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...

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...

Freedom Lives Ranch RV Resort

Opened February 2020. Clubhouse with full kitchen and bathrooms. Outdoor kitchen and hot tub coming Spring 2021. Pet friendly. Dog park, boarding and bath house. Horse boarding and rides. Quiet, peaceful...

Texas Hills RV Haven

Texas Hills RV Haven, located near Lake Buchanan, offers a family-friendly place to park your RV. The premises are well maintained and are a quiet place to enjoy the lake activities. Each RV pad includes full...

Lake Buchanan Fishing


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...

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...

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...

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...

Lake Buchanan Marinas


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...

Beachcomber Park Boat Ramp

Since Lake Buchanan is not a constant level lake, Beachcomber Park's 2 boat launches are adaptable to changing situations. A new addition in 2000 will allow boats to launch when the lake is low. Boat docks and...

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:...

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


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.

Fort Croghan Grounds & Museum

The Fort Croghan Grounds & Museum is a history museum near Lake Buchanan. The museum is also a landmark and historical place. The fort was the third of four forts established by the US government to...

Rainbow Hearth Retreat Center

Rainbow Hearth Retreat Center, located near Lake Buchanan offers a getaway retreat for the inner child. During your stay, you will enjoy being pampered and relaxing once again. For package information, please...

Cafe Twenty-Three Hundred

Cafe Twenty-Three Hundred offers the best selection of pies and steaks in the Lake Buchanan area. The restaurant also offers weekly specials with friendly service. For menu options, please visit the cafe's...

Austin Steam Train & Burnet Depot

The Austin Steam Train & Burnet Depot provides a ride through history during a unique experience. Visitors will ride the historic train through the Texas Hill Country while learning. During a two-hour...

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Lake Buchanan Weather Forecast

Thursday

Rain Showers

Hi: 80

Thursday Night

Severe Tstms

Lo: 65

Friday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 84

Friday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 64

Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 92

Saturday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 69

Sunday

Sunny

Hi: 93

Sunday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 70