Campground

Potters Creek Park

Canyon Lake · Texas — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Potters Creek Park campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · Ranger Samuell Price

Weekend availability at Potters Creek Park

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 12:05 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    70/118 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    62/118 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    87/118 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    75/120 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    96/118 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    95/118 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
132
Electric sites
132
Water hookups
124
Max rig length
60 ft
Group Standard ElectricOvernight Shelter ElectricShelter ElectricStandard ElectricTent Only Electric

About this campground

Overview Potters Creek Park is situated on the northern shore of Canyon Lake in the rolling hill country of South Central Texas. Cool breezes off the lake create a pleasant environment for relaxing in this scenic area. The lake and Guadalupe River also provide great opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming.Recreation Visitors enjoy coming to Canyon Lake for boating, swimming and fishing. The Guadalupe River is a great location for canoeing, kayaking and tubing. Both the lake and river are stocked with a variety of fish for each habitat including various bass, catfish, or river trout. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, birding, and wildlife viewing are popular activities in the surrounding hills. Five trails are available at different locations around the lake. There is a mountain biking trail, a horse trail, and several foot trails. You can not rent any items from the park, but must bring your own gear for all recreational activities.Facilities The park is open year-round and offers RV and tent sites as well as overnight screened shelters, and a group site, all with electric and water hookups. Every site has a picnic table, fire ring, and grill, water and electricity. Park Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and two dump stations. The park also has two boat ramps with docks, a fishing pier and beach. Rangers patrol the park and hosts are on-site year-round.Natural Features The park is settled among Juniper and native Oaks on gently sloping terrain on the shore of Canyon Lake. Thick oak and juniper surround the upper campsites; sites closer to the waterfront are in full sun. Grassy fields of native hill country plants and wildflowers dot the landscape. Rocky outcroppings are scattered throughout the park. Nearby Attractions Canyon Lake is near many sites of interest including Natural Bridge Caverns and the historic town of Gruene in New Braunfels.Charges & Cancellations The reservation system has the right to charge you fees for shortening or extending your stay, or cancelling a reservation.

Getting there

From IH-35 take FM-306 West 23 miles to Potter's Creek Road. Go south 2 miles to park entrance. From Highway 281, take FM-306 east 8 miles to Potter's Creek Road. Go south for 2 miles to park entrance.

Elevation
920 ft
Contact
830-964-3341

Activities

  • EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
  • CAMPING
  • SWIMMING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • HIKING
  • FISHING

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