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MEDINA LAKE AREA, Texas
Pronounced: "mah deen ah"
"no slogan"
Population (2000):Elevation: ftArea: Undefined sm
County: Bandera County & Medina County
Zip Code: 78063, 78056
Area Code: 830Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: Lake center line at 29° 32' N, 98° 56' W
Location: 40 mi NW of San Antonio
Highways: RR 1283, near RR 471, 173 & TX 16
Creeks:
Rivers: MedinaLakes: MedinaParks: Thousand Trails
REFERENCES
CITIES: This area includes the following surrounding cities/towns/communities.(Note, this area is not to be confused with the town of Medina (also in Bandera County) some 30+ miles to the NE.)
Bandera Falls: A tiny unincorporated residential community in SE Bandera County on FR 1283 N of Lakehills; 7 mi SE of Bandera; 5 mi S of Pipe Creek; It lies along the L bank of the Medina River, just N of its outlet into Medina Lake; Zip code: 78063; Handbook of Texas Online; Wikipedia
Medina Lake Shores/Highlands: An unincorporated residential community in SE Bandera County, on N shore of lake, on Park Rd 37 just W of FR 1283; Zip code: 78063; elevation: 1,083 ft
Lakehills: A CDP in SE Bandera County on Park Rd 37 off FR 1283; 8 mi S of Bandera Falls; coordinates: 29.584° N, -98.948° W; elevation is 1,227 ft; Population (2007): 5,292; COL Index (2008): 80.0; Area: 30.3 sm; Zip code: 78063; Handbook of Texas Online; Wikipedia
Mico: A fishing resort on FR 471 just E of the main dam at Medina Lake in NE Medina County. The name Mico comes from the acronym for the Medina Irrigation Company. The community's post office was established as Mico in 1911, changed its name to Medina Lake in 1916, and was renamed Mico in 1923. It closed permanently in 1967. Mico was a terminus for freight shipped on the Southern Pacific to Dunlay for the construction of Medina Dam in 1912. In 2000 the population was estimated at 98. Zip code: 78056; Handbook of Texas Online; Wikipedia
CHAMBER AND TOURISM: none
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:
MEDINA LAKE This lake is the focal point of the area. The lake is an artificial (man-made) reservoir on the Medina River, is 8 mi NW of the Medina River in SE Bandera and NE Medina counties (its center is ). The lake was constructed to irrigate farmlands in Medina, Bexar, and Atascosa counties, but it also became an important recreational facility in the area. A diversion dam and reservoir 4 mi below the main dam eliminated the need for 4 mi of canal work. This smaller dam covers 400 acres. The entire irrigation system was designed to operate by gravity, without the use of pumps.
Lake Shape: crescent-shaped reservoir running W to E,
18 mi long and 3 mi wide at its broadest point.
Dam: Medina Dam (Wikipedia) at the lake's S end, completed 1912 (private financing), Impounded: 1913
Inflow: Medina River; Outflow: Medina River
Surface Area: 5,575 acres at spillway level, and 6,260 acres at flood stage
Maximum Depth: 152 ft
Average Depth: spillway level is 75 ft
Shore Length: 110 mi
Surface Elevation: 1,062 ft
Water Conditions:
Conservation Pool Elevation: 1,064 ft. msl
Lake Level Fluctuation: Large fluctuations, up to 40 ft, based on area rainfall
Normal Clarity: Clear
Reservoir Reservoir Controlling Authority: Bexar/Medina/Atascosa County Agricultural District, 830-665-2132; PO Box 170, Natalia, TX 78059
Boating:
Lake History and Photos: www.edwardsaquifer.net/medina.html
EVENT CALENDAR: See web site shown above.
Sep: Cajun Festival
WEATHER: Weather Underground (Boerne)
MEDIA COVERAGE: Latest News (Topix-Lakehills); News (City-Data)
MAPS: Google, more maps
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Lake recreation, retirement
HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online
PRIOR NAMES:
OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; TPWD
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GOVERNMENT SERVICES
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated
LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Bandera County Government Offices & Medina County Government Offices
STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices
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DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:
See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing.
BAYTREE INN BED & BREAKFAST: 830-612-2855; 966 Blue Bill Cove Dr, Lakehills TX 78063. www.baytreeinn.com. Guest cottage accommodations located on the banks of Medina Lake. Groups of 2 to 14 people, no pets.
BEDROCK RESORT: 830-612-2171; 6750 CR 271, Mico, TX 78056
BOB'S COVE: 830-612-3877; 1200 Mountain Rd, Lakehills, TX 78063
COTTAGES AT PLUM COVE: 866-796-0660; 830-522-4661; Lakehills, TX. Four individual cottages sitting high above Plum Cove in the Lakehills area just minutes from the boat launch. Ample space to park jet ski or boat trailers on property. Each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen.
GUEST HOUSE AT MEDINA LAKE: 866-796-0660 or 830-562-3545; Two bedroom/two bath fully furnished house with wood burning stove in living area. Sleeps 6. Fully equipped kitchen. Covered porch and back deck with grill. Near boat launch.
HIDEAWAY AT MEDINA LAKE: 866-796-0660; 830-522-4661; Lakehills, TX. Two bedroom, 1 bath cottage located within 1/2 mile of boat launch area. Wood burning stove in the cottage. Deck overlooking patio with fire pit.
HILL COUNTRY VISTAS CHIMNEY: 210-884-3557; www.hillcountryvistas.com. Large A-frame home, double jacuzzi tub, screened porch, sleeps 8. Beautiful, quiet location.
HILL COUNTRY VISTAS DOCKSIDE: 210-884-3557; Lakehills, TX. www.hillcountryvistas.com. On the lake, 3 Bedroom 2 bath home, huge deck overlooking Medina Lake and private dock. Includes a garden tub, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, gas grill, satellite, cable TV, DVD. Sleeps 6.
LAKE MEDINA RV RESORT: 888-722-2640; 830-751-2640; Lakehills, TX. Fully furnished 1 bedroom cabins with loft. Sleep six - queen bed, sofa bed, and 2 twins, A/C,TV, boat launch, and clubhouse with pool. 95 oak-tree shaded RV sites.
MEDINA LAKE CABIN RENTALS: 210-520-6259; Lakehills, TX. Two one-bedroom cabins, each sleeps up to 4, located in Lakehills within walking distance of the lake. TV, DVD, CD, fully equipped kitchen. Pets allowed.
MEDINA LAKE MARINA: 830-612-2085; Mico, TX 78063
PLUM COVE COTTAGES: 512-680-4633; 151 Choctaw Trail, Lakehills, TX 78063
POP'S PLACE ON MEDINA LAKE: 830-535-4366; Pipe Creek, TX 78063
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
LAKEHILLS DENTAL CENTER: 830-612-2626; 8500 FM 1283, Ste L, Lakehills, TX 78063. www.lakehillsdentalcenter.com
NON-PROFIT & PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
BANDERA COUNTY PARK AT MEDINA LAKE: P37, Lakehills, TX 78063. Map & Profile
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 830-751-2404; J50 Ave J, Lakehills, 78063. www.umc.org
LAKEHILLS CIVIC CENTER: 830-751-9904; 210-379-4142, Lakehills, TX 78063. Bandera County's largest rental hall.
LAKEHILLS LIBRARY: 830-510-2777; 7200 FM 1283, Lakehills, TX 78063
LAKE MEDINA CONSERVATION SOCIETY & MEDINA RIVER PROTECTION FUND: 210-387-3923; 2272 Mountain Dr, Lakehills, TX 78063. www.medinariver.net. Lake Medina Conservation Society (LAMCOS) serves the interests of Medina Lake and surrounding environs. Non-profit incorporated organization dedicated to protecting Medina Lake and water resources in Bandera County.
MEDINA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: 830-589-7225
MEDINA LAKE BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION: 830-751-9904; Lakehills, TX 78063
MEDINA RIVER PROTECTION FUND: 210-387-3923; POB 417, 2272 Mountain Dr, Lakehills, TX 78063. www.medinariver.net. Medina River Cleanup, annual river cleanup, foster conservation of the river. We clean up approx. 50 miles of the Medina River each year the first Saturday in May.
BASINGER REALTY & REAL ESTATE: 830-612-3009; Park Rd 37, Lakehills, TX 78063
BOYLE REALTY: 830-751-3600; 8949 FM 1283, Lakehills, TX 78063-6271
GREAT SOUTHERN REALTY CO: 830-612-2224; HC 3 Box 3545, Lakehills, TX 78063-9730
HI ENERGY REALTY: 210-854-3060; 528 Angel Drive, Lakehills, TX 78063
HUMMINGBIRD REALTY: 830-612-3250; 8866 FM 1283, Lakehills, TX 78063
KAREN RIPLEY REAL ESTATE MGMT.: 830-612-3154; 9317 Park Rd 37, Lakehills, TX 78063
LAKEHILLS REALTY: 830-612-3622; 205 Center St, Lakehills, TX 78063
MEDINA LAKE REAL ESTATE: 830-612-2935; Mico, TX 78056
MEDINA LAKE REALTY: 830-612-3709; 9844 FM 1283, Lakehills, TX 78063
PIONEER REALTY: 830-612-2185, 9587 FM 1283, Lakehills, TX 78063
TEXAS REALTY NETWORK: 830-612-2730; 100 Canyon Ridge, Lakehills, TX 78063-9705
RESTAURANTS-DINING-BEVERAGES-ENTERTAINMENT
APIZZA MIA: 830-751-2240; PR 37, Lakehills, TX 78063. Closed Mon - Tues
CATHY'S SWEETS TEXAS: 210-383-2923, 11768 Park Rd 37, Ste 106, Lakehills, TX 78063. www.cathyssweettexas.com. Hand-made chocolate sweets.
COWAN'S: 830-751-3300, 9342 FM 1283; Lakehills, TX 78063. Live entertainment.
KELLEY'S IRISH PUB: 830-510-4661; 12246 Hwy 16 S, Lakehills, TX 78063
LA CABANA MEXICAN CAFE: 830-612-2990; 9083 FM 1283, Lakehills, TX 78063. Closed Sun - Mon
LOS MARBLES: 830-751-2549; 9101 FM 1283, Lakehills, TX 78063
PATIOS DEL LARGO: 830-612-2077; FM 1283 and Elm Creek, Lakehills, TX 78063
APIZZA MIA: 830-751-3555; 9504 FM 1283, Lakehills, TX 78063. www.apizzamia.com
POP'S PLACE BAR & GRILL: 830-535-4366; Lakehills, TX 78063
RESTAURANTE ARANDAS JALISCO: 830-751-2403; PR 37, Lakehills, TX 78063
TADPOLE'S: 830-612-2497; PR 37 & 9th, Lakehills, TX 78063. Closed Mon
TERRY'S TAVERN: 830-751-3344; 11816 Park Rd 37, Lakehills, TX 78063
TURK'S DELI: Lakehills, TX 78063
GOAT HILL CAMP: Rt 3, Box 3152, Lakehills, TX 78063; 830-612-2072
HARBOUR RV RESORT: 830-751-2902; Lakehills, TX 78063. On the banks of Medina Lake. 30 & 50 amp sites with full hook-ups, laundry and hot shower facilities, free ice for guests, exercise equipment, canoe and paddle boat rentals.
LAKE MEDINA RV RESORT: 888-722-2640; 830-751-2852; 1218 Leibold's Pt, Lakehills, TX 78063. Off Hwy 16 & FM 1283, NE corner of lake. www.lakemedinarvresort.net. 95 sites with 25/30/50 amp service cable, & phone available. 3 miles lake front. Fully furnished 1 bedroom cabins with loft. Sleep six, queen bed, sofa bed, and 2 twins, A/C,TV, boat launch, and clubhouse with pool. 95 oak-tree shaded RV sites. Club house, pool, hot tub, laundry, showers. Fishing dock & boat ramp. Playground and BBQ area. On 700 acre working ranch with livestock and wildlife.
LAKEHILLS HOMESTEAD and RV COMMUNITY: 210-688-3582; 10685 Park Rd 37, Lakehills, TX 78063. www.lakehillsrv.com
MEDINA LAKE, THOUSAND TRAILS: 800-480-5611; 830-751-2058; 215 Spettle Rd., Lakehills, TX 78063. At PR 37 & 8th St, in SE and NE Medina County. www.thousandtrails.com. This 260-acre preserve is a commercial park on the shores of Medina Lake. Hunting, boating and fishing. Golf course. Campsites: 220 full hookups, 167 power and water only. Rentals: 7 trailers, 12 extended lease sites, 4 TT cabins, 6 Getaway cabins. Activity center, lodge, laundry, pool, Jacuzzi, horseshoes, volleyball, mini golf, shuffleboard. Lake front w/ boat ramp, dock, fishing.
POP'S PLACE BAR & GRILL: 830-535-4366; Lakehills, TX 78063. 20 full hookups, 23 camp sites. Swimming, fishing, party pavilion, campground showers, boat launch. Reunions, company parties.
SHADY OAK'S RV PARK: 830-751-26356; Park Rd 37, Mico, TX 78056. Full hookups, 50 amp service.
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