Lake Buchanan is located in the Highland Lakes area of the Texas Hill Country.  The lake is 60 miles northwest of Austin and 95 miles north of San Antonio.  It is about 200 miles south of Dallas and Fort Worth and 200 miles west of Houston.

The Lake Buchanan area is home to many types of wildlife and species of birds.  This makes the area a popular destination. Boat excursions are available for birders and nature lovers of all kinds. Lake Buchanan is home to the American Bald Eagle during winter months.  Avid bird watchers take part in counting the eagles each winter.

Lake Buchanan is also known for its great fishing opportunities.  Fishermen catch all types of fresh water fish including crappie, largemouth bass, catfish, hybrid bass, white bass, and stripers. 

Other activities in and around Lake Buchanan include the annual Lake Buchanan Regatta and Dam Jam which features the regatta, live music and plenty of other activities.  Granite gravel shores around parts of Lake Buchanan, provide ideal beachs for swimming, wading and sun bathing.  Visitors can also enjou rips to the nearby winery, or just relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the Texas Hill Country.

Because Highland Lakes area is popular with tourists, birders, fishermen, there are many restaurants, resorts, RV camps, cafes, motels, lake houses, and other accommodations readily available throughout the area.  You can even rent a houseboat and stay right on the lake.  Nearby cities and towns include Burnet, Llano, Kingsland, Bertram, Lampasas, and Marble Falls.