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
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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Driftwood Shores Resort on the west side of Lake Buchanan Driftwood Shores has
over 900 feet of waterfront, cottages for rent, and a lighted fishing pier for you
to enjoy yur fishing and boating on the lake. |
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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 on the east side of Lake Buchanan Million
dollar lake views from this location with water on 3 sides of the property. Choose
from 9 Lake View single and double units, the Lake View Deck or the Lake View House.
Boat ramp, 115-ft. waterfront deck. |
| .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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Buchanan
Lake Escape On the east side of Lake Buchanan Lake rental house on 120 feet of waterfront
on Lake Buchanan with boat dock with electric lift and fishing/swimming pier. A
second house can be rented with this house for larger groups. |
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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 Better Option Lake House This 2 bedroom 3 bath home plus separate apartment is nestled in a cove on Lake Buchanan just down from the mouth of the Colorado River. The have a paddle boat and water toys, pool table, air hockey and more. Sleeps over 13 people. . |
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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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Paradise Lake
House |
| ..Boats, Jet Skis and Houseboats For Rent | |
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Sunset Boat Rentals They have pontoon boats, ski boats, fishing boats, houseboats, jet skis and other equipment for rent on Lake Buchanan. They can deliver the boat and jet skis to your location. A lot of people like to vacation on a houseboat. . |
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Lake Buchanan Boat Rental We offer the newest models in ski boats, jet skis and pontoons plus we have all the tow toys you need: skis, hot dogs, wake boards and more! Fishing boats round out our fleet of powered craft. We also have canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats. 512-793-2918. . |
| .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. . |
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Ray's
Striper Fishing Guide Service Fishing Guide Service on Lake Buchanan and Inks Lake. Ray furnishes live bait, fishing and cleans and bags all fish for his clients. Enjoy the security of being on a Boston Whaler Outrage with a t-top for shade. . |
| .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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Mary Ann Harris of Keller Williams Realty Highland Lakes Specializing in Lake LBJ waterfront and serving all of the Highland Lakes Area.. . |
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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