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Canyon Lake Boat and Jet Ski Rentals
Canyon Lake is the Hill Country lake between San Antonio, New Braunfels and Austin, known for deep, clear water and steep limestone shores. With about 8,200 acres of water and parks all around the shore, it is a favorite for San Antonio families, river-weekend crowds and anyone who wants a lake day before tubing the Guadalupe.
We rent MasterCraft surf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Canyon Lake, ready at the lake when you arrive.
Reserve Your Canyon Lake Day
MasterCraft surf boats for 12 to 18 people, three-seat Sea-Doos, a Kawasaki stand-up jet ski and a full rack of water toys, all ready at the lake when you arrive. Book online in a few minutes, or call or text 888-205-7119 any day from 7am to 10pm.
Canyon Lake Quick Facts
| Size | About 8,200 acres with roughly 80 miles of shoreline |
| Location | Guadalupe River in Comal County |
| Nearest cities | New Braunfels, San Antonio, Startzville, Sattler and Wimberley |
| Drive time | About 25 minutes from New Braunfels and 45 minutes to an hour from San Antonio |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with Comal County ramps |
| Best for | Clear-water swimming, surf sessions and Hill Country weekends |
Where to Launch and Meet Up
These are the most popular public parks and ramps. We confirm the meeting spot when you book.
- Comal Park: a day-use park on the south shore near Startzville with boat ramps and a swim beach.
- Canyon Park: a north-shore park with ramps near the main body of the lake.
- Cranes Mill Park: a quieter Corps park on the north side with a ramp and fishing pier.
- Potters Creek Park: a Corps campground with two ramps and a swim beach.
Where to Ride, Surf and Tube
Main basin near the dam: the widest water on the lake and the best spot for wakesurfing and skiing.
Coves along the north and south shores: sheltered water for floating, swimming and lily pad time.
Upper lake toward the Guadalupe River: narrower, scenic water for an easy jet ski cruise.
Rentals That Fit Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake’s clear, deep water is made for swimming off the back of a MasterCraft surf boat rental, and the main basin near the dam has room for surf and ski runs. Each boat seats 12 to 18. Three-seat Sea-Doo waverunners make the scenic run up toward the Guadalupe easy, floating mats and paddleboards are perfect in the coves, and a captain lets the whole group take in the Hill Country views.
Tips for a Smoother Lake Day
- Canyon Lake is deep with rocky, steep shorelines. Idle close to shore and keep an eye out for submerged rocks in the coves.
- Summer weekends pack the parks early. Arrive in the morning for the best parking and the calmest water.
- Combine your lake day with a float on the Guadalupe River below the dam for a full Hill Country weekend.
- Bring water shoes. Many beaches are rocky rather than sandy.
Rules on the Water
- Comal County and the Water Oriented Recreation District mark water safety zones around Canyon Lake’s boat ramps with no-wake buoys. Idle through them.
- Don’t swim from boat ramps or floating docks or wade out to the islands, and leave glass at home; parks like Comal Park don’t allow it.
- Texas requires a 50-foot buffer from other boats, swimmers, docks and the shore unless you are at idle, and jet skis may only ride between sunrise and sunset.
More Lakes Near San Antonio
Lake Travis and Lake LBJ in the Highland Lakes are an easy drive north. See our Lake Travis and Lake LBJ pages, or start with San Antonio boat rentals.