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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 park has multiple fishing docks and piers along three miles of lakefront, an outdoor amphitheater, a 64-unit lodge, swimming pool (lodge guests only), restaurant, 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 lodge complex, restaurant, swimming pool, and meeting facilties are managed by Presidian L.C. of San Antonio. For more information about the lodge and cabin 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.

For more information on LCRA's wildlife management activities, please contact Conservation Services at 1-800-776-5272 ext. 2763