Comal Park

Canyon Lake, Texas

Fees: $5 per vehicle if registered in Comal County; $20 per vehicle for all others

Open: Seasonally from March through October

Hours: 8 am to 6 pm April through September; 10 am to 4:30 pm in March and October. Note that new entries end an hour and a half before the park closes.

Comal Park is a 116-acre day-use park on the shores of Canyon Lake. Located near the town of Startzville, Comal Park is a great way to enjoy the southwest end of the lake. Visitors come to picnic, play games, swim, boat, kayak, paddleboard, and lounge on the beach.

Park amenities:

Lake views and access
Picnic tables
Swim beach
Grills
Two boat ramps
Volleyball court
Soccer goals
Washer game pits
Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals (through Paddle Canyon Lake)

Comal Park is operated by WORD (Water-Oriented Recreational District of Comal County), which warns that during summer, the park fills up quickly and closes when capacity is reached.

Park rules include the following:

No drop offs
No exit and re-entry
No walk-ins
No unaccompanied minors (under 16 years of age)
No glass
No Styrofoam
No Jello shots
All dogs on leash at all times
No cascarones / confetti eggs
No personal charcoal grills
No drones
Water shoes are recommended

Comal Park location:

1178 Comal Park Road
Canyon Lake, TX 78133