• Canyon Lake is an unincorporated area, comprising the communities of Sattler, Startzville, Canyon City, and Hancock in Comal County, TX.
  2000 estimated population: 29,000
• The lake is 18 miles West of New Braunfels, the Comal County seat
• 23 miles WSW of San Marcos
• 44 miles N of San Antonio
• 54 miles S of Austin

• Mid-summer average:     83.1° F
• Mid-winter average:       51.5°F
• Average Rainfall:            28.8 in/year

• No State personal income tax
• Sales tax: 8.25%
• Comal County tax: (1998): .353747 per $100 assessed valuation
• Comal Independent School District: (1998): 1.80 per $100 assessed value (frozen at age 65)
• Homestead exemption: eligible to anyone who is in a primary residence in Comal County by 1 Jan of the tax year. Contact the county assessor for your particular circumstances but generally you receive 20% off the assessed tax value of your home, for the CISD you receive the 20% plus an additional $15,000 off of the assessed value and for the Farm Road and Flood assessment you receive the initial 20% reduction plus an additional 3%.

• Electricity: Pedernales Electric Cooperative
• Telephone and Internet:
  Continental Long Distance
  Guadalupe Valley Telephone Cooperative
• Wireless Internet:Mainstream Home Theater
• LP Gas: individual tanks with local service
• Water: Canyon Lake Water Service Company
• Sewer: individual septic tanks

• 5 Banks
• 4 Mortgage companies
• 1 Investment company
• 6 Title company
• 1 Financial Planning company

• 1 Physicians (General Practice)
• 3 Dentists
• 2 Chiropractic clinics
• McKenna Memorial Hospital: New Braunfels
• Canyon Lake Medical Clinic: Sattler
• McKenna Medical Clinic: Sattler
• Central Texas Medical Center: San Marcos
• 3 Fire/Emergency Medical Service Stations : Sattler & Startzville & Hancock

• 5 attorneys
• 3 Certified Public Accountants
• 3 Veterinarians
• 1 Pharmacy: Sattler

• Comal Independent School District
• Canyon Lake High School ( open in August 06)
• Smithson Valley High School
• Smithson Valley Middle School
• Mountain Valley Elementary & Intermediate School
• Bill Brown Elementary
• Comal Elementary
• Goodwin Frazier Elementary
• Hoffman Lane Elementary
• Mountain Valley School
• Rahe Bulverde Elementary
• Rebecca Creek Elementary
• Specht Elementary
• Canyon Intermediate
• Arlon Seay Intermediate
• Canyon Middle
• Smithson Valley Middle
• Spring Branch Middle
• Canyon High School
• Comal Leadership Institute
• Smithson Valley High School
• Canyon Lake High School

• University of Texas, Austin
• University of Texas, San Antonio
• Texas State University, San Marcos
• Incarnate Word University, San Antonio
• St. Mary's University, San Antonio
• Texas Lutheran College, Seguin
• Trinity University, San Antonio
• Austin Community College, Austin
• San Antonio Community College

• Public
• New Braunfels Municipal Airport
• San Marcos Municipal Airport
• Austin International Airport
• San Antonio International Airport
• Canyon Lake Airport ( PRIVATE)
• Greyhound Bus, New Braunfels
• Hill Country Cab
• Freight
• Greyhound Bus, New Braunfels
• Missouri Pacific Railroad, New Braunfels
• Central Freight Lines, New Braunfels
• Red Arrow Freight Lines, New Braunfels
• UPS
• Tex-Pac
• Federal Express

• San Antonio Express-News ( daily )
• New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung ( daily )
• Times Guardian ( weekly )
• The Canyon Lake Week ( weekly )
• The Advisor
• Hill Country Edge
• Hill Country Sun

• 7 US Army Corp of Engineers Parks and 2 Military Recreation Areas
• Canyon Lake Golf Club, Canyon Lake
• Canyon Lake Community Recreation Center
• Landa Park Municipal Golf Course, New Braunfels
• Lee's Par 3 Inc., New Braunfels
• Northcliff Golf and Country Club
• Rayner Ranch Golf Course, Spring Branch
• The Bandit Golf Course, New Braunfels
• Woodcreek Country Club, Wimberley ( 2 courses )
• BOATING
• Canyon Lark Marina
• Canyon Lake Boat Club at Cranes Mill Marina
• Hill Country Yacht Club, Canyon Park Marina
• Lake Canyon Yacht Club, Canyon Lake
• ACTIVITIES
• Upper & Lower Guadalupe River rafting and tubing
• Comal River rafting and tubing
• 11/2 mile Hiking Trail along the Lower Guadalupe River below the Dam
• 10k Year Round Walk and Volksmarsch Event - Sanctioned by AVA & EVV starting at CRRC Rec. Center below Canyon Dam
• Texas Hill Country Trail Region and Heritage Trails
• Fishing for Bass and Catfish in the lake and river
• Trout fishing below the dam
• Scuba diving in the lake
• Boating on the lake
• Jet skiing and water skiing
• Lake and river camping
• 5K Hiking Trail from Overlook Park across the dam through North Park and back.
• 7K Hiking/Biking/Horseback Riding Trail between Canyon  Park and Potters Creek Parks accessed via airport road.
•  Heart of Texas Wildlife Trail East
   

• Canyon Lake and Dam
• Commemorative Air Force Museum - San Marcos Airport
• Guadalupe River and Comal River
• Heritage Museum & Dinosaur Tracks of the Texas Hill Country
• River Road Scenic Drive
• Specialty Shops and Restaurants
• Annual RV & Boat Show - April
• Annual BBQ Cook-off - April
• Annual 4th of July Parade - July: Startzville
• End of Summer Celebration - September
• Annual POW-WOW: International Reunion on the Guadalupe - October
• Annual Veteran's Day Dinner/Dance - Commemorative Air Force San Marcos Airport - November
• Parade of Lights on Canyon Lake - December
• Annual Christmas Parade - 2nd Sat. in December

The population growth of Canyon Lake has been dramatic, as expected, since the construction of the dam in the mid 60's. The US Census Bureau did not recognize Canyon Lake as a distinct community until 1980, so the initial growth was not tracked. The 42 percent growth in Comal County between 1980 and 1990 is largely due to the population increase within the Canyon Lake area. Lake area population is expected to double every 20 years.

With an estimated 1.1 million visitors per year, Canyon Lake is a showcase that brings previous visitors back to become permanent residents. Visitors, attracted by our unique blend of climate, recreation and culture, travel from all over the world, adding to the experience.