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Cranes Mill Park
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Canyon Lake · Texas · Canyon Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Canyon Lake |
| Location | Canyon Lake · Texas · Canyon Lake · 29.88889, -98.29278 · Map |
| Sites | 63 public sites counted from the federal listing — 29 tent only electric; 29 rv electric; 5 tent only nonelectric |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Electric at 60 of 63 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 64 of 63 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 63 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 63 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 80 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 30 sites · 30 ft: 30 sites · 35 ft: 30 sites · 40 ft: 30 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 64 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 10 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Boat rampCampground hostDrinking waterDump stationFlush toiletsLake accessShowersWater spigots |
| Phone | 830-964-3341 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-10-21.
From the official listing
Overview Cranes Mill Park is located on a long peninsula on the southwestern shore of Canyon Lake in Texas Hill Country, halfway between Austin and San Antonio. Dramatic sunrises to the east of the park across Canyon Lake and sunsets on the western side of the park behind the Guadalupe River make this an unforgettable location. Recreation Cranes Mill Park offers a ramp for boating and two fishing piers. The Canyon Lake area has many options for recreation including: helicopter tours, boating, kayaking, canoeing, jet-skiing, dining, hiking, biking, fishing, camping, waterskiing, parasailing, horseback riding, guided gorge tours , river tubing, and much more. Anglers are welcome to try their hand at trout fishing in the Guadalupe River between the dam and New Braunfels. Facilities Cranes Mill Park hosts 30 RV sites, 34 tent sites, water and electrical at most sites, a dump station, restrooms with hot and cold showers, boat ramp in the park with restroom facilities, two fishing piers, adjacent marina and many undeveloped acres of land where the wildlife is abundant. Natural Features The Guadalupe River flows into Canyon Lake on the west side of Cranes Mill Park creating tranquil, warm summer evenings as the sun rests across the horizon. The peninsula is home to wildlife including deer, squirrel, fox, armadillo, raccoon, Cardinals, dove, Mockingbirds, finch and swallow. Nearby Attractions Some of the local attractions include: Historic Downtown Gruene Texas, Natural Bridge Caverns, Wonder World in San Marcos, Comal River, Guadalupe River, San Marcos River, Lake Dunlap, Lake McQueeny, historic downtown New Braunfels, San Antonio River Walk, Six Flags, Sea World and many others. Charges & Cancellations The reservation system has the right to charge fees for cancellation of a reservation, or for changes to a reservation. Changes include shortening a stay, extending a stay, or site transfers.
Directions, from the listing
From IH 35 take Exit 191 north of New Braunfels, Texas. FM 306 is exit 191. Drive west on FM 306 for about 14 miles. Turn left on FM 2673 at the red light just after the first Guadalupe River crossing. Cranes Mill Park is located at the westernmost end of FM 2673 and South Cranes Mill Road. Drive until FM 2673 goes down to a two lane road going through a neighborhood. Continue through the neighborhood. You will go down a steep incline and be at a Y in the road. Go left on at the Y and you have entered the park. The gate house is at the far end of the road past the marina.
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Trip Card — Cranes Mill Park
Canyon Lake · Texas · Canyon Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Canyon Lake · Texas · Canyon Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Electric at 60 |
| Max RV | Up to 80 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 63 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234726 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.