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Welcome to Canyon Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District welcomes you to Canyon Lake, located just west of the towns of San Marcos and New Braunfels, Texas. Our mission: supply water to the citizens of Comal County; to provide flood control of the Guadalupe River, and to offer some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Texas.
Lake Elevation / Gate Opening Information
Canyon Lake | |||||
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24 APR 2024 | |||||
Current Elevation | Normal Elevation | Currently Releasing | Current Wind Speed | Current Wind Direction | Max Wind Speed (Last 6 Hours) |
886.67 ft | 909.00 ft | 63 cfs | 7.90 mph | 86.00 deg ⇒ |
11.14 mph |
Reservoir Control Section |
Canyon Lake
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Canyon Lake Office
601 C.O.E. Road
Canyon Lake, Texas 78133
Hours: M-F 8am - 4:30pm
Phone: (830) 964-3341
Fax: (830) 964-2215
Camping Reservations:
1-877-444-6777
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Latest News and Updates
Be Safe & Wear Your Life Jacket
The Canyon Lake Office no longer accepts cash payments for any USACE operated campground or boat ramp. If you need assistance, please contact us at (830)964-3341. We appreciate your cooperation.
For information on Mobility Assistance Device use in Corps Parks, please read the Policy Here . For more information or to be issued a permit please contact the lake Office.
Clean. Drain. Dry your boat! Meet State Requirements at www.TEXASINVASIVES.ORG
Check the Comal County Burn Ban Status HERE
Facility Closure Report
This report last updated on Tue Mar 05 2024 08:30:42 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time)
LAKE NAME | FACILITY NAME | STATUS | CLOSURE TYPE | CATEGORY | UPDATED DATE | COMMENTS | |||
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CANYON LAKE | |||||||||
CANYON LAKE | CRANES MILL PARK | PARTIALLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 10/25/2023 10:33:11 AM | Ramp 10 closed in park due to low water. Tent section-Loop 2 closed for the fall season. RV section-Loop 1 open for fall season. Some sites closed for repairs this fall. | |||
CANYON LAKE | GUADALUPE PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 10/25/2023 10:33:29 AM | Trail area all open currently. | |||
CANYON LAKE | HANCOCK HORSE TRAIL | FULLY OPEN | NONE | ACCESS POINT | 8/22/2023 3:41:41 PM | Trail is open, but since the parking area is a dirt field, it may close on occasion due to rain, but it will reopen each time after it is determined the filed is safe to drive on again. | |||
CANYON LAKE | LITTLE JACOBS CREEK | FULLY CLOSED | DROUGHT | PARK | 11/3/2023 10:19:12 AM | Lake is too low to safely launch from ramp 17. This is RAMP 17 with 10 picnic tables under trees and a vault restroom. NO Camping. Do NOT swim in this area. Loading dock is high and dry. If you launch you must load on the shore. Ramp might close before end of October. | |||
CANYON LAKE | NORTH PARK | FULLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 10/25/2023 10:35:01 AM | Closed for winter season: October 1 to March 31. Open only during the summer Hours of operation: 3pm Friday to 2pm Sunday 2pm (check out time). Hours extended only during Federal Holidays during the summer. | |||
CANYON LAKE | OVERLOOK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | ACCESS POINT | 8/22/2023 3:41:24 PM | This is NOT a camping or swimming area. This is a Scenic Viewing Area ONLY! No alcohol allowed. | |||
CANYON LAKE | POTTER'S CREEK PARK | PARTIALLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 10/25/2023 10:39:42 AM | Boat ramp in park is closed as of the 22 of August 2023 due to drought conditions. Partial park closure during winter season which runs from the 1st of October through the 31st of March. Open sections: Loops 1, 2, and 4 Closed sections: Loops 3, 5, and 6 | |||
CANYON LAKE | POTTER'S CREEK PUBLIC RAMP | FULLY CLOSED | DROUGHT | BOAT RAMP | 8/22/2023 3:40:21 PM | Ramp 21 closed on the 22nd Aug 2023 due to low lake levels. | |||