A vistors and tourist guide for Lake Buchanan, Texas
Lake Buchanan is the second largest of the Highland Lakes in Central Texas with a length of 30 miles and a width at the widest point of just under 5 miles. Lake Buchanan has a shoreline of 124 miles. When it was built, Buchanan Dam was considered to be the longest multiple-arch dam in the U.S. with a length of just over two miles.
The Lake Buchanan picture above is of a privately owned lighthouse that is near Buchanan Dam. It can be seen as you drive along at the south end of Lake Buchanan on Hwy 29.
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There is plenty of lodging for tourists around Lake Buchanan. Resorts, RV spaces, cabins for rent, campgrounds, and lake rental houses are available along the shore of Lake Buchanan. You can even rent houseboats on Lake Buchanan |
There are a lot of restaurants near Lake Buchanan: you will find steaks and barbeque, Mexican food and good old Texas home cooking.

A Regatta on Lake Buchanan
The annual Lake Buchanan Regatta and Dam Jam is held at Cedar Lodge each April. Dozens of boats participate in the regatta and live music is performed by artists coming to Lake Buchanan from over 1,000 miles to participate in the event. For photos of the regatta, click here.
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There is a nice granite gravel shore around some of Lake Buchanan, providing an ideal beach for swimming, wading and sun bathing. |

View of a portion of Buchanan Dam
The lake is very popular with boaters, fishermen, campers and swimmers. The lake is so large that you will never feel crowded on the lake. There is always plenty of "elbow room" on each of the Highland Lakes.

You can take a cruise up Lake Buchanan on a 200 passenger vessel complete with an enclosed all-weather deck plus two observation decks. Operating year round with the 2 1/2 hour scenic wilderness tour through the historic Colorado River Canyon. Perfect for spotting the nesting Bald Eagles and looking at the waterfalls.

A popular winery is on the west side of the lake where you can stop in for a little wine tasting and buy a bottle or two of Texas wine.
Striped Bass caught in Lake BuchananStriper Bass are stocked in Lake Buchanan. Lake Buchanan is famous for its striper fishing. There is also good catfish fishing on Lake Buchanan. To see Fishing Guides who are available to take you out on the lake - click here.

Rent a Cabin on Lake Buchanan
Lake Buchanan is located 60 miles northwest of Austin and 95 miles north of San Antonio. It is about 200 miles south of Dallas and Fort Worth and 200 miles west of Houston.

Bluffton Store - Established in 1848

Bluebonnets in late March, 2012 on Lake Buchanan
Planning on bringing your boat to the Highland Lakes?
Clean, Drain and Dry your boat
to prevent the spread of zebra mussels and other invasive species.
For more photos of the Lake Buchanan area - Click Here
| .Cabin Rentals and RV Spaces | |
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Thunderbird Lakefront Resort on the east side of Lake Buchanan Lake cottages,
boat rentals, floating fishing house, swimming pool, children's play area, fishing guide
and charters are available. |
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Poppy's
Pointe Lakefront Resort on the west side of Lake Buchanan 9 cabins for rent and 58 RV
spaces, swimming pool, recreation/meeting hall, boat launching ramp, laundry room, and
lots of waterfront for fishing. |
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Cedar
Lodge on the west side of Lake Buchanan 15 log cabins for rent and
RV spaces, an extra large fishing pier, a nice sandy beach, large meeting hall, fishing
guide service, rental boats and more. |
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Beachcomber Park on the west side of Lake Buchanan Cottages for rent and RV
Park at this waterfront resort. They also have 2 boat launces and boat docking and
storage. |
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Hi-Line Lake Resort on the west side of Lake Buchanan 16 waterfront
cabins for rent, 50 RV spaces, waterfront restaurant, boat rentals, swimming pool, 1800
feet of waterfront, and enclosed fishing marina. |
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Cottonwood Cove on the west side of Lake Buchanan Lakefront cabins, RV
spaces, boat launch, lighted fishing dock, covered boat docks, and boat storage.
This resort is close to Fall Creek Vineyards. |
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Rainbow
Hearth Bed and Breakfast east side of Lake Buchanan, TX Nine lakeside acres of lush tree-covered hills and panoramic views. Featuring: beautifully and deliciously prepared organic and natural food, intimate, candle-lit dining, "Sleep Number" (TM) beds, spa and hiking trails, and the finest massages available...anywhere! . |
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The
Edgewater southwest side of Lake Buchanan 8
waterfront cabins w/full kitchens, 2 manufactured homes, 2 mobile homes, 37 RV Spaces at this great waterfront location.
Recreation/Meeting Room, swimming pool, lighted/covered fishing pier, boat ramp &
loading/unloading dock, TVs w/cable, washateria, restrooms w/showers, onsite store. |
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Willow Point Resort New waterfront log cabins on the shores of Lake Buchanan. Each cabin sleeps six, has a full kitchen, AC/Heat, and covered front porch with fantastic open water views of the lake. The resort has a Club House, Meeting Room, free canoes, hot tub and campfire areas. . |
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Big
Chief RV Resort and Cabin Rentals on the east side of Lake Buchanan Beautiful waterfront
location on Lake Buchanan with full hookups for RVs, cabin rentals, a general store,
fitness room, TV/Game room, clubhouse, covered pavilion, planned activities, a boat
ramp and more. |
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Canyon
of the Eagles Experience
rustic lodging and stunning scenery at Canyon of the Eagles, nestled in the heart of Texas
hill country. Whether you want to trek along miles of nature trails or gaze at a sky full
of stars, this resort is your ticket to a natural paradise. |
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Painted Sky Inn Charming 50's era
Boutique Inn located in the heart of the Central Texas Hill Country overlooking Lake
Buchanan. All rooms are waterfront with stunning panoramic views. Newly modernized and
perfect for quiet get-a-ways, family reunions, small weddings and group retreats. 5 full
hook-up RV sites. |
| .Lake Rental Houses | |
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Lake Buchanan
Rental Home on the east side of Lake Buchanan Waterfront
vacation home for rent. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, spacious deck with great views of the
lake. |
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Island Escape Lake
House on Lake Buchanan Waterfront lake house with fishing pier/boat dock, waterfront
patio, extra large covered deck with lake view. 3 bedroom, 2 bath and bonus room
will sleep up to 12 people. |
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Lone Eagle Lodge This 2 bedroom 1 bath cabin sits right on the water's edge of Lake Buchanan. Large 2-tiered deck facing the lake. Beautiful lake views, sandy beach and soothing lake breezes. . |
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The
Little Red Lake House on Lake Buchanan |
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Banta Circle Lake Houses on Lake Buchanan |
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Lake House at Willow
Point on Lake Buchanan |
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Lake
Vista Lodge - Lake Buchanan |
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Shaw
Island Retreat on Lake Buchanan |
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Sellers' Lake House -
Lake Buchanan Enjoy beautiful unparalleled panoramic lake views from this attractive 3 bedroom home on 200 feet of waterfront on one of the best parts of Lake Buchanan. It has 4 decks with great views and great views from inside the home. Great fishing, too! |
| .Fishing Guides | |
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Jerry Moore Fishing Guide Striped Bass Fishing Guide Service on Lake Buchanan,TX. Jerry has made several appearances on television with the "Fishing Texas" show. He has been a striper guide for the past 28 years. Bait and equipment are furnished. . |
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Clancy's
Fishing Guide Service Stripers and Trophy Catfish guide service on Lake Buchanan and Inks Lake. Ask about the Fish and Chips Package for people who like both golfing and fishing. Bait and equipment are furnished. . |
| .Real Estate | |
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Lake LBJ Real Estate - MLS Search Giles Summerlin with RE/MAX of Marble Falls specializes in Lake LBJ Real Estate and Texas Hill Country Lake Living. . |
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Jim Berry Hill Country Ranch Sales Selling premier Hill Country ranches, acreage home sites and waterfront property on Lake Buchanan. |
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Chad Thibodeaux of RE/MAX Horseshoe
Bay Resort Sales Proven real estate agent specializing in Horseshoe Bay, Lake LBJ waterfront, and the entire Highland Lakes area. . |
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Lake LBJ Real Estate - MLS Search Specializing in Lake LBJ Real Estate including waterfront and residential real estate in the Lake LBJ area. |
| .Waterfront and Water View Lots For Sale | |
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The Peninsula on Lake Buchanan With large waterfront lots on over 2 miles of shoreline, this new lakefront development offers deep open water or gently sloping sandy beaches. Located on the east side of the lake, amenities include a private water system, gated entry and private marina with a dedicated boat slip for each lot. |
| .Boat Dock Builders | |
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Spillar Boat Docks If you are looking for a floating dock, deck, boat lifts and personal watercraft lifts, Spillar Boat Docks is the place to call. Their family operated business has been building boat docks since 1945 in the Highland Lakes area. |
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There are quite a few artists and crafts people in the Lake Buchanan area. To go to the Buchanan Arts & Crafts gallery web page, click here.
Events in the Highland Lakes Area
Check out this page for the events
throughout the entire year in the area.Want to see more information and pictures? Click on the links below:
Wildlife | Birdwatching | WildflowersNeighboring towns' web pages:
Kingsland | Burnet | LlanoLake Buchanan Map