Location: Canyon Lake
Top Things to do in Canyon Lake
What to do and see in Canyon Lake, Texas (TX): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Canyon Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Comal County, Texas, United States. The population was 21,262 at the 2010 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Canyon Lake
1. Canyon Lake Gorge Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
Take a guided educational tour and explore the gorge that was eroded 40 feet below the pre-flood terrain by the 2002 flood event, when flood waters went over the Canyon Lake Spillway for the first time in its history. This tragic event of nature "unearthed" a true Hill Country treasure which you can now experience firsthand with a trained guide. During your 3-hour tour, you will walk along an exposed fault zone, identify fossils, explore the Early Cretaceous limestone formations that were deposited over 110 million years ago, photograph dinosaur footprints, and even follow aquifer waters as they course through the Gorge as springs, channels and waterfalls. Tours available weekdays and weekends, only $10 per person. You must pre-register and pre-pay ahead of time.
2. Overlook Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
One of many parks located on the shores of Canyon Lake.
Reviewed By intuit2 - Brooklyn Park, United States
The walkway across the top of the massive dam offers spectacular views of the lake. Almost a mile long, it’s an easy flat walk which can be enjoyed by old and young alike. There’s also a Park for picnicking, trails down to the lakeshore, and an interpretive kiosk detailing the construction of the dam. There’s no charge to access the dam or park.
3. Canyon Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By BBHouTex - Houston, United States
I love walking the dam at Canyon Lake (Overlook Park) is great to visit, it's on my to-do list every time I visit New Braunfels. Unfortunately, it's been closed for over a year now because someone complained (in 2018) that it's not wheelchair accessible. All this time, people have been walking the mile long paved path enjoying it's breathtaking scenery. Pretty much ruined things for the rest of us. Thanks........
4. Potters Creek Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 45 reviews
Boardering Canyon Lake, this park offers many lakeside activities.
Reviewed By 715rossr - Canyon Lake, United States
The park is nice enough. It’s run by the US Army Corp of Engineers. There is a fee to enter the park. My problem is that they only allow overnight campers past the gate. If you meet that standard you will be very happy with the facilities. They can accommodate tents and 40 ft long RVs. There are covered areas you can use and excellent shower houses along with a great view of the lake as the park is waterfront. It is always clean and well maintained. Reservations are highly suggested as it is a popular destination. Of course it’s located on Potter’s Creek Road.
5. The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By wendytime
We had a great time checking out the dino tracks and fossil digging area. My 7 and 4 year olds loved checking out the dinosaur statues. Highly recommend!
6. Comal Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 47 reviews
Adjacent to Canyon Lake, this park has a boat ramp, swimming area and much more.
Reviewed By elchaco - Houston, United States
My experience comes from visiting on a Thursday, so I'm sure it's a whole lot different on the weekend. We arrived at around 10 am and the park was nowhere near capacity. We walked around to look at the area since it was our first time there. I went over to the tables by the big play ground and the little beach area. It's ok, but where you want to go is over to the left by the rocks. There's no sandy beach, but it's way more fun (if everyone in your party can swim, I wouldn't go there for little toddlers.) We set up our canopy and chairs, and jumped in the clear, refreshing water. You can sit on the rocks and the water is kind of shallow, but it doesn't gradually get deeper, you just step off the rock to the next rock until you can't touch anymore. Really enjoyed this park and would definitely go back during the week, did not feel crowded and really enjoyed our visit.
7. River Sports Tube
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 22 reviews
Tube the Guadalupe River at the Horseshoe. Short, medium, or long floats. Float times vary according to river flows.
8. Jacob's Creek Park
9. Cranes Mill Park
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 38 reviews
One of many parks along Canyon Lake.
Reviewed By glens183 - Houston, United States
Came here in mid Nov and got great weather and bad weather. The park is pretty small and has 30 rv spaces vey near the lake. The grass could be a little more manicured but the views are good and we got a good shade tree in #26. The bathrooms were clean and spacious and everything workred. The pads are asphalt and level from side to side. We had a downward slope to our pad but it was not a problem. The area has a peninsula that is for tent camping and boat launch. This is also the area for day use. It was closed off but it was a pleasant walk. The normal rate for rv is $26 but we got the senior discount with our federal park discount. Good qualty connections for water and electric but no sewer but there is a pump out as you leave. The lady who checked us in could not have been nicer. We had a great time here and hope we can return soon.
10. Canyon Park
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 25 reviews
Canyon Park Campground.
Reviewed By GrandPenguins
We ave been here before when the water was so low that many of the boat ramps were closed . The water was cold as expected in Mid March but not many people around. We saw maybe 4 boats in the 3 days we were here. Very Clean
