Canyon Lake
Gate house Cranes Mill Park
Handicap Accessible Site 64
Boat Launch Ramp 10 Area
Handicap Accessible Site 63

Featured amenities

River Access River Access
Showers Showers

Available sites

62 total sites

About Cranes Mill Park

Cranes Mill Park is located on a long peninsula on the southwestern shore of Canyon Lake in Texas Hill Country, halfway between Austin and San Antonio. Dramatic sunrises to the east of the park across Canyon Lake and sunsets on the western side of the park behind the Guadalupe River make this an unforgettable location.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Oct 1 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access River Access
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • River Access
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

62 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 03, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 04, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 05, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 06, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 07, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 08, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 09, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 10, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 11, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 12, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 13, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 14, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 15, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 16, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 17, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 18, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 19, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 20, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 21, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 22, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 23, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 24, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 25, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 26, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 27, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 28, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 29, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 30, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
⛺ 32, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 33, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 34, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 35, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 36, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 37, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 38, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 39, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 40, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 41, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 42, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 43, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 44, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 45, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 46, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 47, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 48, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 49, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 50, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 51, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 52, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 53, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 54, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 55, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 56, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 57, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 58, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 59, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 60, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 61, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 62, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 63, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 64, Loop: 2 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (620)

What Guests Are Saying

Cranes Mill Park is a well-maintained campground with spacious RV sites, clean restrooms, and a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for a quiet getaway. Campers appreciate the friendly staff and beautiful surroundings, including wildlife sightings. However, some visitors experienced challenges with finding the park, low lake levels, and noise from nearby campers, which slightly affected their overall experience.

Review Summary

4.4
620 reviews
5
64.0%
397
4
22.9%
142
3
8.5%
53
2
2.4%
15
1
2.1%
13

nathalie C

Verified

April 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: 1

5

Gorgeous place, very quiet

Debby M

Verified

April 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: 1

4

Need mowing!
Don't know why can't get in before 3 if no one is on your site!

David D

Verified

April 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: 2

4

Unlike most of the other parks the tent only loop is just that and your parking spots may not be near by. We have a camper van and had to move to the RV loop. That loop wasn’t bad but the views weren’t as nice. The lake is down over 20’. The gate closes at 9pm sharp so don’t be late. Otherwise the campground was clean and pretty quiet.

Dori L

Verified

April 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: 1

5

The park was clean and quiet. Nice lake view, even though the lake is very low, it is still beautiful my campsite was nice and level and had no issues with electricity or water. The surrounding campers were all friendly and pleasant. The dump station was clean. Very enjoyable visit. The lovely lady at the check in gate was very sweet and welcoming. My kids came to visit one day and she was also very kind and friendly to them. Wish I knew her name.

Linda M

Verified

April 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: 1

5

Very nice big lots bathrooms were very clean folks at the gate were super nice

Robert P

Verified

April 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: 1

4

Hand dryer in RR needs repair

Margaret D

Verified

April 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: 2

3

Liked the tent camping area. It was well shaded and had enough parking for everyone. I like that visitors were not required to pay for a vehicle pass just to visit.

Area could have been mowed and maybe on the website it should state "rocky ground." Tent stakes were more than difficult to drive in but we made it work. Definitely pack the heavy duty stakes and mallet. Also, the rules posted weren't clear about alcohol or rc planes or being able to tie/anchor clothes lines, hammocks, etc to tress.

Catherine M

Verified

April 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: 2

5

Finding the campground and getting the reservation was easy. The campground was very nice and as presented. Rec.gov sent reminders and checkin was very easy.

Charles T

Verified

April 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: 2

5

Great campground! Lots of space, even in the tent-only loop that appeared like it might be relatively tightly packed on the campground map. Bit of a hoof to the bathroom from site 42, but pleasant enough to not be too much of a problem.

Dan R

Verified

April 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: 1

5

The staff were super friendly! The park itself was clean and tidy! My only complaint is to get some water into that lake!

Location & Directions for Cranes Mill Park

4698 Cranes Mill Road, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 United States

Elevation: 293 ft

Getting There

From IH 35 take Exit 191 north of New Braunfels, Texas. FM 306 is exit 191. Drive west on FM 306 for about 14 mi. Turn left on FM 2673 at the red light just after the first Guadalupe River crossing. Cranes Mill Park is located at the westernmost e...

Nearest town

Canyon Lake, TX - 6.9 mi

About 17 min to downtown

Highway access

Cranes Mill Park is accessible via IH 35 to FM 306, which is approximately 14 miles from the interstate. FM 306 connects to FM 2673, leading directly to the campground.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

3PM

Check out time

2PM

General

  • Cranes Mill Park is a Class A style RV and TENT CAMPING park This means the park has a restroom with showers, personal sites, a dump station, gatehouse, park hosts, and that each site has a table, benches, a fire ring, a standing grill with a closable lid, and drinkale water connection, and electricity. The only exception in Cranes Mill park are sites which do not have electricity. Check each site before confirming your reservation to make sure you are getting what you expect. There is also access to the lake, nearby trails, two fishing piers inthe park, and a boat ramp that puts you in near the mouth of the river.
  • Maximums of the Park 2 Camping Units - For any single use RV site this means an RV style unit and a tent, or two tents. For a tent only site this means two tents. No More Allowed. May not have two RVs on same site. May not have an RV and a pop-up on same site. 10 People - This is for all single use RV or Tent sites. This includes all people including infants, children, pre-teen, teenagers, young adults, middle aged adults, and well seasonsed and wise older adults. 2 overnight vehicles 2 Guests vehicles: must be out of park by gate closure time daily 1 boat trailer: per single use site (RV or Tent). You are limited to one trailer in the park, not one at your site and one at the boat ramp.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • HELP US REDUCE ENERGY COSTS WHEN YOU ARE GONE…DON’T LEAVE IT ON! Turn off the AC/Lights/Fans Turn Down/Off Electric Water Heaters WHEN NOT IN USE…TURN OFF THE JUICE! Unplug Chargers and Appliances Turn off Radios and TVs KEEP THE PARK OPEN BY SAVING ELECTRICITY.

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: October 21, 2026

Message us

Need help?

Our team is here to help you find the perfect spot for your next adventure.

Message us

Replies within minutes

Explore Canyon Lake, TX

Population: 33,883

Nearby city: New Braunfels, TX

Approx. 16 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 919 ft

US Army Corps of Engineers Logo
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers