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...

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...

Poppy's Point - RV Camping

Poppy's Point offers RV camping spaces with thirty and fifty amp electric hookups, water services, plus sewer. Park amenities include BBQ locations, pool access, boat ramps, dock access, free parking,...

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....

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


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


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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery

The Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery offers time to relax and taste new wines made using only Texas-grown fruit. The establishment also offers a beautiful facility for weddings and events. For more info,...

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...

Red Top Bait Shop

The Red Top Bait Shop offers bait and tackle needs for visitors to Lake Buchanan. The shop is located in Burnet, Texas, and offers a friendly selection at competitive prices. For more details, please call...

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Lake Buchanan Weather Forecast

Tuesday

Sunny

Hi: 96

Tuesday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 57

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 71

Wednesday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 50

Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 77

Thursday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 53

Friday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 82

Friday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 60