Lake Buchanan


Lake Buchanan is a reservoir in Texas that was created in 1939 with the building of the Buchanan Dam on the Colorado River in Texas Hill Country. Lake Buchanan is the largest and the first of the Texas Highland Lakes, and offers an excellent weekend or vacation destination for recreational boaters, fishing and leisure just one hour's drive from Austin, Texas.  More Lake Information

Lake Buchanan Vacation Rentals and Cabins


Container City at Spider Mountain-Cabin #1

Cabin #1 - sleeps 6 SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS: One bedroom with a queen bed. Bunk nook with one full-size bed and one twin bed. One fold-out twin sized couch in the living room. FULL KITCHEN: Microwave, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Cookware,...

Lake Buchanan Camping


Scott's Landing Resort

23 RV Sites. 14 Hotel Style Rooms and 1 Large Lodge for Nightly Rental. Spacious Pavilion for Event Rentals. Family Oriented, Welcoming and Clean. Pet Friendly. Amenities include guest laundry, vending, picnic...

Rockaway RV Park

Rockaway RV Park, located on Lake Buchanan offers a delightful waterfront location for RV camping. This pet-friendly location offers park restrooms, laundry facilities, boat ramp access in a quiet location....

Freedom Lives Ranch RV Resort

Opened February 2020. Clubhouse with full kitchen and bathrooms. Outdoor kitchen and hot tub coming Spring 2021. Pet friendly. Dog park, boarding and bath house. Horse boarding and rides. Quiet, peaceful...

Cedar Point Recreation Area

Cedar Point Recreation Area offers a nice location to camp while visiting Lake Buchanan. The three hundred acre park offers a small number of locations to tent camp along with restrooms. A boat ramp is located...

Canyon of the Eagles - A Calibre Resort

Canyon of the Eagles - A Calibre Resort - offers RV camping as well as tent camping in Burnet, Texas near Lake Buchanan. The establishment offers a variety of amenities including electric hookups, water,...

Lake Buchanan Fishing


Ray's Striper Fishing Guide Service

You can count on Ray Williamson to provide you with everything you need to catch stripers. I enjoy guiding novice and experienced fishermen on Lake Buchanan in the beautiful Hill Country of Central Texas. I...

Bosstriper Fishing Guide Service

Hi there! We've been offering Lake Buchanan striper trips for over 20 years now. We specialize in down rigging artificial baits and live bait fishing in Lake Buchanan. Mainly using Ugly Stik rods on Abu Garcia...

Fernandez Striper Fishing Guide Service

Fernandez Striper Fishing Guide Service Lake Buchanan Striper Guide Service is what you are looking for eh? Well then, let me tell you a little about myself. Let me begin on a personal note: I have been...

Ken Milam Guide Service

KEN MILAM GUIDE SERVICE OFFERS HALF DAY OR FULL DAY GUIDED STRIPED AND HYBRID BASS FISHING TRIPS ON LAKE BUCHANAN IN THE BEAUTIFUL HILL COUNTRY OF CENTRAL TEXAS. WE FURNISH ALL BAIT, TACKLE AND EQUIPMENT...

Lake Buchanan Marinas


Thunderbird Lodge Texas - Boat Rentals

Rent a Boat Don't have a boat? No problem. We have kayaks and power boats for our guests. Gas for boats and fishing bait are available at our marina. For the avid fishermen in your family, ask about the...

Thunderbird Lodge Marina

Marina Lake Buchanan is famous for boating, fishing and other water sports. Our convenient marina will give you easy access to your boat. We also have slips available to accommodate larger boats. Slips:...

Alexader's Point - Boat Ramp & Docks

Since 1942 Alexander Point has been a fishing camp accommodating fishermen visiting Lake Buchanan. Located at the highway's end, deep in the Texas Hill Country, we are at the mid-point of Lake Buchanan. Up...

Burnet County Park Boat Ramp

Single boat ramp so can get backed up but well maintained.

Beachcomber Park Boat Ramp

Since Lake Buchanan is not a constant level lake, Beachcomber Park's 2 boat launches are adaptable to changing situations. A new addition in 2000 will allow boats to launch when the lake is low. Boat docks and...

Lake Buchanan What To Do


The Old Drive-in

The Old Drive-in is located near Lake Buchanan in Buchanan Dam, Texas. The restaurant offers great food selections with excellent service. For menu options or more details, please call 512-755-5021.

Payne's Bar-B-Q Shak

Payne's Bar-B-Q Shak offers delicious, mouthwatering BBQ in Burnet, Texas near Lake Buchanan. The establishment offers take out options on Fridays and Saturdays. For menu options and more info, please call...

Highlander House of Buffet & Steakhouse

The Highlander House of Buffet & Steakhouse offers a comfort food buffet and delicious steak options. The family-owned business has served the Lake Buchanan community for over twenty-five years. For more...

Legends Golf Course

Legends Golf Course is located near Lake Buchanan in Kingsland, Texas. The golf course offers access to a seventy-two par championship play. While playing enjoy the spectacular view. For additional details,...

Delaware Springs Golf Course

Delaware Springs Golf Course offers an 18 hole course for golfing enthusiasts in the best Hill Country. Whether you desire to improve your game or take time away from your busy life, you will enjoy playing on...

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Lake Buchanan Weather Forecast

Sunday

Sunny

Hi: 89

Sunday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 62

Monday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 86

Monday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 66

Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 84

Tuesday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 68

Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Hi: 84

Wednesday Night

Rain Showers

Lo: 62