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...

Thunderbird Lodge at Spider Mountain Bike Park

Thunderbird Lodge is situated on a beautiful and inviting Hill Country property along the eastern shore of Lake Buchanan in Burnet, TX. We have 23 units, ranging from 4 person Studios to 20 person villas. Each...

Shady Oaks Riverside Rv Retreat

Shady Oaks Riverside Rv Retreat offers an incredible place to enjoy your time at Lake Buchanan. The RV retreat location offers year-round access with spacious parking. Clean restrooms are available on-site in...

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....

Big Chief RV Resort

Big Chief RV Resort, located near Lake Buchanan offers RV camping pads for visitors to the area. Big Chief is a memorable and pleasant place to come and enjoy the amenities near the lake. For more details,...

Lake Buchanan Fishing


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...

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...

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...

Texas Hawgs Bass Fishing Guide Service

Texas Hawgs Bass Fishing Guide Service is the premier professional and family oriented guide service taking clients to all of the central and south Texas lakes for over 26 years. Lake Buchanan is my favorite...

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...

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...

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...

Burnet County Park Boat Ramp

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

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:...

Wild Duck Marina

Offer yearly and monthly boat slip rentals. Call for Availability.

Lake Buchanan What To Do


Summit Rock Golf Course

Summit Rock Golf Course is located approximately forty minutes from Lake Buchanan. The golf course offers a place to enjoy the greens, take golf instruction, enjoy vacation packages, and browse the pro shop on...

S&H Trading Post and More

The S&H Trading Post and More offer a nice selection of intriguing merchandise near Lake Buchanan. The store holds sixteen-hundred square feet of shopping items. It's definitely a place you don't want to...

Fuzzy's

Fuzzy's offers a different dining style near Lake Buchanan. The establishment offers counter service for Baja type tacos and Mexican menu items with a small-town atmosphere. For more details, 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...

Austin Steam Train & Burnet Depot

The Austin Steam Train & Burnet Depot provides a ride through history during a unique experience. Visitors will ride the historic train through the Texas Hill Country while learning. During a two-hour...

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Lake Buchanan Weather Forecast

Monday

Mostly Sunny

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Partly Cloudy

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Tuesday

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Tuesday Night

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