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Cofran's Texas . . . Hill Country Portal
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REFERENCES
CITIES: Cranes Mill, Hancock, Sattler, Startzville and Canyon City surrounding Canyon Lake area
CHAMBER and TOURISM:
Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce
Serves: Canyon Lake and Guadalupe River area.
830-964-2223; 800-528-2104
3934 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Web: www.canyonlakechamber.com; E-mail: admin@canyonlakechamber.com
Canyon Lake Visitors Guides: www.canyon-lake.net, www.canyonlakeguide.com
Canyon Lake Views: 13501 Ranch Road 12, Suite 103, Wimberley, TX 78676; info@canyonlakeviews.com; www.canyonlakeviews.com
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:
CANYON LAKE: This lake is the focus of this area as a major location for recreation, boating, water sports, water supply, flood control, and production of electricity. It is a man-made reservoir, and not at a constant level lake.
Construction: Corps of Engineers, completed 1964 Dam: Canyon Dam Location: Coordinates: N 29 51.669', W 098 11.765' in Comal County, FM 306 Lake Surface Area: 8,230 acres Normal lake elevation: 909 ft Capacity: 382,000 acre-feet Shoreline: 80 miles Inflow: Upper Guadalupe River; Outflow: Lower Guadalupe River
Parks at the Lake: Canyon Park, Comal, Cranes Mill, Guadalupe River, Jacob's, North Park, Overlook, Potter's Creek. For detailed profiles: Portal Parks Recreation: Developed and primitive camping, hiking (walking, bike and horse trails), boating (Canyon Marina: 830-935-4333; Cranes Mill Marina: 830-899-7718; plus 23 boat ramps around the lake), picnicking, hunting, fishing, swimming
Maps: See Corps web site for recreation maps (hiking, boating, fishing): Map
Water Management: Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority: Web: www.gbra.org; Email: comments@gbra.org; 830-379-5822
Facilities Management: US Army Corps of Engineers manages the Canyon Lake facilities, and their mission is "to supply water to local
municipalities, to provide flood damage reduction to the Guadalupe River Basin below the lake, and to offer some of the best water recreation activities in Texas". Canyon Lake Office, 601 C.O.E. Road, Canyon Lake, TX 76513; Office: 830-964-3341. Web: www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil
Web profiles for this lake: Corps; Wikipedia; TPWD
Friends of Canyon Lake: www.friendsofcanyonlake.com
Canyon Lake Gorge: The Power of Water! Created by the torrential rains of 2002, this gigantic 64 acre gorge below Canyon Dam is managed by the Gorge Preservation Society and is now open to the public. Dramatic
views. Waterfalls, geologic formations, beautiful lagoons, numerous springs and more! Guided tours only, at $10, 3 hours, weekend and weekday tours available, ages 7 & up, must pre register on the website or by calling 830-964-5424.
Email: jladd@gbra.org; Web: www.canyongorge.org
Water Oriented Recreation District of Comal County:
PO Box 2789 Canyon Lake, TX 78133;
1928 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, TX 78133; Office: 830-907-2300; Email: info@wordcc.com; Web: www.wordcc.com. Purposes of the district are to conserve the natural resources, improve public health, safety and welfare and operate public parks located in the district. To carry out the mandate, WORD issues permits to water-related business owners allowing them to collect user fees from customers visiting the district and renting equipment or lodging within the district. The majority of the collected fees are expended on environmental protection of the river and safety of recreationalists on both the district area of the Guadalupe River and Canyon Lake. District includes Canyon Lake and almost 30 miles of floatable water on the Guadalupe River above and below Canyon Lake. The District begins at the New Braunfels city limits on the east and ends at the boundary of the Guadalupe State Park on the west.
Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country: 830-899-4542; 4831 FM 2673 (between Startzville and Sattler), Canyon Lake, Texas 78133 displays on: Native American Artifacts, Early Pioneers including Farm Machinery, the Canyon Dam History, Fossils, Gift Shop, open air picnic area, and the Heritage Garden Trail of native Texas plants. Dinosaur tracks are at the same site. Probably the most prolific site in Texas, in terms of number. These tracks were made during the deposition of the upper part of the Glen Rose Formation roughly 100 million years ago. www.heritage-museum.info
Canyon Lake Golf Club: (18 hole, Semi-Private), 405 Watts Lane, Canyon Lake, TX 78133. 830-899-3301. www.canyonlakegolfclub.com
EVENT CALENDAR: See Chamber web site shown above.
On-Going Events: See full details at: Hill Country Market Days, Trade Days, Farmers Markets
MARKET AT THE LAKE (Canyon Lake): 830-935-2735. 2nd weekend of month, 9a-4p. On north shore of lake, at Bunkhaus Lodging & RV Park. www.marketatthelake.com.
MARKET DAYS-CANYON LAKE: Arts, crafts, bargains, attic treasures, antiques, books, home cook'n & more! Sat April & Oct, 9a-4p. 830-964-3003. www.crrcofcanyonlake.org. Location: CRRC Recreation Center, off South Access Road, just below Canyon Dam. Free parking, free admission, family entertainment.. Texas hospitality, Hill Country, River, Lake & Market Day. Vendors wanted, $25 outdoor space.
Moving Waters PowWow: Oct
MAPS: Google, more
HISTORY & profiles: Handbook of Texas Online;
Wikipedia; Podunk Profile; City Data
MEDIA COVERAGE: Latest News (Topix);
Radio broadcasts on your PC: CanyonLakeRadio.com; info@canyonlakeradio.com
WEATHER: Weather Underground
NOTES:
(We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.)
BUSINESS and ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY See Chamber/tourism web sites shown above. Partial list below:
LODGING/MOTELS/ACCOMMODATIONS/GUEST HOUSES/B&B'S
Click: Canyon Lake Area Lodging Listings and Reservation Services
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
ANCHOR'S LANDING FAMILY RESTAURANT: 830-899-7654; 10018 Startz Road, Canyon Lake, TX
CANYON LAKE ACE HARDWARE: 830-964-2797; 1150 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, TX 78133. www.canyonlakeace.com
CANYON LAKE FIRE & EMS:www.canyonlakefire-ems.org
CANYON LAKE GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION: 210-559-1564; 1045 Scenic Drive, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. www.canyonlakegirlssoftball.com. Youth ASA softball organization for girls ages 4-14.
"CLYSC" CANYON LAKE YOUTH SOCCER CLUB: 830-268-4840 or 830-899-7355; 125 Mabel Jones Drive, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. www.clysc.org, Youth Soccer Club at Hidden Valley Sports Park, below Canyon Dam.
CANYON LAKE VILLAGE CIVIC ASSOCIATION: 830-964-3404; 1191 Skyline Drive, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. www.canyonlakevillage.com
(THE) CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS: 830-899-3224; 41301 FM 3259, Startzville, TX
COMMUNITY RESOURCE RECREATION CENTER (CRRC), 830-964-3003;www.crrcofcanyonlake.org
Dr. Suzie Pet Hospital, PLLC: 830-899-4900; 10179 Startz Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. www.drsuzie.com
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 206 Flintstone Dr., Canyon Lake TX 78133
FOUNDATIONDRILLING.COM: 830-935-3344; PO Box 2010, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. www.foundationdrilling.com
FOX'S PIZZA DEN: 830-964-3695; 1500 FM 2673 #1478, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. www.foxspizzatexas.com
HEAVE HO CRANE CO: 830-899-6102 or 888-285-9236; P. O. Box 2161, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. HeaveHoCrane.com
HIDEOUT AT CRANES MILL: 830-899-6130; 15794 Cranes Mill Rd, Canyon, TX 78133.
J. D.'s DAY CARE & LEARNING CENTER: 830-899-3266; 156 Canyon Bend, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. jds@myway.com
K & S INSPECTIONS: 830-0935-3308; 310 Rocky Ranch Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133
(THE) MERMAID's COVE: Spring Branch. Where Canyon Lake begins, you will find a unique Cove on 14 rustic acres with lodge, cabin, RV space, tent camping, or boondocker sites. www.themermaidcove.com
NORTH SHORE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 830-935-2171; 23880 Cranes Mill Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. www.northshoreunitedmethodistchurch.org
PEC ELECTRIC SERVICE: 830-964-3346; 1530 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, TX 78133-0009. www.pec.coop
PURE QUALITY WATER FILTRATION: 888.32DRINK; 29505 US Highway 281 North. www.88832DRINK.com
RE/MAX WIMBERLEY, REALTORS: 512-847-7653; 12111 Ranch Road 12 #106, Wimberley, Texas 78676. AJsTexasHomes.com
RIVER RENOVATIONS LLC: 830-964-3451; 1108 Ponderosa Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78132. www.riverrenovations.com
RIVERSIDE RESORT: Located on FM 306 between Canyon Lake and the Guadalupe River. www.riversideresort.net
RECREATION-ORIENTED BUSINESS DIRECTORY (at above WORD site):
MARINA/BOAT RENTAL/BOAT STORAGE/WATERCRAFT RENTALS
LODGING/CAMPING/RV
FISHING GUIDES/OUTFITTERS
TUBING/PARASAILING/WHITEWATER GUIDES
S P PRINTING: 210-488-7764; 1642 FM 2673, #10PMB 1157, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. www.spprinting.com
ST. FRANCIS BY THE LAKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 830-708-8975.
STARLIGHT COFFEE: 830-935-4004; 18220 FM 306, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133.
WEIDNER SEPTIC: 830-935-2158; 24711 N Cranes Mill Rd, #1, Canyon Lake, Tx 78133. Septic installation, repair, pumping, concrete work
WINERIES & VINEYARDS
FAWN CREST VINEYARD: 830-935-2407; 1370 Westside Circle, Canyon Lake, TX 78133. Tasting room open noon-7p and by appointment. Deck overlooking Canyon Lake. www.fawncrest.com; fawncrest@hotmail.com
LA CRUZ DE COMAL WINERY & DICKSON WINES: 830-899-2723; Startzville, TX. Not open to the public. No tasting room. Visit by special appointment. Direct purchase available. www.lacruzdecomalwines.com
LEEWARD WINES: 830-964-2165; 1677 McIver Rd., Canyon Lake, TX 78133
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B&B Reservations & Information: 281-300-7177 9242 RR 1320 (Sandy Road), Johnson City, TX 78636
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