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19 Best and Fun Things To Do In Canyon Lake, Texas


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This census-designated place in Comal County, Texas, is a charming town with much to offer its visitors. Canyon Lake is a family-friendly vacation destination, and perfect for outdoorsy tourists.

It is a popular spot for fishing, hunting, camping, and swimming, and ideal for cooling off with friends or family in the hotter months of the year. It also has over 130 hiking and nature trails where visitors can enjoy fresh air, wildlife watching, and gorgeous views.

Canyon Lake also has a rich heritage and history, as can be seen in The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country. This museum is home to a collection of artifacts, fossils, dinosaur tracks, and other pieces- some dating back over 1 million years.

Find some of the best things to do in Canyon Lake, Texas, in our list below.

The 19 Most Popular Things To Do In Canyon Lake, Texas

19. Canyon Lake Boat Ramp 10

4.4 ★★★★☆ (27 reviews)

Location: 9 Cranes Mill Marina Canyon Lake TX

18. Canyon Park (USACE)

4.6 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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Location: Canyon Lake TX

17. La Cruz de Comal Wines, Ltd.

4.4 ★★★★☆ (53 reviews)

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Location: 7405 Farm To Market Road 2722 New Braunfels TX

Tel:  713 725 4260

Web Address:   http://lacruzdecomalwines.com/

16. Castle Avalon

4.6 ★★★★★ (82 reviews)

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Location: 10900 TX 46 New Braunfels TX

Tel:  830 885 4780

Web Address:   http://castleavalon.com/

15. The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country

4.6 ★★★★★ (193 reviews)

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Location: 4831 FM2673 Canyon Lake TX

Tel:  830 899 4542

Web Address:   http://theheritagemuseum.com/

14. Randolph Recreation Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (216 reviews)

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Location: 781 Jacobs Creek Park Road # 2 Canyon Lake TX

Tel:  830 964 3576

13. Rockin’ R River Rides

4.5 ★★★★★ (233 reviews)

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Location: 4484 River Road New Braunfels TX

Tel:  800 553 5628

Web Address:   https://rockinr.com/guadalupe/

12. Madrone Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ (239 reviews)

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Location: Canyon Park Road Canyon Lake TX

Tel:  830 964 3341

Web Address:   http://swf-wc.usace.army.mil/canyon/Maps/Madrone_Map2011.pdf

11. Canyon Swim Beach #1

4.3 ★★★★☆ (275 reviews)

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Location: Canyon Park Road Canyon Lake TX

Tel:  830 907 2300

Web Address:   https://wordcc.com/canyon-park/

10. Guadalupe River Access Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ (492 reviews)

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Location: 16510 S Access Road Canyon Lake TX

Tel:  830 964 3341

Our Top picks

9. Canyon Lake Gorge

4.6 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

Location: 16029 S Access Road Canyon Lake TX

Web Address:   https://gbra.org/recreation/canyon-lake-gorge/

8. Canyon Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (137 reviews)

7. Dry Comal Creek Vineyards

4.3 ★★★★☆ (165 reviews)

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Location: 1741 Herbelin Road New Braunfels TX

Tel:  830 500 3048

Web Address:   https://drycomalcreekvineyards.com/

6. Cranes Mill Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (269 reviews)

Location: Cranes Mill Road Canyon Lake TX

Web Address:   https://recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234726

5. Comal Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (552 reviews)

Location: 1178 Comal Park Road Canyon Lake TX

Tel:  830 907 2300

Web Address:   https://wordcc.com/comal-park/

4. Wimberley Zipline Adventures

5.0 ★★★★★ (633 reviews)

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Location: 376 Winn Valley Dr Wimberley TX

Tel:  512 847 9990

Web Address:   http://wimberleyzipline.com/

3. Overlook Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (2,247 reviews)

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Location: 601 Corps of Engineers Road Canyon Lake TX

Tel:  830 964 3341

Web Address:   http://swf-wc.usace.army.mil/canyon

2. Guadalupe River State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,017 reviews)

Location: 3350 Park Road 31 Texas

Tel:  830 438 2656

Web Address:   http://tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/parks/find-a-park/guadalupe-river-state-park

1. Natural Bridge Caverns

4.7 ★★★★★ (11,825 reviews)

Location: 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road San Antonio TX

Tel:  210 651 6101

Web Address:   http://naturalbridgecaverns.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Canyon Lake, Texas! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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