Canyon Lake Guidebook
Nearby Attractions
Entertainment and fun things to do in the Canyon Lake area.
Southern Trails
Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns RdNatural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns RdLa Cruz de Comal Wines, Ltd.
7405 FM 2722Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
1741 Herbelin RdWhitewater Amphitheater
11860 FM306The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country
4831 FM2673Canyon Lake Sightseeing/Hiking
Scenic lakeside park with a boat ramp and fishing piers.
Distance: 5 minutes, 1.5 miles
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Cranes Mill Park
Cranes Mill RoadScenic lakeside park with a boat ramp and fishing piers.
Distance: 5 minutes, 1.5 miles
What a view! Check out the lake from the top of the dam and take a quick scenic walk along the half-mile loop.
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I-Overlook Park
601 Coe RdWhat a view! Check out the lake from the top of the dam and take a quick scenic walk along the half-mile loop.
The gorge is super cool!
During one week in the summer of 2002, more than 34 inches of rain fell in the upper watershed of the Guadalupe River, setting off a torrent of floodwater. The historic flood sliced open the ground below the spillway, creating a gigantic 64-acre Gorge and exposing ancient, cretaceous limestone, fossils and even dinosaur footprints 110 million years old.
Visitors can take a 2-mile hike along the north rim of the gorge for $5/person. Tours are also available for $15-$20.
Distance: 15 minutes, 10 miles
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Canyon Lake Gorge
16029 South Access RoadThe gorge is super cool!
During one week in the summer of 2002, more than 34 inches of rain fell in the upper watershed of the Guadalupe River, setting off a torrent of floodwater. The historic flood sliced open the ground below the spillway, creating a gigantic 64-acre Gorge and exposing ancient, cretaceous limestone, fossils and even dinosaur footprints 110 million years old.
Visitors can take a 2-mile hike along the north rim of the gorge for $5/person. Tours are also available for $15-$20.
Distance: 15 minutes, 10 miles
A 7.6-mile hiking trail that winds its way through a peninsula on Canyon Lake.
Distance: 25 minutes, 16 miles
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Madrone Trail
Canyon Park RoadA 7.6-mile hiking trail that winds its way through a peninsula on Canyon Lake.
Distance: 25 minutes, 16 miles
A scenic, mile-long hike along the Guadalupe River.
Distance: 16 minutes, 11 miles
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Guadalupe River Trail
16510 S Access RdA scenic, mile-long hike along the Guadalupe River.
Distance: 16 minutes, 11 miles
Canyon Lake Parks/Beaches
Where to swim on Canyon Lake
Gorgeous lakeside park with a boat ramp, boat rental and swimming area.
Distance: 10 minutes, 2.7 miles
Note: The county limits the number of entrants in the park at any given time, and the park tends to fill up early on the weekends. Definitely plan to go early.
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Comal Park
1178 Comal Park RdGorgeous lakeside park with a boat ramp, boat rental and swimming area.
Distance: 10 minutes, 2.7 miles
Note: The county limits the number of entrants in the park at any given time, and the park tends to fill up early on the weekends. Definitely plan to go early.
Beautiful lakeside park and swimming beach on the north side of the lake.
Distance: 25 minutes, 16 miles
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Canyon Beach
Canyon Park RoadBeautiful lakeside park and swimming beach on the north side of the lake.
Distance: 25 minutes, 16 miles
Canyon Lake Boat Ramps
The closest boat ramps to us on Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake Boat Ramp 8
Distance: 6 minutes, 2 miles
Canyon Lake Boat Ramp 10
9 Cranes Mill MarinaDistance: 8 minutes, 2.4 miles
Canyon Lake Boat Ramp 5
1065 Hillcrest ForestDistance: 9 minutes, 3.3 miles
Distance: 5 minutes, 1.5 miles
*Note: there is an entrance fee to use the boat ramp at Cranes Mill
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Cranes Mill Park
Cranes Mill RoadDistance: 5 minutes, 1.5 miles
*Note: there is an entrance fee to use the boat ramp at Cranes Mill
Guadalupe River Tubing
The Guadalupe River, only 15-20 mins up FM 2673 from here, is a local favorite for tubing in the summer. Cool off with a nice float down the Guadalupe!
Canyon Lake Jet Ski Rental
canyonlakesports . com
Whitewater Sports
11860 FM306Tube Haus
12454 FM306River Sports Tube
12034 FM306Rockin 'R' River Rides
1405 Gruene RdShanty Tubes
12120 FM306Horseshoe Tubing Company
546 Riverside PathOther Local Water Access
Nichol's Landing
Hidden local gem in Spring Branch. $5 cash only entry
The Float In
462 E Mill StFloating on the Comal River in nearby New Braunfels
Comal Springs, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Natural springs in New Braunfels
Canyon Lake Food Scene
Maven’s is super cute and has solid food and a fun atmosphere, with bingo and trivia nights during the week and live music on weekends. (Plus, it’s the only thing close enough to see from the end of our driveway.)
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Maven's Inn & Grill
10530 FM2673Maven’s is super cute and has solid food and a fun atmosphere, with bingo and trivia nights during the week and live music on weekends. (Plus, it’s the only thing close enough to see from the end of our driveway.)
Don’t let the food truck throw you off, Nik makes the best BBQ around. Open on weekends only!
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Nik's Not Normal
Don’t let the food truck throw you off, Nik makes the best BBQ around. Open on weekends only!
Gennaro’s is a local favorite. Definitely get a reservation on the weekends!
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Gennaro's Trattoria
10018 Startz RdGennaro’s is a local favorite. Definitely get a reservation on the weekends!
Fun restaurant and bar next to the dam with live music on the weekends. Don’t miss brunch on Sundays!
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Dam Red Barn
16520 South Access RoadFun restaurant and bar next to the dam with live music on the weekends. Don’t miss brunch on Sundays!
Excellent artisan food in a cozy atmosphere.
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Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill
2000 FM2673Excellent artisan food in a cozy atmosphere.
Definitely the most popular—and arguably the best—breakfast spot in Canyon Lake.
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Granny D's
14312 FM306Definitely the most popular—and arguably the best—breakfast spot in Canyon Lake.
Startz is our go-to for breakfast around here. It’s a no-frills, family-run diner with a little bit of everything on the menu. Chase’s favorite is the big breakfast, and Sarah loves their breakfast tacos.
**Note: Cash only (though there is an ATM in their parking lot)
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Startz Cafe
10350 Startz RdStartz is our go-to for breakfast around here. It’s a no-frills, family-run diner with a little bit of everything on the menu. Chase’s favorite is the big breakfast, and Sarah loves their breakfast tacos.
**Note: Cash only (though there is an ATM in their parking lot)
Ray's Mediterranean Cooking
Breakwater Grill & Cantina
Pier Sushi
My Sweet Basil
Adorable little food truck with delicious culinary creations!