Lake Casa Blanca

Lake Casa Blanca ISP https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-casa-blanca https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Casa_Blanca 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. Lake Casa Blanca State Park TexasStateParks.org/App TexasStateParks.org/SocialMedia Legend: White Bass Park Boundary Park Boundary Smallmouth Bass Maintenance/ Residence Area hito nc l Ra ad Ro Rock Barn Group Facility E Day Use Area 305 Area L Area B 309 301 State Senator Jud ith Zaffirini Road Day Use Area Area G Lago Vista Area Recreational Hall Group Facility Swim at your own risk. NO LIFEGUARD on duty. Area H te Se Boat Ramp/ Picnicking ith ud rJ to na Area I ffi Za N r in iR d ig Overnight Camping Ca sa B 119 lan ca W e Bat Overlook st 117 102 105 100 135 133 130132 PH 128 125 124 123 Old Museum This publication can be found at tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/parkinfo/maps/park_maps/ 214 101 210 212 216 213 217 215 201 PH 200 Group Facility Picnic Area 208 207 206 205 204 202 203 Tennis Courts Volleyball Courts Basketball Court Amphitheater Scenic Overlook Parking Boat Ramp Fishing Pier Playground Residence Maintenance Osprey Hill Loop (defunct) Mesquite Bend Trail C asa Blanca Eas t TPWD receives funds from the USFWS. TPWD prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law. To request an accommodation or obtain information in an alternative format, please contact TPWD on a Text Telephone (TTY) at (512) 389-8915 or by Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989 or by email at accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov. If you believe you have been discriminated against by TPWD, please contact TPWD, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744, or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office for Diversity and Workforce Management, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041. 211 104 103 111 110 107 109 134 114 129 131 115 126 127 120 121 122 Roadrunner Trail © 2022 TPWD PWD MP P4502-156A (2/22) 106 108 113 116 NO WAKE Speed limit for boats inside buoys: 3 mph oa 9 5 ay hw 209 118 a St 20 Area N Sites 200-217 Area K Area J Sites 100-135 112 Recreation Hall Day Use Area SPEED LIMIT Amphitheater Bath House Lake Casa Blanca Area A Overnight Camping Whitetail Loop Headquarters Complex To U.S .H 307 ar y bB Bo Day Use Area Dump Station Designated Swimming Area 302 311 300 310 ou nd . lvd kB oc ull 306 304 308 Water and Electric Sites Biking Trail 303 Picnicking Showers Hiking Trail Area M Sites 300-311 Game Wardens Restrooms Group Picnic Pavilion Overnight Camping State Park Police Headquarters Group Picnic Area Park Boundary Area E Kiddie Park State Representative Henry Cuellar Roadway Carp Area C To I35. Indus trial B lvd. Largemouth Bass Ranchito/ Group Facility kB Striped Bass Restoration Area • 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. Pa r Catfish #BetterOutside LEGEND PLEASE NOTE Crappie #TxStateParks Area R Park Boundary PARK RESERVATIONS TexasStateParks.org ParquesDeTexas.org (512) 389-8900 P.O. Box 1844 5102 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo, TX 78044 (956) 725-3826 Proud Sponsor of Texas State Parks 

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park Trails Map 5102 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo, TX 78041 Headquarters (956) 725-3826 Park Police Officer (956) 612-8044 Sheriff’s Dept. Dispatch (956) 523-4408 www.texasstateparks.org LEGEND 450’ 2 Headquarters Swimming Area Restrooms Amphitheater Showers Scenic Overlook Water/Electric Sites Parking Group Facility Boat Ramp Picnic Area Fishing Pier Group Picnic Playground Butterfly Garden Chloe’s Concessions All trails hiking and biking unless otherwise indicated. Contour intervals are 10 feet. Map compiled by Texas State Park staff. No claims are made to the accuracy of the data or to the suitability of the data to a particular use. Recreation Area POINTS OF INTEREST Camping Area M (GPS coordinates shown in degrees, minutes, seconds) 1 1 Lago Vista Area Lake Casa Blanca Camping Area N 2 EL RANCHITO PAVILION 27°32'43.48"N, 99°26'27.10"W Bring your family or group out for a beautiful day at this group facility, complete with kitchen and indoor/outdoor dining facility. Camping Area J b Bo ck lo l Bu 3 4 Osprey Hill Loop .75 mi. ad Ro Roadrunner Trail 1 mi. 20 Mesquite Bend Trail 1.5 mi. 6 Bat Overlook FISHING PIER 27°32'18.64"N, 99°26'5.64"W Visit the park’s fishing pier to catch a wide variety of freshwater species. 3 OLD MUSEUM 5 White-tail Loop 1 mi. 27°32'4.42"N, 99°26'7.55"W This old building gives you a look at some unique architecture. Look for cactus wrens patrolling the area. 4 EARTHEN WATER TANK 27°32'5.60"N, 99°26'3.26"W Once used for holding water to fight fires in the area, this earthen water tank gives you spectacular views of the lake as well as the surrounding community. 5 SPILLWAY 27°32'2.26"N, 99°25'46.63"W The spillway offers a very different habitat of flat grassland. 6 LAKE CASA BLANCA DAM 27°31'56.64"N, 99°26'42.72"W Roadrunner 0 In accordance with Texas State Depository Law, this publication is available at the Texas State Publications Clearinghouse and/or Texas Depository Libraries. © 2017 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department PWD MP P4502-0156E (7/17) 0 1000 feet 1/4 Mile TPWD receives funds from the USFWS. TPWD prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law. To request an accommodation or obtain information in an alternative format, please contact TPWD on a Text Telephone (TDD) at (512) 389-8915 or by Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989. If you believe you have been discriminated against by TPWD, please contact TPWD or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office for Diversity and Workforce Management, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041. The Lake Casa Blanca dam was built in 1951 to create a lake for recreational purposes. 5102 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo, TX 78041 (956) 725-3826 Lake Casa Blanca International State Park An oasis of fun, relaxation and wildlife. HIKING TRAIL ROADRUNNER TRAIL 1 mi. 30 min. Easy Take an easy walk or bike ride on top of the Lake Casa Blanca Dam. Go at dusk, settle in and celebrate the emergence of a colony of Mexican free-tailed bats from under the bridge on the Bob Bullock Loop. Just a quick trip from the busy city life, you can set your own pace at Lake Casa Blanca International State Park. Recharge mentally and physically by enjoying a day fishing or paddling the lake, or by mountain-biking or hiking the trails. Whatever you decide to do, you’ll discover wildlife on the land, in the lake and flying above you in the sky. MESQUITE BEND TRAIL 1.5 mi. 1.5 hrs. Easy/Moderate Switchbacks make this trail a great workout and will get you up close to the mesquite trees for which it’s named. Look for jackrabbits and white-tailed deer resting in the shade. OSPREY HILL LOOP .75 mi. 30 min. Moderate Climb this singletrack trail to the top of the earthen water tank to get great views of the surrounding area. Steep hills and loose material make this a moderate singletrack for mountain bikes. Look for osprey flying by with a fresh catch from the lake. WHITE-TAIL LOOP 1 mi. 30 min. Easy Walk or ride this loop around the spillway that offers a look at some of the animals like savannah sparrows that prefer grassier habitats. The trees on the perimeter offer hiding places for others, like the javelina. STAYING SAFE DISTANCE TIME KNOW YOUR LIMITS. Prepare for sun and heat. Wear sunscreen, insect repellent and appropriate clothing/hiking shoes. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Your body quickly loses fluids when you’re on the trail. Bring a quart of water per hour of activity. TELL OTHERS WHERE YOU’LL BE. If possible, avoid exploring alone. Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return. DIFFICULTY DESCRIPTION TRAIL ETIQUETTE WEAR A HELMET. When mountain biking, check with park HQ to match the trail to your skill level. Wear a helmet to protect yourself in case of a crash. Trash your trash. Keep your park looking natural. Pack out all of your tras

Mapa de los senderos en Lake Casa Blanca Internacional State Park 5102 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo, TX 78041 Headquarters (956) 725-3826 Oficial de Policía del Parque (956) 612-8044 Despacho del Alguacil (956) 523-4408 www.texasstateparks.org LEYENDA 450’ 2 Oficinas centrales Area para nadar Sanitarios Anfiteatro Regaderas Mirador escénico Sitios de Agua/Electricidad Estacionamiento Instalaciones para grupos Rampa para lanchas Area para picnic Muelle para pescar Picnic en grupo Jardín de juegos infantiles Jardin de Mariposas Puesto de Comida de Chloe Todos los senderos son para uso de excursionismo y ciclismo a menos que se indique distinto. Intervalos de línea de contorno: 3 metros. Mapa compilado por el personal de los Parques Estatales de Texas. No se aceptan reclamaciones en cuanto a la exactitud de los datos o lo adecuado para un uso en particular. Area de Recreación PUNTOS DE INTERÉS (Las coordenadas GPS se muestran en grados, minutos y segundos) Area de Campo M 1 1 Area Lago Vista Lake Casa Blanca 2 PABELLÓN EL RANCHITO 27°32'43.48"N, 99°26'27.10"W Traiga a su familia o un grupo de amigos para pasar un maravilloso día de campo en estas instalaciones para grupos, equipadas con cocina y adecuadas para comer al interior o al aire libre. Area de Campo N Area de Campo J b Bo llo Bu 3 4 Osprey Hill Loop 1.2 km ad Ro ck Roadrunner Trail 1.6 km. 20 6 Mesquite Bend Trail 2.4 km. Mirador de Murciélagos MUELLE PARA PESCAR 27°32'18.64"N, 99°26'5.64"W Visite el muelle del parque para disfrutar la pesca de una gran variedad de especies de agua dulce. 3 VIEJO MUSEO 5 White-tail Loop 1.6 km 27°32'4.42"N, 99°26'7.55"W Este antiguo edificio le permitirá echar un vistazo a esta arquitectura única. Observe a las aves llamadas Matraca del Desierto que patrullan el área. 4 TANQUE PARA AGUA 27°32'5.60"N, 99°26'3.26"W Usado alguna vez para contener el agua y apagar los incendios en el área, este tanque le permite tener vistas espectaculares del lago, así como de las áreas circundantes. 5 VERTEDERO Correcaminos De acuerdo con la Ley Depositaria del Estado de Texas (Texas State Depository Law), esta publicación está disponible en el centro coordinador de Publicaciones del Estado de Texas (Texas State Publications) y/o en las Bibliotecas Depositarias de Texas (Texas Depository Libraries). © 2017 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department PWD MP P4502-0156F (7/17) 27°32'2.26"N, 99°25'46.63"W Este vertedero ofrece un hábitat muy diferente del pastizal plano. ESCALA EN KILOMETROS 0 0 304.8 m. 0.40 km. 6 PRESA DEL LAGO 27°31'56.64"N, 99°26'42.72"W La presa del Lago Casa Blanca fue construida en 1951 para crear un lago artificial con fines recreativos. TPWD recibe asistencia federal del Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de los Estados Unidos y otras agencias federales y es subyugado del Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, Título II de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades de 1990, la Ley de Discriminación por edad de 1975, Título IX de las Enmiendas de Educación de 1972, y las leyes antidiscriminatorias estatales que prohíben la discriminación por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, edad, sexo o discapacidad. Si usted cree que ha sido víctima de discriminación en cualquier programa, actividad o instalación del TPWD, o si necesita más información, por favor comuníquese con la Oficina de Diversidad y Administración Personal, Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de los Estados Unidos, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church VA 22041. 5102 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo, TX 78041 (956) 725-3826 Lake Casa Blanca Internacional State Park SENDERO Un oasis de diversión, relajamiento y vida silvestre. A muy corta distancia de la vida ajetreada de la ciudad, usted podrá marcar su propio paso en el Parque Estatal Internacional Lake Casa Blanca. Recargue su energía, mental y física, disfrutando de un día de pesca o remando en el lago, o bien, ejercitando el ciclismo de montaña o el excursionismo en los senderos. No importa lo que decida hacer, descubrirá de la vida silvestre en la tierra, en el lago y flotando sobre usted en el cielo. DISTANCIA TIEMPO DIFICULTAD ROADRUNNER 1.6 km. 30 min. Fácil Disfrute una fácil caminata o pasee en bicicleta sobre la cortina de la presa del lago Casa Blanca. Al atardecer, acomódese para admirar la aparición de una colonia de murciélagos mexicanos de cola libre que emergen desde abajo del puente en el Bob Bullock Loop. MESQUITE BEND TRAIL 2.4 km. 1.5 hrs. Fácil/Moderada El zigzag de este sendero lo hace una excursión especial para ejercitarse, y lo acercará a los mezquites por los cuales fue nombrada. Ponga atención para descubrir liebres y venados cola blanca que descansan en las sus sombras. OSPREY HILL LOOP 1.2 km. 30 min. Moderada Suba por este angosto sendero hasta la cima del tanque para agua para disfrutar de las magníficas vistas del área. Las lomas empinadas y el material suelto ha

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! © 2020 TPWD. PWD BR P4502-156H (4/20) In accordance with Texas State Depository Law, this publication is available at the Texas State Publications Clearinghouse and/or Texas Depository Libraries. TPWD receives funds from the USFWS. TPWD prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law. To request an accommodation or obtain information in an alternative format, please contact TPWD on a Text Telephone (TTY) at (512) 389-8915 or by Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989 or by email at accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov. If you believe you have been discriminated against by TPWD, please contact TPWD, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744, or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office for Diversity and 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. 1 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) 2 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 r c ____ 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 3 W Sp S 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

-Official- FACILITIES Get the Mobile App: MAPS ACTIVITIES TexasStateParks.org/app T O Y O T A T U N D R A The Toyota Tundra is built to explore the great outdoors. No matter what the weekend throws at you, your Tundra takes it on with ease. | toyota.com/tundra Official Vehicle of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation CONTENTS 4 100 Years of Texas Parks 6 Parks Near You 8 90 Checklist DIRECTORY TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT 52 68 20 38 60 30 84 68 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 48 State Parks Map Special thanks to Toyota and advertisers, whose generous support made this guide possible. Texas State Parks is a division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Cover illustration: Brad Woodard, bravethewoods.com Texas State Parks Official Guide, Nineteenth Edition © TPWD PWD BK P4000-000A (3/23) TPWD receives funds from DHS and USFWS. TPWD prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin (including limited English 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 texasstateparks.org/app ¡Los niños entran gratis! La entrada es gratis para los niños de 12 años y menores. Encuentra un parque: parquesdetexas.org 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 © 2021 TPWD PWD BK P4000-000A (5/21) TPWD recibe fondos del Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de EE.UU. (USFWS 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. 2 Más información y reservaciones: parquesdetexas.org 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. (512) 389-8900 ¡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 Pre