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Image courtesy of Mark Robinson, Holiday Lodge on Canyon Lake (by Boat Ramp #1).

USACE, TPWD Lay Down the Rules for a Safe Labor Day Weekend at Canyon Lake

Heading to Canyon Lake to enjoy the Labor Day weekend? It’s beautiful here — but the lake and rivers can be very dangerous for recreationalists. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), which owns Canyon ...

An item on Commissioners Court's Thursday agenda would update 1960s-era language about what the county can or cannot do on easements owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Near Boat Ramp 1, courtesy of Mark Robinson, owner of Holiday Lodge on Canyon Lake.

Lake & Rivers, Local News, USACE

Eccleston Says Thursday’s Vote at Commissioners Court Is About Updating Language, Not Charging Fees for Boat Ramps

Stephanie Johnson Aug 11

Comal County commissioners aren’t meeting Thursday to finalize plans to charge residents for using Canyon Lake boat ramps. Pct. 1 Commissioner Donna Eccleston said the motion she added to the court’s agenda last week updates ...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Canyon Lake staff are working to keep Overlook Park "safe and enjoyable" during the busy summer season.

Local News, USACE

Don’t Park in Fire Lanes at Overlook Park, USACE Warns

Stephanie Johnson Jul 23

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Canyon Lake staff asks the public to avoid parking in the newly painted fire lanes at Overlook Park. Offenders will be immediately towed or ticketed as USACE steps up ...

Wear a life jacket! U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park rangers might give you a free towel. Image at Proctor Lake courtesy of USACE.

Lake & Rivers, Local News, USACE

Friday Is ‘Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day’ as USACE Stresses Summer Safety Measures

Stephanie Johnson May 19

If you’re out on Canyon Lake and a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) park ranger catches you wearing your life jacket (like you’re supposed to) you might get a free beach towel. USACE is ...

Canyon Lake Manager Javier Perez Ortiz said access to the parking areas will be restricted until the work is complete. File image.

Lake & Rivers, Local News, USACE

USACE Announces Weekend Maintenance Closures at Canyon Lake

Stephanie Johnson Apr 06

Parking areas for the Guadalupe Trail and the Canyon Lake Stilling Basin will be closed Friday, April 9 through Sunday, April 11 for maintenance work. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) said it anticipates ...

Amenities at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks include campgrounds, beaches, picnic areas, boat ramps and opportunities for shoreline fishing.

Local News, Nature, Outdoors, USACE

All USACE Parks Now Open for the Summer Season

Stephanie Johnson Mar 15

All U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are now open for the summer season. General Information To make reservations or check on availability of campsites visit Recreation.Gov. Amenities at USACE parks include campgrounds, beaches, picnic ...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closed the popular walkway over Canyon Dam after the U.S. National Weather Service predicted freezing temperatures and wintry precipitation through Tuesday.

Lake & Rivers, Local News, USACE

USACE Closes Overlook Park Ahead of Anticipated Winter Storm

Stephanie Johnson Feb 12

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today closed its popular day-use Overlook Park — famous for its spectacular views and walking trail over Canyon Lake dam — after a weather forecast on weather.gov predicted freezing temperatures ...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said in addition to vandalism at the Crappie Dock, above, security fencing around Canyon Lake also is being destroyed.

Local News, USACE

Fishing Pier Could Close if Vandalism at Cranes Mill Crappie Dock Continues

Stephanie Johnson Dec 31

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) warned today it will close Canyon Lake’s popular crappie fishing dock if vandalism continues. The dock’s gate was vandalized Wednesday night and required extensive repair, USACE said in a ...