Canyon Lake

601 C.O.E. Road
Canyon Lake, TX 78133-4112

In the early part of the 19th century, the lower Guadalupe River Basin, below the current location of Canyon Lake, had been especially subject to serious flooding. Congress authorized in the 1940's the construction of Canyon Lake Dam. Construction began in 1958, was completed in 1964, dedicated in 1966 and reached the conservation pool by 1968. The lake will turn 50 in 2016. The scenic blue water of the lake is due to its limestone bottom. It averages around 40 feet in depth but can be as deep as 130 feet. Canyon Lake is located about sixteen miles northwest of New Braunfels, Texas, between San Antonio and Austin.

Directions

From New Braunfels, 15 miles northwest on FM 306.

Reviews

Canyon Lake campgrounds continue to offer spacious sites with beautiful views and peaceful surroundings. The lake has recently returned to normal levels, improving water access, although some visitors have experienced confusion regarding water access information. Restrooms remain clean and well-maintained, especially when occupancy is low. The area remains ideal for biking and enjoying local wildlife, with family-friendly trails and paved roads.

Lake has returned to normal levels, restoring water activities

Clean and well-stocked restrooms, especially during low occupancy

Peaceful environment with beautiful sunrises and abundant wildlife

Great paved roads for biking, suitable for families

Occasional lack of clear information about water access at reservation

Limited shade in many camping areas remains a consideration

1,226 reviews

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Daniel J

Campground:Potters Creek Park

Loop:L4

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Great quite park where your close to all the activities in the surrounding towns.

JoLynn S

Campground:Potters Creek Park

Loop:L1

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Wonderful lake view sunrises and sunsets. Site 16 was level and had a shade tree close by. Will definitely be returning.

Jaci L

Campground:Potters Creek Park

Loop:L4

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Amazing park amazing stay !!

Janey C

Campground:Potters Creek Park

Loop:L6

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Great place to camp. Mr. & Mrs Q were the best hosts! We had a great weekend and will be camping here again real soon.

Dwight B

Campground:Potters Creek Park

Loop:L1

Site:

Reviewed 13 days ago

Clean- quiet- polite staff-

Lee S

Campground:Potters Creek Park

Loop:L2

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Reviewed 14 days ago

It was a lovely camp ground and the facilities were well kept and maintained. We just bought the travel trailer and wanted to try it out plus it was nice to get out of the city for the week-end.

Keep your options open

Watch for a matching campsite across monitored campgrounds in Canyon Lake.

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 2% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 5 years of reservations.