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...

Long Mountain RV Park

Long Mountain RV Park offers a location near Lake Buchanan to park your RV. The park is located at Buchanan Dam, Texas. For directions and more info, please call 512-793-2300.

Black Rock Park

Park Information With an ample shoreline, this 25-acre lakeside park offers swimming, kayaking and bank fishing. If you're planning an event, Black Rock Park's picnic areas and rental facilities are ideal for...

Bluebonnet Cove Casitas and RV Park

W Lake Buchanan waterfront RV and cabin sites with a fishing pier, beach on 13.5 acres.

Inks Lake State Park - Camping

Inks Lake State Park offers a wonderful place to camp with family and friends. The state park is in Burnet County at 3630 Park Road 4 West. For more info, please call 512-793-2223.

Lake Buchanan Fishing


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...

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...

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 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...

Wild Duck Marina

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

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.

Lake Buchanan What To Do


Rainbow Hearth Retreat Center

Rainbow Hearth Retreat Center, located near Lake Buchanan offers a getaway retreat for the inner child. During your stay, you will enjoy being pampered and relaxing once again. For package information, please...

Vanishing Texas River Cruise

Vanishing Texas River Cruise offers cruise packages to tour Lake Buchanan to see migrating birds, towering cliffs, beautiful waterfalls, and exciting wildlife. This is a family entertainment favorite for those...

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...

Spider Mountain Bike Park

Located on the banks of Lake Buchanan just 60 miles northwest of Austin, Spider Mountain is home to Texas' first and only lift-served mountain bike park and the only lift-served, year-round mountain bike park...

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Lake Buchanan Weather Forecast

Wednesday

Sunny

Hi: 66

Wednesday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 35

Thursday

Sunny

Hi: 73

Thursday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 39

Friday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 73

Friday Night

Mostly Clear

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Saturday

Sunny

Hi: 77

Saturday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 57