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Lake Buchanan LCRA Parks
Above: Entrance to Canyon of the Eagles
Black Rock Park, Lake Buchanan
Recommended for: anglers, boaters, birders
This park offers something for everyone. The northeast
side of the lake offers one of the area's best birding; the park
has also been a longtime favorite with anglers. If you'd like to
extend your stay at Black Rock, the park has numerous sites. Campsites
can fill up on busy weekends, and they are offered on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Location: Located
in Llano County, northwest of Burnet. From Burnet, travel west
on TX 29 and turn right on TX 261. Drive about four miles to the
park.
Canyon
of the Eagles Nature Park
Cedar Point Recreation Area,
Lake Buchanan
Recommended for: boaters, hikers
This park is little changed from its natural state,
with just some access roads and only minimal facilities such as
composting toilets. Travelers will not find running water or picnic
tables. The park is a favorite with birders in search of American
bald eagles during the winter months as well as blue herons, white
pelicans, osprey, and double-crested cormorants. The park includes
a boat ramp but it should be used with caution when the lake is
low.
Location: 25 miles
northeast of Llano near the community of Tow. From Llano to the
east, take FM 2241 and turn north at Bluffton. Travel approximately
4 miles and turn right on FM 3014, then go 3/10 of a mile to the
main site entrance. From Buchanan Dam, to the south, take Highway
261 to Bluffton and follow the same directions.
Return to Burnet
Travel Guide, Buchanan
Dam Travel Guide
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