Comal Park

This had the potential to be a great trip however… When we got there, there was an extremely long line to get in. When you get up to the front, they ONLY take cash or check. And cash is only 10’s or 5’s. So we had to drive to the gas station to use the ATM and then turn around and ask the cashier to break the $ 20. Go back, the whole park was PACKED. The «swim beach» was ridiculous. You would NEVER be able to find parking. So we went back towards where we came in and that wasn’t too bad. We were excited at this point because the lake was so beautiful. However, WEAR WATER SHOES!!! Nobody has mentioned this is any review. The «sticks» or whatever they’re called are extremely painful and everywhere! they were so bad it was not even enjoyable. The area was extremely muddy and you couldn’t even walk in the so called shore. We had to wear our flip flops in order to actually enjoy the water. I lost one of my $ 40 flip flops due to the extreme mud. I also had to carry our dog into the water because she was hurting her paws so bad and she was getting stuck in the mud. Needless to say we will only be going back if we have water shoes.

This is a great park for family, group of friends, or just to get away. You can swim, BBQ, there’s a play area for kids and you can watch the speed boats go by. There is a fee but only $ 4 bucks, so worth it.
The view is so amazing, it doesn’t feel like San Antonio is 20 miles away. It kind of feels like you’re far away from Spain or Greek Islands.

So… I’m from Hawai’i, and my best friend (who used to be from Hawai’i) decided this HAD to be one of those «have to do» things in Texas. I can’t say no, I’m staying with her. So, me, her and her boyfriend went and got snacks, items for lunch and they got some refreshments which included a lot of alcohol.
We drove around and got lost in the neighborhood. «Aren’t you guys from Texas!!!» It was super sketchy! We got here and trekked down from the lot with all our coolers and towels. Phew. The area was packed, as it was summer time.
We jump in. The water can be deep. It’s very warm. And it’s murky. But rest assure, I didn’t see anything. I was timid at first because in Hawaii, sharks don’t come on land lol. Gators? They got legs!
Spent the whole day frolicking in the water. It was alright experience. Being from Hawaii I’m definitely spoiled by our beaches and beach park but I can see why families come out here to kick back and relax.
One thing I didn’t like was the people beside us started smoking weed, just out in the open. I thought that was weird lol. I thought Texas was conservative people?

If zero stars were an option that would have been my first choice. TRASH EVERYWHERE! Comal county should get some inmates out there to clean this place up. It’s such a shame because Canyon lake itself is so beautiful.

The water is so blue for a lake. No sand that I could find but it has nice cliffs. Gonna start dragging the kids out here more often.