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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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Osprey Hill Loop
1.2 km
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Roadrunner Trail
1.6 km.
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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
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27°32'2.26"N, 99°25'46.63"W
Este vertedero ofrece un hábitat muy diferente del pastizal plano.
ESCALA EN KILOMETROS
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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!
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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.
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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
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Sp
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
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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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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