Area guide
Living in Canyon Lake.
What it’s like, what people love, and what to check before you buy: the well, the septic, the utilities and the area requirements, researched before you write an offer.
Comal County
Canyon Lake
One of the clearest lakes in Texas: about 8,300 acres of water and more than 80 miles of shoreline, with hilltop views, lake access and the Guadalupe River close by.
- Surface
- About 8,300 acres
- Shoreline
- More than 80 miles
- Formed
- 1964, by Canyon Dam
- Water
- Spring-fed Guadalupe, among the clearest in Texas
What people love
- Swim beaches #1 and #2 at Canyon Park, and the beach at Comal Park
- Camping at Cranes Mill, Potter’s Creek and North Park
- Boating, fishing, diving, hiking, biking and golf
- Floating the Guadalupe, and live music at Gruene Hall and Whitewater Amphitheater
Good to know before you buy
- The Army Corps of Engineers runs seven parks on the lake, and Comal County runs a few more.
- Active and retired military can also use the Joint Base San Antonio campgrounds on the east shore.
Canyon Lake market right now
$636,559
Average list price
1,194
Active listings
$288
Price per sq ft
From the MLS as of September 18, 2026; updates daily once the site is live.
From Milissa’s Canyon Lake page
Canyon Lake Texas offers lake activities, boating, fishing, and camping. The surrounding areas offer great hilltop views, lake access, floating down the rivers, or just enjoying the country.
From the sparkling, translucent water to the surrounding rocky cliffs, this lake is among the most beautiful in Texas. Canyon Lake reaches across 8,200 acres of surface area in Central Texas’ Hill Country, with 80 miles of shoreline, providing endless opportunities for swimming, diving, fishing, hiking, boating, camping, and other outdoor activities.
Best swim beaches: Canyon Park’s swim beach #1 and swim beach #2, as well as the swim beach located in Comal Park. You’ll find wide stretches of sand, numerous picnic areas, and plenty of parking.
Multiple campgrounds make it easy to enjoy an extended visit. Reserve a spot at Cranes Mill Park, Potter’s Creek Park, or North Park. Bonus for active and retired military members: you also have access to the campgrounds at Joint Base San Antonio, right on the eastern shores of Canyon Lake.
Canyon Lake was formed in 1964 after the completion of the Canyon Dam, and it has inflows and outflows to the Guadalupe River. The lake has long been a favorite for swimmers and divers because of its extraordinarily clear water. In fact, Canyon Lake has the second highest clarity among Texas lakes.
Parks provide multiple gateways to Canyon Lake. The Army Corps of Engineers operates seven parks, while Comal County has a few others.
When you enjoy Canyon Lake, you’re close to all the fun the Texas Hill Country offers. You can float the Guadalupe River, and tubes are available through local rental companies just south of Canyon Lake, or take in live music a few miles away at the famous Gruene Hall or Whitewater Amphitheater.
- Swim beaches
- Boating
- Fishing
- Camping
- Hiking
- Biking
- Diving
- Golfing
- Picnicking
- Featured parks
About the neighborhood
- There are community events
- Neighbors are friendly
- There’s holiday spirit
- Car is needed
- Easy commutes
- Parks and playgrounds
- Lots of wildlife
- It’s dog friendly
- Great nightlife
- Beach life
- Golfing
- Walking / hiking trails
Neighborhoods she sells in Canyon Lake
Lake access
Homes a short drive or walk from the water and the parks.
Hilltop views
Homes up on the ridges above the lake.
Near the Guadalupe
Close to the river below the dam, and the tubing outfitters.
Looking in Canyon Lake? See what’s listed today, or ask Milissa to call you the day the right place comes up.
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