take our survey   We want to hear from you about your park experiences. Take our quick 10-question survey. *** A portion of the trails at Canyon of the Eagles are closed March 1 - Sept 1 to protect endangered and threatened species habitat. See map of park site for details. ***  For  information on LCRA's wildlife management activities, please contact Conservation Services at 1-800-776-5272 ext. 2763  Outdoor activities:

Hiking & Walking Trails Swimming Outdoor Education & Recreation Programs Guided Tours Meeting / Conference Facilities Picnic Tables & Grills RV - Water & Electric Cabins / Mini-cabins Tent Camping - Water Available Unimproved Camping Restrooms Showers

LCRA opened a 3,200-square-foot natural science center at Canyon of the Eagles in April 2002.

Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park is located on LCRA-owned land along the shores of Lake Buchanan in Burnet County, about 75 miles northwest of Austin in the Central Texas Hill Country.

Home to endangered birds
Roughly 800 of the park's 940 acres are a nature preserve that is home to a variety of wildlife, including three threatened or endangered birds: the American bald eagle, the black-capped vireo and golden-cheeked warbler. In order to protect the endagered species, a portion of the trails are closed each year from March 1 - September 1 and are shown on our map of the park site.

Features: The nature park includes three miles of lakefront, a resort with 62 rooms available, an outdoor amphitheater,  swimming pool (lodge guests only), restaurant, outdoor patio, meeting rooms, campgrounds, RV sites, group camping area for groups up to 100 people, hiking trails and lights-out observatory area for stargazing.

In January 2007, the campgrounds and camping facilities at the park entered into an agreement for operations with a national recreational management company ,TTM Inc. Reservations can be made for the campgrounds at least 48 hours prior to arrival by calling central reservations only, reservations cannot be made at the park. Within 48 hours visitors can check availibilty by calling the campground directly at 512-715-0290.

The Canyon of the Eagles Resort, restaurant, swimming pool, and meeting facilities are managed by Calibre Management of Texas, LLC. For more information about the Resort, or for reservations please visit the Canyon of the Eagles' web site or call them at (800) 977-0081.

Thanks to volunteers with the Austin Astronomical Society, the observatory is open to guests during public star parties. To see a schedule for the observatory please visit their web site using the link provided above. Canyon of the Eagle Lodge staff periodically offer supplemental star gazing sessions to park guests. Please contact the Lodge at (800) 977-0081 for upcoming sessions.

Reservations: To reserve a RV or camping site, call the Texas Parks and Wildlife's central reservation center at (512) 389-8900. (There is a $5 charge.) To reserve cottages, lodge rooms or conference facilities, contact the lodge directly at 1-800-977-0081.