Free & Cheap Things to Do in Canyon Lake, TX

  • The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Canyon Lake, Texas, including 80 different types of inexpensive activities like Tubing, Beaches, Camping Site and Lake.
  • From Overlook Park to Potter's Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Canyon Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Braunfels, San Marcos, Wimberley and Dripping Springs.
  • The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Canyon Lake, Texas, including 80 different types of inexpensive activities like Tubing, Beaches, Camping Site and Lake.
  • From Overlook Park to Potter's Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Canyon Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Braunfels, San Marcos, Wimberley and Dripping Springs.
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6.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Tubing 14130 River Road, New Braunfels, TX 78132 MoreLess Info
Rio Guadalupe Resort offers cabin rentals, fishing guides, and rentals of inner tubes, kayaks, and rafts for floating the Guadalupe River. Most raft rentals are based around day trips, but multi-day trips involving cabin usage are also offered.
6.4 Miles
75% 40 votes
Music Venue 11860 FM 306, New Braunfels, TX 78132 MoreLess Info
Functioning as an outdoor theater for musical acts, WhiteWater Amphitheater offers visitors a large stage and dancing area. The theater is located by a river that people are allowed to swim in.
7.9 Miles
50% 6 votes
Camping Site 9360 River Road, New Braunfels, TX 78132 MoreLess Info
Gilligan's Island has been a family owned and operated facility since 1981. They provide a range of amenities including riverside Camping - Rafts & Toobs - Bath House & Showers - Cabins, RV and Tent Sites.
11.1 Miles
82% 98 votes
Scenic Drives R.M. 32, Wimberley, TX MoreLess Info
Devil's Backbone Scenic Drive is a 50 mile driving loop through Texas hill country. Travelers can expect to see scenic rolling hills, vistas and valleys, as well as numerous wineries and small towns.
11.6 Miles
99% 673 votes
Ziplines Winn Valley Road, Wimberley, TX 78676 MoreLess Info
Individuals who travel with Wimberley Zipline Adventures get views of creeks and canyons of the Wimberley Valley. The zipline tour lasts nearly two hours and covers an area of roughly 15 miles.
12.0 Miles
90% 29 votes
Specialty Museums 333 Wayside Drive, Wimberley, TX 78676 MoreLess Info
Celebrating and honoring the lifestyle of early pioneers, Jack Glover's Cowboy Museum features various artifacts and memorabilia related to the Wild Wild West. Located in Wimberley, the museum is just a short drive from Pioneer Town.
12.6 Miles
83% 280 votes
Tubing River Rd, New Braunfels, TX MoreLess Info
Trips along the Guadalupe River and the Comal River are offered by Rockn' R Rides. Both standard sizes tubes and inflatable rafts are available to take passengers along the rivers in addition to stand-up paddleboards.
12.9 Miles
73% 49 votes
Flea Markets 601 FM 2325, Wimberley, TX 78676 MoreLess Info
The oldest and one of the largest outdoor markets in the state of Texas, Wimberley Lions Market Days hosts nearly 500 vendor booths. They invite visitors to stroll, shop, and listen to live bands.
13.2 Miles
91% 2482 votes
Caverns & Caves 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, San Antonio, TX 78266 MoreLess Info
At the Natural Bridge Caverns, visitors can pan for gemstones, go on one of three different cave tours 180 feet below the ground, and climb the canopy tower before ziplining to the bottom. Visitors entering the cave see soda straw' stalactites, cave ribbon, and welt and turnip shields.
13.2 Miles
80% 15 votes
Flea Markets Gruene Road, Gruene, TX 78130 MoreLess Info
A Gruene tradition dating back three decades, Gruene Market Days (also known as Old Gruene Market Days) features over 100 vendors displaying their original art and craft works. There is also live entertainment.
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