Canyon Lake
Comal River
Guadalupe River
Canyon Lake
Nestled among steep and wooded hills, 8,240-acre Canyon Lake is one of the deepest and most scenic lakes in Texas. With 80 miles of shoreline and an average depth of 43 feet, Canyon Lake features eight public parks with excellent outdoor recreation opportunities. Activities include camping, fishing, swimming, SCUBA diving, picnicking, wildlife viewing, boating and other water sports. Many of the parks offer developed campsites for tents and trailers, as well as boat ramps, restrooms and picnic tables. Boat ramps, several marinas, yacht clubs and a ski club are also located on the lake.
For lake levels, recreation activities, marinas, boat ramps and other information, see the following Web sites :
Comal River
The 2.5-mile river rises from Comal Springs in Landa Park where it fuels a swimming pool, past Schlitterbahn water park, and meets the Guadalupe River in the heart of downtown New Braunfels. The Comal is more popular with tubers and swimmers, while the Guadalupe is more choppy and rapid and is favored by canoeists. The Comal is one of the largest springs in Texas with 8 million gallons of water flowing through every hour. The water is pure, clear and cold, about 23-29 Celsius.
For maps and more information on accessing the Guadalupe River, see:
Guadalupe River
The Guadalupe River is one of the 15 major rivers in Texas. With its majestic bald cypress and mesquite trees and gentle curving banks, the Guadalupe is one of the most popular and beautiful rivers. Fed along the way by springs, the Guadalupe travels almost 200 miles from the Hill Country to the coast, ending in the San Antonio Bay. The Guadalupe River offers natural rapids, limestone bluffs, quiet, and clear water both above and below Canyon Lake. Numerous species of birds and a wide variety of animals can be seen and heard along the quiet sections of the river.
For maps and more about accessing the Guadalupe River, see the following Web sites:
