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...

Shady Oaks Riverside Rv Retreat

Shady Oaks Riverside Rv Retreat offers an incredible place to enjoy your time at Lake Buchanan. The RV retreat location offers year-round access with spacious parking. Clean restrooms are available on-site in...

Long Mountain RV Park

Long Mountain RV Park offers a location near Lake Buchanan to park your RV. The park is located at Buchanan Dam, Texas. For directions and more info, please call 512-793-2300.

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


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...

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...

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


Wild Duck Marina

Offer yearly and monthly boat slip rentals. Call for Availability.

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:...

Burnet County Park Boat Ramp

Single boat ramp so can get backed up but well maintained.

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...

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...

Lake Buchanan What To Do


Highlander House of Buffet & Steakhouse

The Highlander House of Buffet & Steakhouse offers a comfort food buffet and delicious steak options. The family-owned business has served the Lake Buchanan community for over twenty-five years. For more...

Plumeria Massage & Body Wellness

Plumeria Massage & Body Wellness provides services to help you relax, improve circulation, boost the immune system, and release old stress patterns in the body. For more details, please call 512-910-2585.

Falkenstein Castle

The Falkenstein Castle allows you to experience the majesty of Bavaria in the Texas Hill Country. The castle is located in Burnet, Texas near Lake Buchanan. The establishment offers private events, weddings,...

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.

Highland Lakes Squadron- Commemorative Air Force

Highland Lakes Squadron- Commemorative Air Force. also known as the CAF, is the largest flying museum in the world. The museum offers views of more than one-hundred-sixty flying WWII era aircraft. Browse...

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Lake Buchanan Weather Forecast

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 68

Tuesday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 42

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 80

Wednesday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 50

Thursday

Sunny

Hi: 87

Thursday Night

Clear

Lo: 55

Friday

Sunny

Hi: 93

Friday Night

Clear

Lo: 59