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Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park provides a recreational oasis in the brush country near Laredo on the Mexican border. The 1,650-acre reservoir offers year-round fishing, swimming, and boating in a subtropical climate. The park serves as a major recreation area for the Laredo community and visiting winter Texans.
66 campsitesSouth Texas3 hr 45 min from Austin$4/person entrance fee
Short answer
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park campsites release on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central. Popular dates sell out fast. If your dates are already taken, privately-owned cabins and vacation rentals around Laredo are bookable today.
Getting a site at Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Texas state parks release campsites on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central, and Lake Casa Blanca International State Park fills up fast for weekends and holidays. Popular dates can be gone within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already taken, the surest way to lock in a place to stay is a cabin or vacation rental nearby.
Places to stay near Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Subtropical border cabins await near the vast fishing lake and Spanish moss-draped brush country.
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Texas state parks don’t have live cancellation alerts yet — but most sold-out sites free up 1–2 weeks before the date. We’ll email you the booking playbook (exact release times, the cancellation window, how to pounce) and tell you first if live Texas alerts launch.
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Campsite Types
Full Hookup
$21/night*11 sites
Water, sewer, electricRV OK
Water + Electric
$18/night*55 sites
Water, electricRV OKTent OK
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Subtropical border cabins await near the vast fishing lake and Spanish moss-draped brush country.
See cabins & rentals near Lake Casa Blanca International State Park →We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Guide to Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Book the water-and-electric sites first - there are plenty of them and they sit near the restrooms with showers, beach, and playground
For Privacy:Sites farther from the swim area and day-use facilities tend to be quieter, especially midweek
For RVs:Grab one of the 11 full-hookup sites first - they have sewer and go fastest with winter Texans
When to Go
October through April. Winter is prime season due to warm temperatures. Summer is extremely hot (105°F+).
Tips
- →Best visited in fall, winter, or spring — summer heat is extreme
- →Good base for exploring Laredo and the border area
- →The lake is stocked regularly — catfish and bass fishing is solid
- →Pack extra water and sunscreen — shade is limited
Highlights
Year-round fishing on 1,650-acre lakeSwimming beach with bathhouseSubtropical borderland ecologyTennis courts and basketball courtsBoat ramp accessWarm winters attract snowbirds
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Lake Casa Blanca International State Park hard to book?+
Yes. Lake Casa Blanca International State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. October through April. Winter is prime season due to warm temperatures. Summer is extremely hot (105°F+). If your dates are already full, book direct on ReserveAmerica the moment the 5-month window opens, or reserve a cabin or vacation rental nearby that you can book today.
How many campsites does Lake Casa Blanca International State Park have?+
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park has 66 campsites, including Full Hookup, Water + Electric. Sites start at $18/night plus a $4/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Lake Casa Blanca International State Park?+
The entrance fee at Lake Casa Blanca International State Park is $4 per person per day. A Texas State Parks Pass ($70/year) waives entrance fees for you and all passengers in your vehicle.
How far in advance should I book Lake Casa Blanca International State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance, at 8 a.m. Central. For Lake Casa Blanca International State Park, popular weekends can sell out within minutes of the window opening, so book the instant it opens. If your dates are already full, a cabin or vacation rental near Laredo is the quickest place to stay you can lock in today.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Lake Casa Blanca International State Park?+
Cancellations at Lake Casa Blanca International State Park happen regularly, most often 1 to 3 weeks before the date, so it is worth checking ReserveAmerica directly for openings. If nothing is available for your dates, privately-owned cabins and vacation rentals near Laredo are bookable today as a backup.
Parks Near Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Cabins & vacation rentals near Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
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