Cedar Bend Retreat Guidebook
Boating
CRANES MILL Park Is A Beautiful Class A Facility Which Includes Modern RV and Camp Sites. RV/TENT CAMPING ONLY.
NO DAY USE EXCEPT FOR BOAT LAUNCH.
LOCATION:
Cranes Mill Park is located on the Southwest shore of Canyon Lake off FM 2673, just past the town of Startzville.
23 locals recommend
Cranes Mill Marina
16440 Cranes Mill RoadCRANES MILL Park Is A Beautiful Class A Facility Which Includes Modern RV and Camp Sites. RV/TENT CAMPING ONLY.
NO DAY USE EXCEPT FOR BOAT LAUNCH.
LOCATION:
Cranes Mill Park is located on the Southwest shore of Canyon Lake off FM 2673, just past the town of Startzville.
Canyon Lake Marina
280 MarinaCanyon Lake Boat Ramp 5
1065 Hillcrest ForestBreakwater Grill & Cantina
Swim Beach
Comal Park
1178 Comal Park RdSeason: Open All Year
The use of this park is free of charge.
It closes at Sunset and opens at Sunrise.
DAY USE ONLY
NO camping, NO weapons, and NO alcoholic drinks allowed in this park.
Please stay off the road across the top of the Dam. It is not a hiking trail. It is a service road for maintenance.
Overlook Park is on a hilltop at the south end of Canyon Dam and is the location of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers headquarters at Canyon Lake. The park offers a scenic view to Canyon Lake and Dam. There is access to the Verada Real walking trail across Canyon Dam. A restroom at the top of the hill and visitor parking is available. There are no camping or picnic facilities but you are welcome to hike and picnic.
The office for visitor information is open Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm, excluding Federal Holidays.
93 locals recommend
Overlook Park
601 Coe RdSeason: Open All Year
The use of this park is free of charge.
It closes at Sunset and opens at Sunrise.
DAY USE ONLY
NO camping, NO weapons, and NO alcoholic drinks allowed in this park.
Please stay off the road across the top of the Dam. It is not a hiking trail. It is a service road for maintenance.
Overlook Park is on a hilltop at the south end of Canyon Dam and is the location of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers headquarters at Canyon Lake. The park offers a scenic view to Canyon Lake and Dam. There is access to the Verada Real walking trail across Canyon Dam. A restroom at the top of the hill and visitor parking is available. There are no camping or picnic facilities but you are welcome to hike and picnic.
The office for visitor information is open Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm, excluding Federal Holidays.
Blue Hole Regional Park
333 Blue Hole LnHours: 8am -Sunset (Saturday, Sunday and Holidays); 1pm -Sunset (Monday-Friday)
Facilities: DAY USE ONLY FOR PAID GUESTS!!!
Season: 1 April - 30 September
Note: NO PETS ALLOWED! If we find you with a pet you will be asked to take it home or leave the facility.
NO RVs or pull behind Trailers allowed in Beach Area.
FEES:
$5.00 per private non-commercial vehicle: Maximum of 8 people per vehicle 16 years and older
$2.00 per every person over 8 people in each vehicle that is 16 years and older
$2.00 per every person that walks into park who is 16 years old or older.
DAY USE FEE GUIDE:
Ages 0-15 - NOT counted to calculate the usage fee for Vehicles or Walk ups.
Ages 16 and up -DO get counted to calculate the usage fee for Vehicles orWalk ups.
Cost per vehicle is for everyone 16 years old and older in the Vehicle.
Only those 16 and older will count toward the 8 people in the Vehicle.
DIRECTIONS:
Canyon Beach Park is located on the North shore of Canyon Lake near Hancock.
From IH 35: Take Exit 191 north of New Braunfels, Texas. FM 306 is exit 191. Drive West on FM 306 for about 20 Miles. You will turn left at the flashing yellow signal light on to Canyon Park Road.
From US Hwy 281: Turn East on FM 306. Travel east 12 miles. You will turn right at the flashing yellow signal light on to Canyon Park Road.
Canyon Beach Park gate house is on the left as you cross the causeway portion of the road. The first gate house is where you check in and pay for acces to the beach.
20 locals recommend
Canyon Beach
Canyon Park RoadHours: 8am -Sunset (Saturday, Sunday and Holidays); 1pm -Sunset (Monday-Friday)
Facilities: DAY USE ONLY FOR PAID GUESTS!!!
Season: 1 April - 30 September
Note: NO PETS ALLOWED! If we find you with a pet you will be asked to take it home or leave the facility.
NO RVs or pull behind Trailers allowed in Beach Area.
FEES:
$5.00 per private non-commercial vehicle: Maximum of 8 people per vehicle 16 years and older
$2.00 per every person over 8 people in each vehicle that is 16 years and older
$2.00 per every person that walks into park who is 16 years old or older.
DAY USE FEE GUIDE:
Ages 0-15 - NOT counted to calculate the usage fee for Vehicles or Walk ups.
Ages 16 and up -DO get counted to calculate the usage fee for Vehicles orWalk ups.
Cost per vehicle is for everyone 16 years old and older in the Vehicle.
Only those 16 and older will count toward the 8 people in the Vehicle.
DIRECTIONS:
Canyon Beach Park is located on the North shore of Canyon Lake near Hancock.
From IH 35: Take Exit 191 north of New Braunfels, Texas. FM 306 is exit 191. Drive West on FM 306 for about 20 Miles. You will turn left at the flashing yellow signal light on to Canyon Park Road.
From US Hwy 281: Turn East on FM 306. Travel east 12 miles. You will turn right at the flashing yellow signal light on to Canyon Park Road.
Canyon Beach Park gate house is on the left as you cross the causeway portion of the road. The first gate house is where you check in and pay for acces to the beach.
Food scene
Amazing upscale Italian food! Be prepared to wait on the weekends!
158 locals recommend
Gennaro's Trattoria
10018 Startz RdAmazing upscale Italian food! Be prepared to wait on the weekends!
Las Barcas Tex-Mex Grill
10103 FM2673Drive Through Breakfast Tacos are great! Good Tex-Mex.
Bare Bull BBQ
8545 FM2673Try the Brisket & Turkey!
The Branch Neighborhood Grill
17130 TX-46Fun play area for young kids!
Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar
1287 Gruene RdThe Float In
462 E Mill StBlack's Barbecue
215 N Main StWildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill
2000 FM2673Italian Garden Restaurant
18220 FM306Granny D's
14312 FM306Startz Cafe
10350 Startz RdGoofy’s Bar and Grill
13124 FM306Wicked Good Pizza In Sattler
1175 Farm to Market Road 2673Gruene River Company
1404 Gruene RdLone Star Float House And Grill
7430 River RdMaven's Inn & Grill
10530 FM2673Italian Garden Restaurant
18220 FM306Elio's Osteria e Pizzeria
Golf
Lakeside Golf Club
405 Watts LnWater Sports
Canyon Lake Adventures
161 Canyon BendCity/town information
New Braunfels
Luckenbach
Wimberley
Napa Valley of Texas! Wine, wine, wine! https://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com/wineries/
463 locals recommend
Fredericksburg
Napa Valley of Texas! Wine, wine, wine! https://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com/wineries/
Tubing
River Sports Tube
12034 FM306Texas Tubes
250 Meusebach StRockin' R' River Rides
1405 Gruene RdComal River