Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park was a stopover on our way to the Gulf Coast of Texas. The park started out as a city park. Then Governor George Bush made it into a state park before he left office. The park is divided. The upper section of the park is for picnicking and day use. The far end of the park has a boat ramp, fishing pier, and three camping loops. Camping there is $18 a night plus a $9 a day use fee. The campsites are large and well-marked. Some have full hookups, but most are set up with just water and electricity. All the campsites have new covered picnic tables.
As we walked around the park we found a filled in pool that was built back in 1981, but we couldn’t find any more information on it and why it was filled in. There is also, an old rock building on the grounds, that looks like a small mission or an old school house, but I guess it was a museum, but is now abandoned. The building was boarded up and we couldn’t find much information on it either. The park had warning signs posted about snakes but we didn’t see any, just a few geckos. We spent a couple of days there and enjoyed walking around as the park was almost empty it was as if we had it to ourselves.
While we at the park we thought that we’d go check out the city of Laredo. The downtown section seemed very poor and run down. The only nice building we saw was government buildings. We drove around town for awhile and didn’t see a reason to stop and get out. A few miles out of town we found a large modern mall and killed a couple of hours. I’m glad we stopped for a couple of days and had a chance to enjoy the park and check out Laredo. I’d definitely revisit the park in the future.
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
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 swimming area, playgrounds, a baseball field, and tennis, volleyball and basketball courts. Webb County operates an 18-hole golf course nearby. Take a virtual tour with our Interactive Trails Map.
All campsites have water and electricity; some have sewer hookups, too. Reserve one of our three picnic pavilions or recreation hall for your next gathering. We can host groups of 35 to 200.
Shop at Chloe's Convenience Store for kayak, tube and paddle boat rentals; fishing and boating supplies; and convenience items. Chloe’s also offers food, drinks, frozen treats and more. The store will be open on weekends and some weekdays.
Fishing
At Lake Casa Blanca, you might reel in a largemouth or hybrid striped bass, crappie or catfish. The park has a fishing pier and a boat ramp. We loan fishing gear for use in the park.
