Heavy rains raise Canyon Lake levels, reopening boat ramps 1 and 2.
COMAL COUNTY, Texas — Two boat ramps in Canyon Lake are back open after recent rainstorms have led to a rise in lake levels.
The lake in Comal County was just under 47 percent full three months ago. This week, it has bounced back up to 68 percent full. The current lake level as of Tuesday was 892.38 feet.
In early July, the heavy rain caused devastating floods in Kerr County and other parts of the Hill Country. The rains helped improve drought conditions in many areas, leading to rising lake levels throughout south and central Texas. Canyon Lake levels have been dropping steadily for four years. The flood stage height is considered to be 943 feet and the highest level ever recorded is 950 feet.
Two boat ramps are now open at Canyon Lake. They include boat ramp 1 at Canyon Lake Village and boat ramp 2 at Canyon Lake Village West.
The following ramps remain closed at this time:
- Canyon Lake Forest Ramp #5
- Canyon Lake Hills at Tom Creek Ramp #6
- Canyon Lake Hills at Astro Hills Ramp #7
- Canyon Springs Resort Ramp #8
- Cypress Cove Ramp #11
- Canyon Lake Shores Ramp #22
- Mystic Shores Ramp #23
Canyon Lake was designed as a reservoir to supply water for the citizens of Comal County. It is also designed to control flooding of the Guadalupe River. The beautiful recreational lake is also known for some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Texas. Maintenance of the lake is overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.