 Canyon
Lake, Texas is an unincorporated city adjacent to a
reservoir
on the
Guadalupe River in the
Texas Hill Country in the
United States. Canyon Lake is a
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir formed on the Guadalupe River in
Comal County by
Canyon Dam,
which is located about sixteen miles
northwest of
New Braunfels. The dam, lake, and all adjacent property are managed by the
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers. Water rights, waste water treatment, and
hydroelectric generating facilities are managed by the
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. Construction of the dam began in 1958 and
was completed in 1964. The Canyon Lake Dam was constructed to serve two purposes
- flood control and water conservation. The construction of Canyon Dam on the
edge of the Balcones Escarpment has been very effective in protecting the lower
Guadalupe River Basin.
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8,240-acre Corps of Engineers lake, one of most scenic in Texas, spreading among steep-shouldered, evergreen hills. Public parks along shore offer camping/trailer areas, picnicking, and boat ramps. Two yacht clubs, two marinas, a ski club, and fishing groups schedule a host of activities. In the Guadalupe River below, anglers take rainbow and brown trout. About 20 miles north of New Braunfels via Texas 46 and FM 2722 north, or via FM 306 north of I-35; also accessible from Sattler, San Marcos and Blanco.
Canyon Lake Gorge
The Canyon Lake Gorge is a beautiful and natural insight into the geology and hydrologic dynamics of Glen Rose limestone in Comal County near Canyon Lake. The Gorge was created, or "cut" when floodwaters escaped over the Spillway at Canyon Lake during the Flood Event of 2002.
White tailed deer, foxes, roadrunners, and other wildlife are in
abundance along the Guadalupe River in the Canyon Lake area of the Texas Hill
Country
A par 72 golf course is located in Canyon Lake, with well manicured fairways, rolling hills, live oak trees, and a great view of the lake. The golf course is designed to challenge even the most avid golfer.
The Canyon Lake Yacht Club's includes a 144 slip waterfront with ample docking space for dry sailed boats and visitors participating in regattas, a two lane launching ramp, dry storage for over 150 boats, a clubhouse with a party deck, swimming pool and a boat rigging tower for stepping and unstepping masts. The club has just over 300 members. The Lake Canyon Yacht Club supports an active racing program which includes J-22, Catalina 22, Flying Scot, Sunfish, PHRF and Portsmouth fleets.
Thorough effort has been made to provide accurate event information; however, always confirm dates and times with the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce at (830) 964-2223.
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