Black Rock Campground is quite nice and under steady improvement by the Colorado River Authority. Large trees are welcome shade in the RV section, where we stay whenever Ink's Lake State Park is full. Cabins are popular, as are tenting sites, where we often observe large groups, such as scouting associations. Their morning and evening flag ceremonies and drill, are an encouragement that our nation still encourages patriots. Thank you dedicated Volunteers, your service is duly noted. DaFlikkers.blogspot
Lake Buchanan, like many lakes in Texas, is suffering from the draught. It is extremely low with most of the marinas and swimming areas now on dry land. But, there are still many places to access the lake. Pray for rain!It is a beautiful lake and has a historic style dam. With more water, it would be simply outstanding.
We spent 3 days on Lake Buchanan and never saw anyone except one couple checking their fishing lines. They commented, "This is like having a private lake," and we totally agreed. Even though the lake is down 30% from a previous drought, it is still pretty and we caught 3 fish from the bank.
It was nice and relaxing, but the lake is very low and silty. The fishing was not great, because the water is so low and silted. We kayaked and just enjoyed being on the water.
My whole family went fishing there, given it was a long time ago, but I remember that we had a great time. Spend the whole weekend there.
With all the hype and truth about the drought and low water - Lake Buchanan is a survivor. Fished there recently - was was 47 feet deep where we fished, and we were catching white bass and stripers - it was a good day on the water! There are places to launch your big boat, the water has (of course) receded far out in some spots, but it is STILL a beautiful lake worthy of visiting....
I have lived on this lake for 10+ years and visited it for 60 years. It is not a constant level lake leaving it to suffer low water levels during drought years. Fishing has always been good on this lake and walking the low water shoreline can be very interesting. Even during drought times this lake is very large and be dangerous if you are out in a boat when the winds kick up. When the lake is full there is not better place.
I been living on Lake Buchanan since 1997 and see it full just a few times.As of 2/8/13 the lake is down to the river,but it make for good fishing,some big striped bass and eagles live around the lake in the winter time.Lake Buchanan keeps Inks,LBJ and lake Marble Falls full.Right now is the to see the old town Bluffton.
Lake Buchanan is low right now, but when it is full, it is my favorite lake. It is clean and huge. It has many sandy beaches and even gorgeous waterfalls! It is in the hill country of Texas which proved a stunning backdrop for an already gorgeous lake. We boat, ski, tube, camp and fish. My husband loves to catch stripper on this lake. I did see fishing boats on the lake this weekend!
So sad that the lake is down over 50% and the visitor center permanently closed. It's just not very pretty.