LAKE TEJAS

Best Little Swimmin' Hole In East Texas

Lake Tejas

Hwy 256 E Colmesneil, TX 75938

 For information/reservations 409-837-2063

Manager:  Tracey Powell

email Manager

 Spaces still available for Labor Day Weekend

                                                                                                                                                  Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

Colmesneil Independent School District  

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Eastside Campsite     Westside Campsite   Swimming Area Tables

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Hours of Operation:

Monday - Thursday  10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Friday - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sunday - 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm

Schedule for August 23rd thru September 6th

Lake Tejas is scheduled to be open our regular hours for the two weeks beginning August 23rd after school starts, business permitting.  Our labor Day Weekend schedule will be as follows:

Saturday September 4th....... 9am-7pm

Sunday September 5th...... 10am-6pm

Monday September 6th...... 9am-7pm

The swimming area will close down following Labor Day, however the campground areas will be open year round for those who wish to gather or campout. For off season rates and availability call

Tracey Powell at 409-200-1098.

                                   Self-contained Units

These units contain kitchenettes with refrigerator, stove, small table and chairs, A/C or heat, hot water heater, full restroom facilities with toilet, sink and shower, and two bedrooms with sleeping for 6. No linens, towels, or cooking utensils provided. These will include 6 swim passes for each night paid. Porches on the front with outside picnic tables, fire areas and grills make for a nice family get away. Check in 12pm check out 11 am. Family size limits will be enforced and all reservations for these will be secured by credit card information in advance. (pricing listed under cabins)

For more information on availability and restrictions please e-mail or call the manager.

Updated Swimming Area

For the first time in many years the swimming area has undergone a much needed transformation. We have added 8 new covered tables as well as leaving the existing ones. We have also turned an area into a kid friendly zone with shallower water, roped and buoyed barriers and stricter rules on larger children in this area. While at the other end of the swimming area we added a water volleyball court as well as new lifeguard stands for busy days and weekends.

                                   IMPORTANT LAKE RULES

• No Alcohol allowed inside the park
• No glass containers
• All coolers brought into the campsites, day use, or swimming area are subject to inspection of it's contents by Lake Tejas personnel
• No ATV's allowed inside the park day or night.
• No firearms or drug paraphernalia
• No swimming outside the buoyed swimming area!
• No diapers allowed in the lake. Little swimmers only.
• No pets allowed in the swimming area. Pets are permitted in the campsites as long as they are leashed.
• No lifejackets allowed off the high dive platform or on the "Wet Willy" slide.
• Children under 48" are not permitted to ride the "Wet Willy "slide. Smaller slides are provided in the shallower area of the lake. No life jackets, floats, blue jean shorts, belts, buckles, dangling jewelry, or items that may damage the slide are allowed down.
• Appropriate swim wear is required.
• No smoking inside the swimming area. A smoking area is provided at the entrance to the beach area.
• No cooking inside the swimming area.
• 5 mph speed limit inside park.
• Gates on the East side of the lake will be locked from 10pm till 7 am. West side gates will be closed at 10 pm (not locked) to cut down on traffic through the park in the middle of the night.
• No unauthorized parking in campsite areas. All vehicles must be registered with the management and have a parking tag visible in the front window. Two parking tags per campsite. Additional tags $2.00 each. (Does not apply to one day only groups.)
• No parking in roadways. Driving or parking needs to be restricted to roadways and designated parking areas to protect natural vegetation.
• Lake Tejas is a family facility. We ask that patrons refrain from profane language and lewd or inappropriate contact as well as extreme displays of affection among couples in respect for families in attendance.   

Lake Tejas and it's representatives reserve the right to refuse service to or eject any person or persons from the lake at anytime for violations of any rules listed above.      

  Lake Tejas is a family  camping and recreation lake that includes numerous campsites and pavilions along with 2 volleyball courts, pool tables, assorted piers and docks, paddle boats, 3 diving boards on 2 diving platforms (including the high dive), 2 children's slides, concession area serving fried food on the weekends, as well as ice cream, microwave food items, chips and sodas on all days, hiking trails and of course the 100 ft  "WET WILLY" slide. It's a great place for birthday parties, scout campouts, school lake days, vacations, family reunions, or just a day of swimming and fishing.

  Fishing is free, however, the fish may not be taken out of the park. All fishing is catch and release to help preserve the natural balance of the lake. No swimming of anykind is allowed outside the roped swimming area. Personal canoes are welcome. Small boats with trolling motors may be used for a $3.00 a day launch fee. No gasoline powered motors allowed.

  The swimming area at Lake Tejas may have anywhere from 1 to 6 trained Lifeguards on duty at any given time according to the volume of  swimmers. These guards are Red Cross trained in both CPR and First aide as well as professionally trained in water safety and rescue.

   The swimming area has approximately 80 yards of sandy beach with plenty of  room to run and play and a buoyed swimming area large enough to accommodate all levels of swimming ability. From the total novice to the advanced swimmer, there is plenty of fun for the entire family.  Rent a tube or bring the float of your choice and you can float out away from the chaos on the beach to find your own private place to tan and socialize.

                                                    PRICING INFORMATION

Swimming fees

    $4.00 for everyone age 2 and older 

Season Tickets

·     Ages 11 & under $45.00

·     Ages 12 & up $50.00

Group Discounts

      Group discounts and after hours parties are available for groups of 40 or more.

      Please contact the manager for more details.

Swimming area tables

      $5.00 per table (reservations only up to two weeks in advance) no cooking allowed!

Boat rental

     Paddle Boats $5.00 per half hour       $10.00 per hour (Maximum 4 per boat)

Inner tubes

     $3.00 per day

Life jackets

     $2.00 per day                                        

Lockers

     $2.00 per day

Pool tables

      $1.00 per game

Lake Tejas Then And Now

Have you been coming to Lake Tejas since you were a kid? Or maybe your family was involved in the building of our wonderful lake.  We are searching for pictures and history about Lake Tejas to start a photo book for our web page. If you have any photos from any year (the older the better) or fond memories or stories you would like to relate to those who are new to our great little swimming hole please send them to the manager via the e-mail address above or mail them directly to Tracey Powell, 127 Lake Tejas Loop, Colmesneil, Texas 75938.

Please send copies only if mailing.

Cabins

One 20x40 and two12x16 cabins are available year round. The large one can be used for day reunions with 4 8ft tables and 40 chairs or for overnight with your own bedding. A refrigerator is inside the large cabin. The small cabins have one set of bunks, one full size bed and plenty of room for a couple more blow-ups or cots. There is no water or restroom facilities inside, however all are air conditioned. We also have three self-contained units containing kitchenettes with refrigerator, stove, sink and microwave, a small table and chairs, A/C or heat, hot water heater, full restroom facilities with toilet, sink and shower, fold out and two bedrooms with sleeping for 6. No towels, linens, or cooking utensils provided for any cabins.

Check-in times will be 12 pm  with check-out at 11 am  the following day. All overnight vehicles must be registered with management and display yellow tag in front window. Two parking passes per site with additional passes available for $2.00 each. All cabin or self-contained rentals must have a valid credit card on file to secure reservations. Any "No shows" will be charged for full amount. All cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to scheduled stay.

Cabin rates

Large cabin $75.00 per day/night

Small cabins $45.00 per night   (two available)

Self-contained units $110.00 per night   (three available)

                (Off season rates may vary. Contact manager at 409-200-1098.)

Teen Nights Are Back

On selected Saturday nights during the summer swimming season, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm the swimming area closes but the volleyball area, concessions, juke box, and pool tables will be open for teens in grades six thru twelve to come out and hang with their friends. Games, movies and other fun activities will be planned for these evenings. Adult supervision will be provided. Those with wristbands from the day or season passes will get in free. Those coming for just the evening will have to pay a $1.00 entry fee. No teen night for July Fourth weekend.

Camping Prices

         All campsites come with water and electric hook-ups. Also each campsite area will include up to 4 free swim passes for each night. All overnight vehicles must be registered with management and display yellow tag in front window. Two parking passes per site with additional passes available for $2.00 each. All camp sites reservations must have a valid credit card on file to secure reservations and must be paid in full at check-in.  Any "No shows" will be charged for full amount. All sites not checked into by 2 pm on the date reserved without prior notice to Lake Tejas staff will be forfeited. All cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to scheduled stay.

Day use sites  (cooking areas)

      $15.00 per day

Small Pavilions Camping Both sides of the lake

      $20.00 per night

 Large Pavilions Camping Both sides of the lake 

       $30.00 per night

Open camp sites    (water and electric no covered tables)

       $15.00 per night

Primitive site (no water or electric)

       $8.00 per night

Off season rates from September thru May. For Off season rates please contact Manager at 409-200-1098.

Full RV Hook-ups!

    Lake Tejas has 12  full hook-up RV sites located on the East side of the lake. These sites include water, 30/50 amp electrical hook-ups and direct septic at each site.

Summer Season Rates (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

    $25.00 per night during the summer season

    Extended stay rates $140.00 per week (7 nights)

Discounts for off season camping (September to May)

    $15.00 per night

    Extended stay rates $100.00 per week (7 Nights)

Deer Season Special for hunters contact manager at 409-200-1098.

Campgrounds open year round

All camp sites and RV are available for camping year round. To check on availability e-mail or call Tracey Powell at  (409) 200-1098. Fishing will be allowed all year long, catch and release only.