So nice and beautiful...Been coming here for over 10 years..we love it

Definitely worth renting a cabin! The privacy from the rest of the lake is what makes it great! Cabins are affordable and there’s plenty to do! Fishing piers, paths, and of course swimming and boating.

Great Place to stay in you are active, retired, or have friends in the military. We go every year. Bit of a challenge in 2020 just like with everything else.

Love this part of the lake. Beach areas are so well kept

Military ID required. Just $7 entry and you can stay until 10pm. More than what I expected...

Pontoon rental for the lake. Great day for it.

Super fun i was there with my fried and it was a great time

Great place to enjoy the outdoors. Boating, fishing, camping, and all around fun. Check it out.

Great place for kids. Play ground, lake sand beach area, fishing dock, trails and boat rental.

Courteous staff at the boat rental place

Having a BLAST!! Second room is TINY but if u bring an air mattress there is a loft for the kids to sleep in instead!

Great views! Good trails. A good place to take the family for the weekend.

Awesome place to fish, boating, even rent one if you dont have one. Really nice sandy beach. Really cool place for me time, or Family time. So many areas rest,such cabins, cabanas, and even large suites to rent and even camping sites. Play grounds for the kids. A cool place to hang out in the hot summer months.

Tent camping reviewPros: Canyon Lake has awesome campsites. Tent camping is first come first serve, and with 200 sites you will most likely get a spot. Most of the sites have a grill and fire ring. The lake is a great place to cool off after you spend a couple of hours setting up camp. Both Canyon Lake and Randolph Rec area are well kept. There is plenty to do as well. Fishing, hiking, boat/kayak rentals. The country store has ice, drinks, floats, fishing poles, etc.Cons: Dont bother calling the main office, they wont pick up...ever. I asked them why they dont answer and they said they dont have time. The bungalows and lodges are always reserved six months out. Not really sure how youre suppose to reserve one if they dont answer the phone. Good luck getting one.Not exactly a quiet/peaceful place. Everyone camped out around us and in the lake were blaring loud music all day and into the night. Granted we were there Memorial Day weekend.If youre looking to take a shower, I would highly recommend buying biodegradable soap and bathing in the lake. The showers are like something out of a horror movie. For 200 sites there is one male shower and three female showers. They are disgusting. My wife said that only one shower worked and it flooded. She also said there was womens hygeine products on the floor. The male shower looks like it was a closet that was converted into a shower. The toilets are right on the other side of the shower curtain. So you get to smell whatever is wafting from there. The port-o-johns around the lake were pretty gross. One had feces smeared all on the inside.Shoreline and dock fishing is useless. With all the noise and boats I was surprised to see the one catfish in the lake. You can rent boats for a little over $200 a day, not including gas.Overall: I truly enjoyed my time at Canyon Lake. People are friendly and you dont have to worry about them stealing from you. The lake is clean and really nice. If you want to party and have a good time this is the place to go. Even with the terrible showers/toilets, it is still fun. I will be bringing my family back.Suggestions: It would be helpful if campers could know the status of the bungalows and lodges online. The bathrooms and toilet facilities need a huge upgrade.

Thanksgiving here pretty cool, peaceful place.

Go early or you will be waiting in line to use the boat ramp. Great day on the water.

We always have a great time when we visit. Enjoyed fellowship with a great family today. Spent 5 hours grilling and swimming. Kids had a blast. Already planning our next visit. Shout out to the convenient store they had charcoal and grilling utensils. Saved the day.

Awesome place must be military / DOD employee to access. Boat rentals, cabin rentals, great for the fam

Get here early in the summer, its almost always got some activity going on. Not to say that space is limited as there is definitely enough, but getting the best places will require an early bird approach.The fishing is also pretty good,

Good place for the price especially with the high prices around you. Great beach on the lake. The cabins are in the process of some much needed upgrades, and could do with some very basic replacements and renovations.

Love this place! Spent the weekend in a loft-cabin. Spent some time on the lake in sit-upon kayaks. Great staff. At one point we lived there in the RV campground for 9 months while we were looking for a house. This facility is for military, retired military, veterans and DoD personnel.

Nice campgrounds. Gets busy on the weekends.

A bit of a drive for us, but everytime we visit its always peaceful and not crowded.

Very nice. Quiet cove with sandy shores. Gradual drop off. Perfect place for families with children. Lots of picnic tables and bar b que pits on stands and ground pits. Loads of shade trees. Perfect for hammocks. Grounds are very clean. A fun time was had by all.

I suggest you bring your blow dryer, baking sheets or pans, iron and ironing board, bath towels, extra pillows and blankets, sponges, and soap/shampoo

Great place camp out. Nice beach area. And nice lake to go boating. Military ID required.

Such a pretty place. Lots of families enjoying themselves.

WE CAMPED OUT FOR THE WEEKEND AND IT WAS AWESOME. BEST PLACE EVER.

The recreation area itself is nice, with good views of Canyon Lake and access for boating. Plenty of places to set up and have a picnic or party. My experience with the lodging options is mixed. There are plenty of lodging options, and some home really great views. However, many of the options are quite dated and should be renovated. Also the do-it-yourself cleaning for the next guest may reduce cost, but it means it isnt always clean for you. We had dirty dishes and a sticky floor from the previous tenant.

We always love coming to this RV park, have been coming for 5 years. Just a great place, plus great scenery and lots of wildlife.

Very nice for the whole family!

The water is still high on the banks. It was almost deserted. Just a couple of cars. Boats out in the lake. Over all nice quiet Sunday. Relaxing cooking out. No portapotties out. Have to drive to store area.

Clean, close to the lake, wildlife walking freely in the campground, and friendly staff. RV sites are nice but too close together for our liking.

It was great to swim at and hang out and meet new people. I had a great time, it was worth the sunburns. Haha.

We come here often weekend getaway

We visit often. Both for daily use of the beach as well as overnight camping. Great place for families.

Awesome. Very clean area and very nice warm water. $7 to get in per vehicle.

Poor customer service. 5 employees in the office and the individual who took care of us was neither polite or grateful for customers. While hiring may be a challenge, customer service should be paramount along with a personality.

I have rented the Bungalows, the Loft (pet friendly) and will stay in 3 bedrm Cottage in Aug 2017.The staff have been very professional, accommodating, and easy to speak with and ensure our stay pleasant.The rental cost is just right in my opinion.The only issue I have is a single ID cardholder can only sponsor 10 people including children. Is you are having a birthday party for a family member you must exclude people.If a cardholder can use a covered area and be allowed as many guests as the area holds, plus the rental unit that would be fantastic.I do not know if it is allowed but I am going to ask.This place is quiet, full of nature. The beauty of the area and water. You truly never want to leave.

Nice lake, but the bath house was sub-par. Sink was missing, shower was a single nozzle that shot water into the dressing area. If this had been a US Navy facility it would have been clean and not such horrible disrepair. Unlikely to go back until new President freed money up to make this A1.

Great time away from work.

Our family loves this place! It’s clean, the water is turquoise, we love hiking and swimming there! Especially the sand beach entry into the lake! It’s so nice to have something like this for the military!

It was an awesome place to bring your family!

This pleace is also called JBSA canyon lake rec area

We went camping here with our Air Force Veteran family friends and we had a wonderful time! It was peaceful and beautiful! The shore and campgrounds were perfect for small children!️

The staff was very helpful to me. I traveled 2 hours from my home to get here. They suggested the place for a good breeze with a waterfront view and they were correct. If you get a chance to visit the JBFSHTA make sure the attendants know what you want and they will try to get you to where you want to go. I will return in the future.

Canyon lake is beautiful all year round. Military we thank you for your service! Proud USAF Family!

Great location, great shop and personnel are a plus. Wonderful weekend getaway facility.I have a motorhome and encountered a problem immediately.The trees need to be trimmed back from Camper parking sites. Was unable to park the unit due to overhanging limbs. Couldn’t park without trimming limbs back.The restroom/shower areas are a disgrace. The facility manager is doing a poor job of overseeing this facility. As the owner of multiple businesses, I would have the Command Authority to do a site review with the facility maintenance supervisor and rectify the multiple problems.. Super nice gentleman, but not a manager. Complacency has set in.The location is great, amenities are fantastic but needs proper supervision of the site by site manager.

I will always have an attachment to this place. We have never been mistreated or frustrated with the service.

First and foremost . The staff is excellent! Very friendly. The facility is by far the best on the lake. Good, well stocked store, camp site and swimming / boat launch areas are awesome.The AF side is the best for RV camping. more privacy between campsites. Definitely the feel of camping without the view of your neighbors RV out the window.Stay here if youre eligible. You wont regret it!

Bathrooms could use a little work, but all in all, another great camping trip! Oh, build more on the Randolph side and it be great if there was a magic code to get into both sides AND the public side.

Nice recreational park with cabins and bungalows. RVs are allowed. Huge lake and boat ramps.

If there was a burn ban they should of let know when entering that we cant use barbeque pots

Was here as part of Operation Float a Soldier (OFAS). They hold their event four times during the summer.

Nice swimming beach! Canoes for rent and plenty of camping spots with shade, tables, and fire ring. Fire ban was in effect during our visit though. One cririque, there is no potable water near the camping spots, so bring plenty for your drinking and cooking needs.

The water was awesome, the place was clean, and everyone was hav9lots of fun.

Beat place to hang out with the family!

We had a great weekend at cottage. However, it appears cleaning is left entirely to guests. There should be a deep cleaning at least once a month. We stayed in #16. We left it cleaner than we got it. The comforters were disgusting and so were the pillows. The public bathrooms including showers need to be redone. We would stay again, but would bring our own blankets.

Very impressed with the whole facility! Staff is super friendly too!!

Wonderful day at the lake in Texas hill country

Clean and beautiful Lake

Lots of work orders need to get completed. Washed my hands on the old Fort Sam side and both sinks shot water in my face. The employee said that a workorder had been submitted 6 months ago. It would be nice to at least put up a sign.

RVing and Lake. Military personnel and DOD civilians.

We stayed on one the bunkhouses. The accommodations are nice as far as a bare bones can be. I marked it a 3 instead of 4 or 5 for two reasons. 1. There is only a single shower in the mens shower room to be shared by upwards of 25-50 men per day. Plus they only seem to clean to shower and restroom facilities once or twice a week. The biggest problem we experienced was very poor customer service. Right when we checked in the girl acted as if our appearance at her counter ruined her day. Customer service never got better the whole time we were there.

Very disappointed. We made the mistake of getting a reservation on the Army side of the recreation area. The staff were not well informed, acted as though we already knew the workings of the camp. The JBSA (Army) side of the swimming area bay was filthy. Next time we will reserve our RV spot with the Airforce at Randolph. The picture indicates the number of people using that side vs the Army side.

Great place for DOD id card holders. They offer events throughout the year that are fun and inexpensive for the whole family.

Better than most places to visit around canyon lake. Other than that they are pretty strict. So just follow rules and you wont be bothered. Only thing that could ruin your day is other people not minding their own business. As it is a small area you will be extremely close to other people and campers. And random people will grab your floats, boats, and other stuff. So be careful of your things.

Park is designed for DOD employees and active duty military or retires. Cabins, RV slots, tent camping, boating, and swim beach. Playground for kids, trails for hiking, and plenty of wildlife for watching. Bring your CAC or other id to access facilities.

Usually a great place, but partially flooded now. No real damage, once lake level goes down.

Had a blast. Wonderful staff.

Great place to bring the family and hang out. The fishing pier is nice and has cover. Just be sure to bring exact change at check in.

Military recreation lodging on Canyon Lake that has numerous types of accommodations including rv sites and camping. Has boat marina and lighted fishing pier. Have had reunions there. Must be military or sponsored to utilize facility

Beautiful well kept place deer roaming everywhere so peaceful and the lake good fishing as well

Great views. Love the lake atmosphere. Bring a pair of binoculars to enjoy the scenic views if you actually have lake front property for the weekend.

2018 August grate place to Stay and go to the river.

PRIVATE! Military and DID personnel only. Limited compared to years back. Good for camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, bike and boating (with permit) large groups welcome

Have memorable experience with the family all year long. A variety of lodging for everyone. I highly recommend for friends or family.

Always a good time at jbsa canyon lake

Great camping place for kids. You can play on the beach or rent a boat for the day. They have a variety of cabins to rent too.

Great family place, need to add a simple basketball court on the property. Thank you making a nice place to bring your family.

Great facility! Clean, well kept. Stayed in a converted mobile home as a cabin. Everything worked.

Omg so beautiful. My family spent the weekend here introducing a couple of our kids to camping. This was perfect

Great place to go camping. More quiet than the civie side.

Nice place to get away for the weekend. Very close to the lake. Has its own Beach.

Great place. Very organized.

We stayed in the rv area of Randolph side for four nights. The entire time the men toilet was out of order and only one shower was working. There is no way to adjust the temperature on the shower and its to hot. When we arrived the rv water hookup would not turn off. It was capped so the operators knew about it. No one came the entire week to fix it. What a waste of water. (Site 5). Work trucks constantly going the wrong way in a one way area. The place needs attention. Ive camped at Potters since the flood and they are in better condition than a military site. Sad.

Awesome place, love renting the cabins, boats, or bunk houses. Or going camping in a tent, quite yet fun. Great for family and a scout troop.

I have been there once visiting for the day the area is beautiful. However, anytime I have tried to call the numbers provided either are busy, ring to no answer, or a leave a message that was not ever returned... Now, I am not too naïve to understand they can be busy (it is a beautiful place) but why allow a message to be taken if it will not be followed up; it only destroys your credibility = disappointment.

Love camping so we had fun there. Everyone show go

Great camping sites, a lot of rental equipment (boats, camping equipment, water recreation stuff). Great prices. Will be going back more regularly.

Clean sandy beach!!! Clean water and the ocean of fun!!!

Great place for the family, we go camping there every chance we get

Its a wonderful place to spend time with our families.

Too many rocks but otherwise nice place.

Awesome place to spend with the fam

Beautiful. Worth a visit if you have a military or retiree ID card. Military only allowed (plus guests).

This area has everything to enjoy a picnic by the lake , have a couple of brews and jump on your boat and enjoy Canyon Lake.

Very nice place to visit and get away.

Super clean with lots of areas for camping and BBQs.

Extremly freindly people and a wounderful place to sit back and enjoy yourself . There are fun activities as well ( if thats for you )