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Things to Do in Canyon Lake & the upper Guadalupe

Parks, historic sites and places worth an afternoon — with hours, directions and what to expect when you get there.

16 places in Canyon Lake & the upper Guadalupe
ExperienceCanyon LakeCanyon Lake GorgeCarved by a historic 2002 flood, Canyon Lake Gorge exposes 110-million-year-old dinosaur tracks and ancient limestone formations…Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m… ParksCanyon LakeCanyon ParkCanyon Park offers 485 acres of day-use recreation on the north shore of Canyon Lake, featuring picnic sites, a boat ramp…March: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM; April-September:… ParksFreeCanyon LakeGuadalupe Park and South TrailExplore the scenic riverside environment below Canyon Dam at Guadalupe Park…Daylight hours ParksFreeCanyon LakeJames C. Curry Nature CenterExplore the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country at the James C. Curry Nature Center…Daylight/always accessible RiverFreeCanyon LakeLittle Jacobs Creek ParkLocated off FM 306, Little Jacobs Creek Park serves as a public access point for boaters and shoreline visitors on the northern…Daylight hours ExperienceFreeCanyon LakeMadrone TrailThe Madrone Trail offers a rugged, multi-use path winding through a scenic peninsula on the northern shore of the reservoir.Daylight/always accessible ParksFreeCanyon LakeOverlook Scenic Viewing Area and Canyon DamThe Overlook Scenic Viewing Area provides a paved pedestrian path across the top of Canyon Dam…Daylight hours (seasonal access applies) ParksCanyon LakePotters Creek ParkPotters Creek Park offers a serene lakeside camping experience on the northern shore of Canyon Lake…Daylight/always accessible ParksStartzvilleComal ParkSet on the south shore of Canyon Lake, Comal Park offers 116 acres of day-use recreation with extensive shoreline access and shaded…Open daily 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM (last entry… ParksStartzvilleCranes Mill ParkSituated on a long peninsula in Canyon Lake, Cranes Mill Park provides a scenic setting for camping, fishing… AttractionFreeFischerFischer Historic DistrictThe Fischer Historic District preserves a collection of late 19th-century structures that reflect the agricultural and commercial…Daylight/always accessible ParksSpring BranchGuadalupe River State ParkGuadalupe River State Park offers four miles of river frontage and 13 miles of trails…Open daily. Gate: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m… ParksSpring BranchHoney Creek State Natural AreaHoney Creek State Natural Area offers a glimpse into the historic Texas Hill Country…Trails open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. RiverFreeSpring BranchNichols LandingNichols Landing serves as the primary put-in for the Upper Guadalupe Paddling Trail…daylight/always accessible RiverFreeSpring BranchRebecca Creek Public Boat RampSituated in Spring Branch, the Rebecca Creek Public Boat Ramp provides straightforward access to the upper reaches of the Guadalupe…daylight/always accessible AttractionSattlerThe Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill CountryThe Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country preserves over 200 dinosaur footprints and 28 trackways from the early Cretaceous…Wednesday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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