Why visit Canyon Lake
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Canyon Lake Marina.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Canyon Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Comal County, Texas, United States. The population was 31,124 at the 2020 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Canyon Lake, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Museums and landmarks10
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Parks, trails and playgrounds18
James C. Curry Nature Center
Hiking and trails · 4.4 mi
1889 Skyline Drive, Canyon Lake
Rayner Ranch Golf Club
Golf course · 7.0 mi
10101 Rebecca Creek Road, spring branch
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes24
Goofy's Bar and Grill
Restaurant · American, Bar And Grill · 5.1 mi
13124 FM 306, Canyon Lake
Mo-Sa 11:00-23:59; Su 12:00-23:59
Dry Comal Creek Winery & Vineyards
Brewery and winery · 7.3 mi
1741 Herbelin Road, New Braunfels
Lone Star Float House And Grill
Restaurant · 9.0 mi
7430 River Road, New Braunfels
12 more on the map.
History
Residential and commercial development of the area began after the completion of Canyon Lake in 1964. By 1980, the population was 100, rising to 9,975 in 1990.
From the History section of Canyon Lake, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship11
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 4.2 mi
180 Saint Thomas Drive, Canyon Lake
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 5.9 mi
960 Sattler Road, Canyon Lake
Bethel Methodist Church of the Hill Country
Church · Methodist · 4.9 mi
39002 FM 3159, New Braunfels
Canyon Lake Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 2.3 mi
42301 FM 3159, Canyon Lake
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Trinity Charter Schools - Canyon Lake Campus
School · 4.9 mi
650 Scarborough Rd, Canyon Lake
Healthcare2
Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.8 mi
18275 FM 306, Canyon Lake
Smithson Valley Family Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 6.3 mi
6098 FM 311, Spring Branch
Map of Canyon Lake
104 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 40°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 43°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 50°F | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 57°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 85°F | 65°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 2.7 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 73°F | 2.4 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 68°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 59°F | 4.9 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 49°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 42°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Canyon Dam (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Comal County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-07-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-04-21: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Randolph Air Force Base (RND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Bulverde 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Wimberley 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Woodcreek 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- New Braunfels 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Buda 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Boerne 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- San Antonio 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Austin 42 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cedar Park 51 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Brushy Creek 54 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Canyon Lake TX wide, Unknown author, Public domain
- Canyon Lake boat ramp 6 - panoramio (2), NODE of Texas, CC BY 3.0
- Canyon Lake boat ramp 6 - panoramio (1), NODE of Texas, CC BY 3.0
- Canyon Lake boat ramp 6 - panoramio, NODE of Texas, CC BY 3.0
- Canyon Lake boat ramp 6 - panoramio (4), NODE of Texas, CC BY 3.0
- Canyon Lake boat ramp 6 - panoramio (3), NODE of Texas, CC BY 3.0
- Canyon Lake Dam Cranes Mill Marina - panoramio, NODE of Texas, CC BY 3.0
- Softwood Trees Snapped and Uprooted Along Gallagher Drive, Canyon Lake, Texas on April 20, 2023 V2, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public domain
- USA - Texas - New Braunsville - Clear Waters of Canyon Lake - panoramio, Dameon Hudson, CC BY 3.0
- USA - Texas - New Braunsville - Blue Waters of Canyon Lake - panoramio, Dameon Hudson, CC BY 3.0
- Canyon Lake - panoramio, Gerrit Vollmer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Canyon Lake Dam South Gaudalupe river trail south - panoramio, NODE of Texas, CC BY 3.0
- Canyon Lake Dam South Gaudalupe river trail south - panoramio (2), NODE of Texas, CC BY 3.0
- Canyon Lake Dam South Gaudalupe river trail south - panoramio (1), NODE of Texas, CC BY 3.0
- Canyon Lake South Gaudalupe trail - panoramio, NODE of Texas, CC BY 3.0
- Canyon Lake Gorge March 2017 Acrocanthosaurus Trackway, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Essers-crossing@wesson2016-1(fm311), Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Startzville-tx2017-1, Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hill Country deer - panoramio, wadelane, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cranes Mill - panoramio, NODE of Texas, CC BY 3.0
- An italian greyound in a sailboat, Ehaynie63, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS022-E-34914 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-239556 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS052-E-74204 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-24352 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-31242 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Strontium 90 (test source) in tin, Chuck Davey, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CanyonLakeWardLDSbuilding, Spalds, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Naphrys acerba 364120238, Nate Sabo, CC BY 4.0
- Farm to market road 3159, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Schizophyllum commune 351517644, Joseph Aubert, CC BY 4.0
- ISS043-E-239557 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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