About Canyon Lake, Texas

Canyon Lake, Texas has become a popular vacation destination for residents in San Antonio, Austin and the smaller communities located within a couple hours drive. The greater Canyon Lake geography includes a number of small, unincorporated communities surround Canyon Lake; Sattler, Startzville, Canyon City, Cranes Mill, and Hancock.  With 80 miles of shoreline, Canyon Lake carries a pretty big footprint.

Canyon Lake is recognized as “The Jewel” of the Texas Hill Country by locals. It’s located on the Guadalupe River which makes it a great place water recreation. There is outdoor recreation, including hiking trails and parks. Canyon Lake has eight park areas for people to camp, swim, boat, and picnic. Bank fishing is also available in all of these parks.

Canyon Lake really is a treasure tucked away in the Central Texas Hill Country. With breathtaking waterfront and lake views Canyon Lake is a place where more and more vacationers and tourists are coming to explore the natural beauty of the lake. There are white tailed deer, foxes, roadrunners, and other wildlife in abundance around Canyon Lake.

Nothing feels better than a dip in a cool lake on a hot summer’s day. Well, that’s just the thing to do when vacationing along Canyon Lake’s shore. Canyon Lake is an exciting place to enjoy water activities, and offers something for all members of the family. The hot Texas sun can provide intense heat during the summer; that’s why there is nothing more refreshing than a dip in the lake. Cool off in Canyon Lake and make the most of your vacation with the family.

While vacationing at Canyon Lake, you may as well take advantage of all that is available. Boat rentals can be had at any of the local marinas; scuba diving is a fun experience; fishing for a number of different species of fish can fill a deal with excitement; and tubing down the Guadeloupe River is loads of fun.

A par 72 golf course, with well kept fairways and hills, is located in Canyon Lake. The course has a great view of the lake and there are many live oak trees dotting the course to provide a certain amount of toughness to the course.  The course is designed to challenge even the most avid golfer.

Canyon Lake provides many types of lodging: lodges, motels, cottages, hotels, bed and breakfasts, cabins, vacation rentals, campgrounds, and RV Parks. Canyon Lake is the perfect getaway from the cold snow and ice of winter, and is definitely a vacation destination worth making.

Canyon Lake has so much to offer: Boating/Sailing, Water Skiing, Kayaking, Fishing, Scuba Diving, Helicopter Tours, Parasailing, Hiking, Dining, Shopping, and much more. Canyon Lake is located just forty miles north of San Antonio and twenty-five miles west of New Braunfels and San Marcos.