Lake Casa Blanca International State Park - Texas
Relax, fish, picnic and more at this lakeside park. Lake Casa Blanca is located in Laredo, just minutes from the Mexican border. Here you will find outdoor fun on water and land—and the perfect place for a family outing!
Things to Do include Water-ski, swim, boat and fish on the lake; or hike, bike, picnic, bird, geocache, study nature and camp along the shore.
Trails for mountain-biking and hiking will take you through beautiful and varied landscapes. The park also has a swim area, playgrounds, a baseball field, and tennis, volleyball and basketball courts. Webb County operates an 18-hole golf course nearby.
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Relax, fish, picnic and more at this lakeside park. Lake Casa Blanca is located in Laredo, just minutes from the Mexican border. Here you will find outdoor fun on water and land—and the perfect place for a family outing!
Things to Do include Water-ski, swim, boat and fish on the lake; or hike, bike, picnic, bird, geocache, study nature and camp along the shore.
Trails for mountain-biking and hiking will take you through beautiful and varied landscapes. The park also has a swim area, playgrounds, a baseball field, and tennis, volleyball and basketball courts. Webb County operates an 18-hole golf course nearby.
For assistance using this map, contact the park.
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• CHECK OUT time is 12 p.m. or renew permit by 9 a.m. (pending site availability).
• Park closes at 10 p.m.
• Public consumption or display of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited.
• Gathering of firewood is prohibited.
• Campfires are permitted only in fire rings provided at each site.
No ground fires are permitted.
• Numbered sites are for overnight camping only. NO PICNICKING.
• Please review complete Park Rules and Regulations posted at headquarters.
• Stop the spread of invasive species. CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY your boat.
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INTERPRETIVE GUIDE
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park is a great place to
enjoy the natural world around you. Try your luck fishing,
take a hike or ride a bike on one of the trails, spend the night
at one of our campsites, or just explore! Any way you choose
to experience the park, please enjoy it safely and responsibly!
WELCOME TO LAKE CASA
BLANCA
INTERNATIONAL
STATE PARK, AN OASIS FOR
EVERYONE.
THE
QUIET
TRAILS OFFER A PEACEFUL
BREAK FROM THE HUSTLE
AND BUSTLE OF CITY LIFE
AND THE LAKE IS A COOL
WAY TO BEAT THE HEAT
ON
THOSE
TEXAS
HOT
SOUTH
SUMMER
DAYS.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Falcon State Park, Zapata
TAMIU Planetarium
Laredo Energy Arena
LCC Environmental Center
FURTHER READING
After the Dinosaurs by Jim Westgate
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
5102 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 725-3826 • www.tpwd.texas.gov/lakecasablanca
ENJOY THE PARK!
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Workforce Management, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041.
Texas State Parks is a division of the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
LAKE CASA
BLANCA
INTERNATIONAL STATE PARK
L A K E
C A S A
B L A N C A
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
S T A T E
P A R K
HELP US PROTECT YOUR PARK!
CHANGING LANDSCAPE,
THEN AND NOW
Imagine standing here 42 million years ago among
forested swamps on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico.
You’d see small primates move through the trees eating
insects. Rhino-like beasts roam the shores and floating
in the water grazing on plant life. Sharks hunt among
the oyster beds in the saltwater bays. But changes in
climate and geology led to the migration and extinction
of these creatures. Dr. Jim Westgate and his students
from Lamar University have dug up a treasure trove of
fossils here since the 1980s. Based on these fossil finds,
Westgate has described what life in this area was like so
many millions of years ago.
Prehistoric animals such
as the epihippus (above)
and titanothere (right)
once roamed the land.
Forested swamps once lined the coast along the Gulf of Mexico.
Today the landscape looks dramatically different. The coast
is 150 miles away in Corpus Christi and the air has dried to
support the desert scrub around you. Sharks and oysters have
been replaced with bass and freshwater mussels. Deer and
javelinas roam the shores of the lake instead of the larger
mammals of the past. And the primates are long gone along
with the mangrove trees in which they foraged. Instead, you’ll
see birds like pyrrhuloxias and cactus
wrens working through the mesquite
trees all around the park. The park
is also one of the only places in the
United States you can see the
Morelet’s seedeater, a special
target for many birdwatchers.
Cactus wren
T
he ecosystem may have changed over
the years, but one thing has not. This
area has always supported life and will
continue to do so, but only with your help. As one
of the only lakes in the area, Lake Casa Blanca
attracts a lot of visitors. As you enjoy the park,
remember you’re in the home of a javelina, blacktailed jackrabbit, Texas horned lizard or one of
many other animals that live here. Be a good guest
and leave no trace! Pick up trash when you see
it and stay on hard surfaces like trails and roads.
Leave flowers and plants where they are so the
next visitor can enjoy their beauty.
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE
BIRDS
OF
LAKE CASA BLANCA
INTERNATIONAL
S T A T E P A R K
A FIELD CHECKLIST
2018
Cover: Illustration of Lark Sparrow by Clemente Guzman III.
INTRODUCTION
L
ake Casa Blanca International State Park is located in the city limits of
Laredo in Webb County. The park consists of 525 acres and is located
Lake Casa Blanca, a lake built for recreation.
You will find typical monte (brush) species year-round along the hiking
trails. These include vermilion flycatcher, golden-fronted and ladder-backed
woodpeckers, cactus wren, pyrrhuloxia, mourning and white-winged doves,
Couch’s kingbird and greater roadrunner. Summer residents of the park
include Bullock’s and hooded orioles, scissor-tailed and brown-crested flycatchers, and western kingbirds. The fall and spring migrations bring a variety
of warbler species, vireos and flycatchers. Green jays and great kiskadees
live here year-round. Lark sparrows are frequent in the summer, while winter
brings other sparrows such as Lincoln’s and grasshopper. The lake provides
habitat for wading birds such as great blue heron, snowy egret and great egret
year-round. American white pelicans and various waterfowl (such as northern
shoveler and blue-winged teal) make their homes here in the winter months.
Susan Foster compiled this checklist using Cornel Labs of Ornithology’s
eBird reports. This checklist is preliminary and will be periodically updated.
Additional records are needed and contributions of sightings, even of the most
common birds, can be very helpful.
Please help us protect the natural avian communities in our parks by refraining
from using playback tapes of bird songs. Frequent use of these tapes disrupts
normal avian activity patterns and essential territorial behavior, and may lead
to nest failure. Thank you for your cooperation.
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LEGEND
Abundance
c – Common (Present, easy to find)
u – Uncommon (Present, harder to find)
r – Rare (Present, hard to find, or may not occur every year)
x – Accidental (not usually present, lost, result of an event)
Seasons
W – Winter (December, January, February)
Sp – Spring (March, April, May)
S – Summer (June, July, August)
F – Fall (September, October, November)
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CHECKLIST
W
Sp
S
F
DUCKS & GEESE
____ Black-bellied Whistling-Duck.............................r
u u
____ Fulvous Whistling-Duck...................................... r
____ Greater White-fronted Goose..............................u
r
____ Wood Duck........................................................r
____ Gadwall..............................................................c
c c
____ American Wigeon...............................................c
u c
____ Mallard..............................................................u
u r
____ Mottled Duck.....................................................u
u
u
u
____ Blue-winged Teal................................................c
c
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____ Cinnamon Teal...................................................u
u r
____ Northern Shoveler..............................................c
c r
____ Northern Pintail..................................................u
r u
____ Green-winged Teal..............................................c
u r
____ Canvasback........................................................f
f
f
f
____ Redhead.............................................................r r
____ Ring-necked Duck..............................................c
u
____ Greater Scaup.....................................................r r
____ Lesser Scaup......................................................u
u u
____ Bufflehead..........................................................u u
____ Common Goldeneye........................................... u
____ Hooded Merganser.............................................r
____ Red-breasted Merganser....................................r
____ Ruddy Duck.......................................................u
u u
CHACHALACAS & GUANS
____ Plain Chachalaca................................................
x
NEW WORLD QUAIL
____ Northern Bobwhite.............................................r
r
x
r
____ Scaled Quail.......................................................r
r
u
r
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W
Sp
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F
GREBES
____ Least Grebe........................................................u
u r
____ Pied-billed Grebe...............................................c
c c
____ Eared Grebe.......................................................c
r r
____ Horned Grebe....................................................x
____ Western Grebe....................................................u
u r
PIGEONS & DOVES
____ Rock Pigeon.......................................................u
u
u
u
____ Eurasian Collared-Dove......................................c
c
c
c
____ Inca Dove...........................................................u
u
u
u
____ Common Ground Dove.......................................u
u
u
u
____ White-tipped Do
LAKE CASA BLANCA
INTERNATIONAL STATE PARK
Visit www.tpwd.texas.gov/outdoor-annual
for the most current regulations.
Other info: www.texasstateparks.org
5102 Bob Bullock Loop • Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 725-3826
Local Emergency:
Call 911
Where to Fish:
The park features a fishing pier and shoreline access.
Licenses and Restrictions:
A fishing license is not required to fish within the boundaries of a state park.
When fishing from a pier or other man-made structure within a state park,
there is a limit of two fishing poles per person. License requirements must be
observed if you fish from a boat.
HARVEST REGULATIONS
SPECIES
DAILY BAG LIMIT
LENGTH: MIN-MAX
Bass: largemouth
5
Min: 18” – Max: No Limit
Bass: hybrid-striped
5
Min: 18” – Max: No Limit
25 (in any combination) of which no more
than 10 may be 20 inches or greater in length
No Limit
Catfish: flathead
5
Min: 18” – Max: No Limit
Crappie
25
Min: 10” – Max: No Limit
Sunfish
No Limit
No Limit
Catfish: channel, blue and
hybrids
All other fish: statewide bag and length limits apply.
SPECIES
FISHING
OPPORTUNITIES
© 2022 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
POOR
FAIR
GOOD
EXCELLENT
Largemouth Bass
Catfish
Crappie
Hybrid Striped Bass
Sunfish
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HA N DY FISH ING BASICS
HOW TO TIE A
FISHING KNOT
NATURAL BAIT HOOK PLACEMENT
The palomar knot is very
strong and easy to tie.
HOW TO MEASURE FISH
Pinch the tail together and take the
longest measurement from nose to tail.
Freshwater
fish
TIPS FOR RELEASING FISH SAFELY
1. For safety for you and a quick release of fish, mash
down the barb of the hook with pliers.
2. Quickly play and release fish as soon as possible
(take photos quickly).
3. Remove hook with pliers or cut line if the hook has
been swallowed.
4. Gently place fish back into water.
5. Revive fish by holding upright in water and facing it
into the current, gently forcing water through gills.
Saltwater
fish
6. If you don’t intend to eat the fish, NEVER place it
on a stringer.
FISHING ETHICS
SAFETY
• Wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen to protect your
head, eyes and skin.
• Use insect repellent – but keep off hands, as you will
be handling bait and live fish.
• Look behind you before each cast to avoid hooking
someone or getting caught in a tree (practice casting
before you go fishing).
• Bring plenty of drinking water to prevent dehydration;
soft drinks encourage dehydration.
• Wear a life jacket if you cannot swim or you are uncom-
fortable around the water. Supervise young children: it
only takes a second for them to slip under the surface.
Kids under 13 must wear life jackets if fishing from a boat.
Before doing anything, ask yourself the following questions:
•
•
•
Is it legal?
Would it be good if everyone did it?
Would it make you proud?
Ethical behavior is more than just following the fishing
regulations. Ethical people go beyond what laws require and
demonstrate good judgment and behavior for everyone –
even if no one sees you do something ethical.
Ethical behavior includes picking up trash around the area you
have been fishing, calmly and politely explaining to others if
they are breaking fishing regulations, and respecting the rights
of other anglers and those that use the water in other ways.
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CONTENTS
4 100 Years of Texas Parks
6 Parks Near You
8
90 Checklist
DIRECTORY
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
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David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. Executive Director
Rodney Franklin State Parks Director
Mischelle Diaz Communications Director
TPW COMMISSION
Arch “Beaver” Aplin, III, Chairman
Lake Jackson
Dick Scott, Vice-Chairman Wimberley
James E. Abell Kilgore
Oliver J. Bell Cleveland
Paul L. Foster El Paso
Anna B. Galo Laredo
Jeffery D. Hildebrand Houston
Robert L. “Bobby” Patton, Jr. Fort Worth
Travis B. “Blake” Rowling Dallas
T. Dan Friedkin, Chairman-Emeritus Houston
Lee Marshall Bass, Chairman-Emeritus Fort Worth
52 Panhandle
Plains
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Cover illustration: Brad Woodard, bravethewoods.com
Texas State Parks Official Guide, Nineteenth Edition © TPWD PWD BK P4000-000A (3/23)
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proficiency), disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law. If you believe you have been discriminated against by TPWD, visit tpwd.texas.
gov/nondiscrimination or call (512) 389-4800 for information on filing a complaint. To obtain information in an alternative format, contact TPWD on a Text
Telephone (TTY) at (512) 389-8915, by Relay Texas at 7-1-1, (800) 735-2989, or by email at accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov. If you speak a language other than
English and need assistance, email lep@tpwd.texas.gov. You can also contact Department of the Interior Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights, 1849 C
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240, and/or U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), Mail Stop #0190 2707,
Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20528.
In accordance with Texas State Depository Law, this publication is available at the Texas State Publications Clearinghouse and/or Texas
Depository Libraries.
WELCOME
from Rodney Franklin, State Parks Director
This year is very special for Texas State Parks: We are
celebrating our 100-year anniversary in 2023. More and
more Texans are discovering the beauty of State Parks and
exploring the outdoors in new and adventurous ways. Our
teams across the state are incredibly excited to welcome
outdoor enthusiasts, especially those who have yet to
discover what our parks have to offer. The variety of Texas’ lands is unmatched; from
the mountains of west Texas to the Gulf shores, the Texas State Park system celebrates
and preserves the natural and cultural treasures that make Texas such a special place.
The 640,000-plus acres that make up the state park system are nearly as diverse as
the people of Texas. Since 1923, our mission has been to help connect our visitors with
the outdoors. As we honor those who have come before us, I invite a new generation to
be a part of the story of the lands that connect us all.
There is more to enjoy in our parks than you know, so please join us in our celebrations
and activities. Every day we look for new and better ways to ensure your state parks are
welcoming to every Texan, regardless of their background or experience being outside.
I hope you’ll visit soon and often, while bringing
your friends and family along. YOU are a natural and
we’re looking forward to celebrating the 100-year
anniversary of state parks with you!
WHAT’S NEW IN STATE PARKS
Galveston Island State Park reopened the
beachside of the park with a new headquarters,
campsites, restrooms, and more.
Bastrop State Park unveiled an extensive new
group of trails, the “Tree Army Trails,” many of
which are ADA-accessible.
Improvements and major repairs are planned for
Indian Lodge, Tyler, Inks Lake, Cedar Hill, South
Llano River, Eisenhower and several other state parks
All-terrain “GRIT” wheelchairs are now available at 10 parks with more adaptive
equipment on the way to help people of all abilities experience Texas State
Parks. Learn more about our accessibility efforts, page 14.
More information: TexasStateParks.org/whatsnew
100 Years of Texas Parks
The crown jewels of
Texas road trips started
as an unfunded wish list
before the Depression.
Back in 1923, Governor Pat Neff realized
rising numbers of new car travelers
needed places to camp overnight on
multi-day trips. Neff convinced the state
legislature to create a six-member State
Parks Board, half men, half women.
Isabella, the Governor’s mother, and her
family donated acreage on the Leon
Guía de
Parques
INSTALACIONES
Descarga la
Aplicacíon Móvil
MAPAS
ACTIVIDADES
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entran gratis!
La entrada es gratis para los niños de
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Contenido
Estero Llano Grande SP
2 Actividades y Programas
4 Parques Cercanos
6 Lugares para Quedarse
8 Tarifas y Pases
9 Directorio
10 Mapa de Parques
18 Instalaciones y Actividades
BIENVENIDO
Rodney Franklin, Director de Parques
Texas tiene algunas de las tierras públicas más diversas del país, con una
gran riqueza natural y cultural. La vida silvestre está por todas partes,
los paisajes florecen con belleza, y la historia es abundante. Sus parques
estatales son parte del legado que nos enorgullece. La gente de Texas ayuda a asegurar ese
legado para las generaciones futuras al visitar y ser voluntarios. ¡Gracias!
Estos más de 630,000 acres exhiben algunos de los grandes tesoros del estado. Los parques
nos ayudan a crear recuerdos con la familia y a encontrar consuelo en la naturaleza. Los
parques fortalecen las economías locales y unen a las comunidades. Sobre todo, los parques
nos permiten pasar tiempo al aire libre para recargar energías, estar saludables y relajarnos a
nuestra manera.
Les invito a disfrutar de sus parques estatales,
explorando lo mejor de Texas con amigos y familia. Los
parques están aquí para todos. Nos pertenecen a todos.
¡Visítelos, diviértase y ayude a protegerlos para siempre!
Foto de portada: Estero Llano State Park, Chase Fountain
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por sus siglas en ingles). TPWD prohíbe la discriminación por raza, color, religión,
nacionalidad de origen, discapacidad, edad y género, conforme la ley estatal y
federal. Para solicitar un acomodo especial u obtener información en un formato
alternativo, por favor contacte a TPWD en un Teléfono de Texto (TTY) al (512) 3898915 ó por medio de “Relay Texas” al 7-1-1 ó (800) 735-2989 ó por email a accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov. Si usted cree que TPWD ha discriminado en su contra, favor
de comunicarse con TPWD, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744, o con el
Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de EE.UU., Office for Diversity and Workforce
Management, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041.
De acuerdo con la Ley de Depósito del Estado de Texas, esta publicación está disponible en el centro de Distribución de Publicaciones del Estado de Texas y/o las
Bibliotecas de Depósito de Texas.
ACTIVIDADES Y PROGRAMAS
¿Qué puedo hacer en
los parques estatales?
¡Disfruta de un día de campo, visita un sitio histórico
o elige entre muchas otras opciones!
Bicicletas
Pedalea a lo largo de los
parques a cualquier velocidad,
en cualquier estilo, con cualquier grupo. Elige las rutas, el
tipo de terreno y las distancias que cumplan con tu zona
de confort.
Caminatas
Empieza con un circuito más
corto, avanza a terrenos más
difíciles o únete a una caminata guiada.
Pescar
Puedes pescar sin licencia en
tantos como 70 parques estatales. Muchos parques ofrecen
equipo para pescar a manera
de préstamo y eventos especiales para aprender a pescar.
Barcos
Renta canoas y kayacs y
explora uno de los senderos
acuáticos en Texas.
Nadar
Animales Silvestres
Acampar
Descubre aves, mamíferos y
plantas que tienen su hogar en
Texas. Muchos parques tienen
señalamientos y listados que
te ayudan a aprender más.
Encuentra un lugar que cumpla
con lo que quieres. Prueba
nuevas recetas, comparte historias favoritas y disfruta de
las estrellas.
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Escape del calor en arroyos,
ríos, lagos, manantiales, piletas
y playas del mar.
Tu seguridad en el agua
es muy importante. Lleva
el chaleco salvavidas.
Aprende a nadar. Guarda
a los niños.
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¡Pregunta en tu parque cuáles
están disponibles!
Los niños
de 12 años
y menores
entran
GRATIS
Cielos Estrellados
Escapa de las luces de la ciudad y goza de
maravillosas vistas del cielo que no encontrarás
en ninguna otra parte. Ven a una fiesta de
estrellas o toma una excursión de constelaciones auto-guiada.
Familias en la Naturaleza
Elige un taller o diseña tu propia aventura. ¡Monta
una tienda de campaña, cocina al exterior, prende
una fogata y juega al exterior! Nosotros te
Toma una publicación gratuita de actividades o
pregunta por los paquetes gratuitos con los parques proporcionamos todo el equipo. No es necesario
tener experiencia.
participantes. Usa los binoculares, lupas, libros de
bosquejos y libros de guías para explorar el parque.
Mochilas para Exploradores
Soldados Búfalo de Texas
Descubre la historia con cuentos, vestuarios y
herramientas. Sigue la pista de un animal, pesca con
caña, cocina sobre una fogata, visita los fuertes y más.
Adéntrate en las historias de vida de aquellos que
sirvieron valientemente en los primeros regimientos
Áfrico-Americanos de las Fuerzas Armadas.
!
Seguridad en el Parque
Ten cuidado con el agua
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