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The largest of the Highland Lakes chain, Lake Buchanan has 22,333 acres of surface water and over 124 miles of shoreline.  Over two miles in length, Buchanan Dam was completed in 1939 to form the lake, the first in the Highland Lakes chain.   The lake features a beach-like shoreline that is popular with sunbathers and swimmers.  Lake Buchanan is also well-known for its striped bass fishing and the lake is also stocked with white bass, largemouth bass and catfish.

The most famous of all Lake Buchanan’s residents is the American bald eagle which resides along the cliffs formed by the Colorado River Canyon upstream from the main body of the lake.  Guideboats take visitors along scenic tours to spot bald eagles and view the waterfalls spilling over the cliffs.

Public camping is available at 3 LCRA maintained parks – Cedar Point Recreation Area, Black Rock Park and Canyon of the Eagles.  Much of the land around the lake is privately owned and most lodging is through small, family run business renting out cottages, lodges and homes.

The oldest winery in the Texas Hill Country, Fall Creek Vineyards, sits at the confluence of Fall Creek and Lake

Buchanan.   Visitors have a chance to sample award winning wines and see the dramatic 90 ft. waterfall as Fall Creek empties into Lake Buchanan.

Lake Buchanan is located in both Burnet and Llano counties with the towns of Tow, Bluffton and Buchanan Dam bordering the lake.  Located 60 miles northwest of Austin, Lake Buchanan offers real privacy and a sense of space.

Looking for real estate along Lake Buchanan?  Check out our spectacular 7 acre waterfront estate featuring an 8,000 sf home with 3 levels of phenomenal lake views.

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