46 Park Road 1
Edna, Texas 77957
361/782-5718
History: Lake Texana
State Park is 575 acres, east of Edna, in central Jackson County, halfway
between Houston and Corpus Christi. The park was acquired by a 50-year lease
agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation/Lavaca-Navidad River Authority in 1977
and was opened in September 1981. The park is located on Lake Texana, a
reservoir on the Navidad River, which covers 11,000 surface acres, with
approximately 125 miles of shoreline.
Lake Texana was named for the historic town of Texana, founded in 1832, near
the junction of the Navidad and Lavaca rivers downstream from the present dam
site.
Activities: Activities include
camping; boating; water skiing; jet skiing; sailing on the main lake; canoeing;
picnicking (tree-shaded tables and grills); lake swimming (no designated area or
lifeguard); hiking; good birding; and fishing. Tours:
Interpretive programs are available for groups by special arrangements. Summer
interpretive programs are held on Saturday mornings and afternoons. Topics vary;
contact the park for details.
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