Groceries and doctors in Burnet, the lake minutes away, and Hill Country weekends whenever you want them.
Striped bass, white bass, largemouth and Guadalupe bass, plus blue, channel and flathead catfish. Spring runs (Feb–May) are prime time.
Calm, steady water levels year-round make for easy paddling close to the park.
Glassy mornings on the lake are ideal for a slow paddle before breakfast.
Get closer to the fish with a low-profile approach along the shoreline.
Seven Lakes sits at 8736 W Ranch Road 1431 in Buchanan Dam, right off FM 1431 at Highway 29.
Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic and route.
Most of what makes this area worth living in is free or close to it — the lake, the parks, and a town square that still puts on its own events.
Nine miles from Burnet. Day entry is $7 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Two lighted fishing piers, and the park store loans out rods and reels for free — no fishing license needed to fish from shore or the piers inside a state park.
Park details & hours →The Texas Parklands Passport waives or reduces state park entry fees for qualifying seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. Pick one up in person at any state park — it costs nothing to apply.
See who qualifies →Black Rock Park and Cedar Point Recreation Area sit right on the water with shoreline fishing, swimming coves and picnic areas. A small day-entry fee applies, or an annual LCRA Parks Pass covers unlimited day entry all year.
Parks & fees →Saturday mornings on the Courthouse Square from May through November. Fresh produce, honey, baked goods and local vendors — free to walk through, and often cheaper than the grocery store.
Market & event calendar →Burnet is the official Bluebonnet Capital of Texas. From late March into April the roadsides fill in, and a scenic drive costs nothing but gas. The Bluebonnet Festival on the square every April is free to attend.
Festival details →Fort Croghan, an 1849 frontier fort and museum, is free to visit April through October. The Chamber also runs Jackson Street Jams concerts, city-wide garage sales, and Christmas on the Square — all free.
Burnet Chamber →Fees and hours are set by each park or organization and can change — the links above go to their official pages for current information.
Reserve your site and use Seven Lakes as your launchpad for the Highland Lakes region.
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