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Caddo Lake State Park, Karnack, TX

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Sports & Outdoors

Caddo Lake State Park

East Texas state park on Big Cypress Bayou, known for bald cypress swamps, paddling, fishing, and historic CCC-built cabins.

245 Park Road 2 Karnack, TX 75661 · Karnack, TX

About Caddo Lake State Park

Caddo Lake State Park sits in the piney woods of East Texas, on Big Cypress Bayou near Karnack. Visitors can paddle among bald cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, fish from a pier or boat ramp, and hike a short network of forest trails. The park also has a historic CCC pavilion reached by a staircase on the Caddo Forest Trail. Campsites, screened shelters, and historic cabins are available for overnight stays, and ranger-led programs cover the park's nature and history. The park is open daily and often reaches capacity, so reservations are recommended.

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