Canyon Lake Visitors' Guide
"Canyon Lake - Where Water Sports Are King"
Canyon Lake is 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.
Canyon Lake is one of the deepest lakes in Texas with an average depth of 43 feet. You will find Canyon Lake located approximately half way between San Antonio and Austin, approximately 14 miles northwest 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 Canyon 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 Canyon 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 side. |
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. |
Sailor's Lakeside Grill
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.
| Looking for a River Tubing Outfitter? | |
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Tube Haus Guadalupe River Tubing Tubing on the Guadalupe River near New Braunfels in Canyon Lake, Texas, on the famous "Horseshoe Loop". SHORT and LONG floats, (New Braunfels’ River Rules do not apply). Parking and one shuttle included with tube rental (Website Coupons), lodging and camping nearby. 830-964-3011 Open Daily.. |
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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