Lake Buchanan

Public Access Facilities

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There are five good boat ramps, four on the east side and one on the west side of the lake. Unimproved ramps are available at Cedar Point Recreation Area and at Colorado Bend State Park. Colorado Bend offers access for anglers wishing to wade fish for white bass in the upper reaches of the river above Lake Buchanan during the spring spawning run. Camping is available at Colorado Bend, Canyon of the Eagles, and also at Inks Lake State Park, just a short drive away. Many private facilities on Buchanan offer camping, fishing piers, and docks. For details, check the Buchanan/Inks Chamber of Commerce website.

A: Buchanan Dam
B: Burnet County Park
C: Thunderbird Lodge
D: Canyon of the Eagles
E: Colorado Bend S.P.
F: Cedar Point
G: Llano County/Blackrock Park

Buchanan Dam

• Located at the east side of Buchanan Dam. From Burnet, take Texas 29 to Highway 690
• Two-lane concrete ramp
• Fee required
• Privately operated

Burnet County Park

• Located off FM 2341 on the east side of the lake about mid-lake.
• Two-lane concrete ramp, usually open during periods of low water. Launch area is susceptible to a northwest wind; watch the weather.
• No fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by Burnet County

Thunderbird Lodge

• Located off FM 2341 on the east side of the lake
• Concrete ramp, well protected from wind
• $5.00 launch fee
• Open all year
• Privately operated (512) 756-4878

Canyon of the Eagles

• Located in the upper end of the reservoir. From Burnet take Texas 29 west to FM 2341 and follow it approximately 12 miles until you see the signs for Canyon of the Eagles.
• Park has no boat ramp, but it does have a fishing pier.
• Park entrance fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority (800) 977-0081

Colorado Bend State Park

• Located in the river above the reservoir, west of Lampasas and southeast of San Saba. From the intersection of highways 281 and 183 in Lampasas, take FM 580 west 24 miles to Bend and follow signs 4 miles to park entrance. From San Saba, take US 190 about 4 miles to FM 580 and follow signs 13 miles to Bend. The headquarters and main camping are 6 miles past the entrance on the gravel road (unmarked County Road 442). The road is subject to flooding.
• Unimproved boat ramp, bank access and wade fishing
• Park entrance fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (915) 628-3240

Cedar Point

• From Llano take FM 2241 and turn north at Bluffton. Go approximately 4 miles and turn right on FM 3014, then go .3 mile to the main site entrance. From Buchanan Dam take Highway 261 to Bluffton and follow the same directions.
• Unimproved boat ramp
• Open all year
• Operated by Lower Colorado River Authority 1(800) 776-5272 x 3366

Llano County/Blackrock Park

• Located in the southwest corner of the lake, well protected from the wind. From Austin, take Texas 71 west to Marble Falls, turn north on US 281 and west on FM 1431. Follow road to FM 261, turn left and continue approximately half a mile to the park entrance on your right.
• Two-lane concrete ramp, well protected from wind, with parking for up to 17
• Open all year
• Ramp is in county park; no fee required
• Black Rock Park operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority 1(800) 776-5272 x 3366