Upper Comal River

Located a few dams down from the Upper Comal River, the Lower Comal has a faster current and slightly deeper depths along the river bends. Put in location is underneath the Garden St. bridge, and the river will bend twice before getting out at the last public exit (before the Comal hits the Guadalupe River).

The Comal River, at only 2.5 miles, is one of the shortest rivers in the US. It is spring fed from the Edwards Aquifer and feeds into the Guadalupe River. Diving and swimming is not allowed in Landa Lake and the Comal River immediately below the lake because of the presence of the endangered species.

Overlook Park is a public, day-use park with spectacular views of Canyon Lake’s south side. Trek through the park’s 1-mile loop hiking trail or meander the Verada Real walking trail, which will take you all the way across the dam.

North Park is a Primitive TENT CAMPING park ONLY! NO DAY USE! This means the park has a restroom, no showers, two water fountains with drinkable city water, and that each site has a table, benches, fire ring/grill, and lake access. Campsites for weekend use only. Not open during the week. Open 1 April to 30 Sept.

Canyon Park at Canyon Lake features the traditional Canyon Lake underwater terrain to include steady slopes and small drop offs. The bottom is a silty consistency, creating potential visibility issues if kicked up. In addition, termoclines are apparent at roughly 30’/9m increments.

The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, formerly known as Aquarena Springs, has been a local favorite for outdoor and water recreation. Due to protected and endangered species, water access is limited to those in scuba classes or volunteer divers who have completed the Center’s Volunteer Diving Program.

At the headwaters of the San Marcos River, more than 200 artesian springs bubble up to form Spring Lake. Here, human history stretches back more than 12,000 years to the last ice age and natural history even further. Spring Lake is a jewel for divers.

Located on Lake Travis, this area is a designated scuba park, allowing overnight camping for dive groups only. This is an easy beach entry site. There are stairs if the water is high enough. Max depth 200+ feet.

This dive site has camping & RV sites. The office building is right next to the designated scuba area. The building has a Party Room that can be rented. Phone 830-612-3775 Website: www:joesmarina.com Availability is Wednesday through Sunday, 8 AM to Dusk. Call to verify rates.

The lake is 63.75 miles long, has over 271 miles of shoreline and its maximum width is 4.5 miles. The lake covers 18,929 acres. As the “Crown Jewel” of the Central Texas Highland Lakes, Lake Travis is THE most visited freshwater recreational vacation destination in the state.