Fort Worth District
Lakes and Recreation Menu
Welcome to Canyon Lake
Our Core Missions:
- Provide flood damage reduction to the Guadalupe River Basin below Canyon Lake
- Manage the natural land and water resources
- Support the military in times of peace or war
- Offer some of the best water recreation opportunities in Texas
Lake Elevation / Gate Opening Information
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Mailing Address:
Fort Worth District Map
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
US Army Corps of Engineers Home Page.
Partnership Organizations
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Latest News and Updates
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 Manager.
Burn Ban
Please click on the link below to see the latest ruling and guidelines set up
by Comal County.
Comal County Fire Marshall
Click on the links below to see the guidleines for burning and cooking in the
parks during a burn ban.
Park Rules
Picture Guide
Camping/RV Parks
As of June 4th 2021, Canyon Lake's camping and RV parks are now on the reservation system . This means you can not get a site unless you have a reservation.
Please access Recreation.Gov online to book a site; you can book 6 months in advance. The following parks are listed.
- Potters Creek Park: RV and tent camping
- Cranes Mill Park: RV and tent camping
- North Park: Primitive tent camping (starting June 4th, 2021)
Pack it in, Pack it out
We ask that you help reduce the litter on the ground. We have increased the number of collection locations. Bring your litter to the dumpster so the shore stays clean. Always remember to recreate responsibly.
The following activities are ILLEGAL
at Canyon Lake. Please refer to Title 36. Link provided HERE .
| Illegal Activity | Solution |
| Cliff Diving | Swim in designated swim areas: Comal Park, Canyon Park |
| Destruction of Public Property by LITTER | Pack It In, Pack It Out. We provide trash receptacles in ALL park. Please use them. |
| Camping in areas not designated for camping like the shore and islands. |
You MUST be in a designated park and campsite Use RECREATION.GOV for Camping opportunities. |
| Consumption of Alcohol in Overlook Park | Alcohol and water does not mix. |
PLEASE PACK IN, PACK OUT all your trash and personal items.
Comal Park and Canyon Park
- Under New Management
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers no longer manages Comal Park or Canyon Park.
- We still own the facilities, but they have been leased to WORD of Comal County.
- If you have any questions, or concerns related to the park, please check their website shown below or give them a call.
https://wordcc.com/
Office: (830) 907-2300
America The Beautiful Passes
You May pick up any Pass directly at the Cranes Mill Gatehouse.
You may also go online to make such purchases at
https:\\store.usgs.gov
If you need information, please contact us at (830) 964-3341.
Water Safety Message
This month we are covering The Top 5 Excuses for NOT wearing a life jacket.
- Excuses Don't Save Lives, Life Jackets Do
- Drop The Excuse, Pick Up the Jacket
- Use the link below to access our monthly message with links to articles and videos.
Call: 888-772-4666
Events
| EVENT | Date / Time | Decription |
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National Public Lands Day and Fall Community Clean up |
Usually held the 1st Saturday of October |
Potential date for the fall clean up the first Saturday of October. Click here for the registration form.
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Annual Rambler 120 Challenge Adventure Race |
TBD for 2023 |
Rambler 120 is designed as a team event to build esprit de corps among units, improve fitness levels and foster an enjoyment of the outdoors. Team members compete in a 22-mile bike ride, six-mile run, two-mile rafting trip and a mystery event announced the day of the race. The event is held at the Joint base San Antonio Recreation Park at Canyon Lake. For Information on date and time use the link below to watch for the posting when it appears. |
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5th Annual Car Show at Canyon Dam |
October 2023 |
You can get details here. |
