfels.
- Touring Texas
This web site provides tourist information for the state of Texas
with links to over 100 cities and towns throughout Texas. - Wonder World Park
– San Marcos
The most visited cave in Texas - Seaworld Adventure Park
– San Antonio
Amusement rides, water rides and fun, shows with
dolphins, whales and sea lions, and much more. - Six Flags
Fiesta Texas – San Antonio
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with a
full line-up of rides, shows, and family-fun entertainment.
Things to do at Canyon Lake:
- Try the public beach areas for perfect swimming and sunbathing
- Take a boating tour or cruise
- Parasailing, wave runners, and scuba diving
- Nature watching and photography
- Fishing from the beach, your own boat, or a fishing charter boat
- Shopping at the local community tourist stores
- Dining at the waterfront seafood restaurants or community cafes
Fishing:
Texas Freshwater Fishing
Fisherman’s Corner
Golf:
Canyon Lake Golf and Country Club
Parasailing:
Fun Flight Water Sports
2386 Colleen
Canyon Lake, Texas 78133
Other Attractions:
Tye Preston Memorial
Library
Newspaper:
Canyon Lake Times
Guardian
To contact us for information on this web page,
you can email us at info@canyon-lake.net
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