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...

Beachcomber RV Park

RV's 10 Pull Through Spaces $45.00/night includes electricity. $270.00/week. $350.00-400.00/month plus electricity. 3-way hookups. Sewer, water, 20/30/50 amp meters. 50 Back-in RV spaces $45.00/night includes...

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,...

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,...

Heart of Texas Lake Resort

Heart of Texas Lake Resort offers a variety of services including RV Park camping. Twenty-one spaces are available with hookups, restrooms, athletic activities, laundry facilities, picnic areas, and a swimming...

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...

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...

Lake Buchanan Marinas


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:...

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...

Wild Duck Marina

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

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...

Lake Buchanan What To Do


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...

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...

Falkenstein Castle

The Falkenstein Castle allows you to experience the majesty of Bavaria in the Texas Hill Country. The castle is located in Burnet, Texas near Lake Buchanan. The establishment offers private events, weddings,...

Soon 2 B Urs

Soon 2 B Urs is a unique home goods store located at Buchanan Dam near the lake. The store is open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. For more information, please call 830-265-2557.

Perissos Vineyard and Winery

Perissos Vineyard and Winery is located in Burnet, Texas near Lake Buchanan. The vineyard offers test tasting and excellent wine selections grown from Texas fruit. The winery is open daily for your...

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Lake Buchanan Weather Forecast

Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Hi: 84

Tuesday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 68

Wednesday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 87

Wednesday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Lo: 64

Thursday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 80

Thursday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 59

Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Hi: 77

Friday Night

Chance Rain Showers

Lo: 64