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Day or Weekend Trip to Caddo Lake State Park
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Caddo Lake State Park
245 Park Rd 2
Karnack, TX 75661
p: (903) 679-3351
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  • Day or Weekend Trip to Caddo Lake State Park

    Caddo Lake State Park, nestled in East Texas, offers a serene landscape of bald cypress trees cloaked in Spanish moss along the Big Cypress Bayou. Visitors have an array of activities to choose from, including boating, fishing without a license from shore, geocaching, paddling, hiking, picnicking, camping, and staying overnight in historic cabins. The park is home to over 70 species of fish in the 26,810-acre Caddo Lake and provides amenities such as a fishing pier, boat ramp, and canoe rentals for exploring the waterways.

    For those looking to extend their stay, the park accommodates with 46 campsites and screened shelters, along with ADA accessible cabins that ooze historic charm. Paddlers can enjoy the scenic trails like Hell's Half Acre, while hikers have 2.5 miles of trails winding through lush forests, leading to a historic CCC pavilion. Visitors are urged to heed alligator safety tips due to their presence in the park. Additionally, the park store offers a selection of gifts and souvenirs, enhancing the overall experience of discovering this East Texas treasure.

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    Details

      Offices open 8:15am-4:45pm.
      $4 per day, per person 13 and older. Children 12 years and under are free.

     Nearby

    • Downtown, East Dallas, North Dallas, South Dallas/Fair Park, and West Dallas

     Suitable For Ages

    • 0-3 Years Old, 3-7 Year Olds, 8-13 Year Olds, Teenagers, and Adults

     Indoor/Outdoor

    • Outdoor

     Misc

    • Exercise
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