The boat ramp at Buchanan Dam Park is located at the east side of Buchanan Dam.  This ramp is useable at or above a lake level of 1,004 feet.

Driving Directions

From Burnet, take Texas 29 to Hwy 690.

Amenities

• Two-lane concrete ramp
• Parking
• Restrooms
• Picnic Areas
• Fee required
• Privately-operated
• Beach launch may be available

Contact

Contact Big Chief RV and Cabin Resort for more information at (512) 793-4746 or e-mail contact@bigchiefrvresort.com.

The Burnet County Park boat launch is located off FM 2341 on the east side of Lake Buchanan about mid-lake.  The two-lane concrete ramp is usually open during periods of low water.  The launch area is susceptible to a northwest wind; watch the weather.

• Parking
• Picnic area
• No fee required
• Open all year

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

• Parking
• Restrooms
• Camping

The boat ramp at Colorado Bend State Park is located in the river above the reservoir, west of Lampasas and southeast of San Saba.

This area is experiencing low water conditions which may affect fishing and boat ramp access.  Visit the LCRA website, (Lower Colorado River Authority), for updates on ramp conditions.

Driving Directions

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).

NOTE:  Unmarked County Road 442 is subject to flooding.

Amenities

• Parking
• Restrooms
• Cleaning stations
• Picnic area
• Camping
• Unimproved boat ramp, bank access and wade fishing
• Park entrance fee required
• Open all year

This is a concrete boat launch on Edgewater Resort.  Please contact the resort for additional information including possible launch fees at (512) 793-2818.

Facility Amenities

• Lodging rentals:
  • Fully-furnished cabins
  • Double-wide manufactured homes
  • Single-wide mobile homes
  • RVs on-site
  • RV site rentals with full hook-ups
• Fishing pier
• Swimming pool
• Rec Room
• Volleyball
• Horseshoes
• Fenced playground
• General store
  • Bait
  • Tackle
  • Ice
  • Drinks
  • Snacks
  • RV accessories
  • Swim items
• Laundry facility
• Free WiFi
• Pet-friendly

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
• Picnic Area
• Camping
• 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

This concrete boat launch is located at the Thunderbird Lodge and Event Center off FM 2341 on the east side of Lake Buchanan. 

Boating Accommodations

• Concrete ramp, well-protected from wind
• Courtesy docks
• Restrooms
• 15-Slip Marina
• Boat gas and Oil
• Live bait
• Cleaning stations
• Deck and ski boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddle-boat rentals
• Handicap access
• Privately operated
• $5 Launch fee
• Open all year

Additional Facility Amenities

• Rental log cabins, cabins, cottages, mobile homes, and a large lodge
• Satellite TV
• Fishing guides available
• Picnic tables and Weber grills
• Outdoor pool
• Playground
• Basketball, volleyball, and horseshoes accommodations

For more information, call (512) 756-4878 or e-mail tbirdres@tstar.net.