Caddo Lake State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

Caddo Lake State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife Bald cypress trees draped with Span­ish moss tower over the maze of bayous, sloughs, and ponds. Welcome to the official page for Caddo Lake State Park.
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🦫 If you’ve ever wondered what a beaver lodge looks like, this is where our little environmental engineers live! Very im...
09/01/2026

🦫 If you’ve ever wondered what a beaver lodge looks like, this is where our little environmental engineers live!

Very impressive! 👏

September events are here! Now we just need some fall weather to go with them 🍂
08/30/2026

September events are here! Now we just need some fall weather to go with them 🍂

08/27/2026

☀️ Exploring Saw Mill Pond is always a beautiful adventure!

If you don’t have your own watercraft, we offer some ways for you to get out there:

🛶 Canoe rentals are available at park HQ!
OR
🛶 Sign up for our next intro kayaking program with a ranger!

Moths are masters of camouflage! Like this one who looks like flying fall foliage. 🍂 🔍 Who knows what this one is called...
08/26/2026

Moths are masters of camouflage! Like this one who looks like flying fall foliage. 🍂

🔍 Who knows what this one is called? Leave a guess in the comments and we’ll post the answer tomorrow!

Birding is great, but have you tried dragonfly watching? Warm summer mornings near calm bodies of water (like Saw Mill P...
08/25/2026

Birding is great, but have you tried dragonfly watching?

Warm summer mornings near calm bodies of water (like Saw Mill Pond) are the perfect place to give it a try.

We have at least 50 species of dragonflies and damselflies. Don’t miss out on these jewel bright masters of flight!

🛶 We still have spots available for our Saw Mill Pond Paddle this weekend! ☀️ Saturday, August 22 @ 9am📋 Registration is...
08/18/2026

🛶 We still have spots available for our Saw Mill Pond Paddle this weekend!

☀️ Saturday, August 22 @ 9am

📋 Registration is required and all kiddos 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult!

💻 Full program details on the EVENTS tab on the Caddo Lake State Park website.

✉️ Contact [email protected] to save your spot!

It’s back! We are starting to see the first beautyberries of the season in the park. Keep an eye out for these vibrant n...
08/14/2026

It’s back! We are starting to see the first beautyberries of the season in the park.

Keep an eye out for these vibrant native plants along our trails 🤩

❗A burn ban is now in effect for Harrison County ❗❌🔥No wood or charcoal fires in the park. 🔥❌Help protect your parks. Co...
08/13/2026

❗A burn ban is now in effect for Harrison County ❗
❌🔥No wood or charcoal fires in the park. 🔥❌

Help protect your parks. Containerized fuel for cooking only.

08/13/2026

🚫🐟 Fishin’ Friday will be cancelled tomorrow, August 14. Program will resume as usual on Friday the 21st at 9am!

🔔 PARK STORE CLOSED AUGUST 19 & 20🔔❌ Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20 the Caddo Lake State Park STORE will b...
08/13/2026

🔔 PARK STORE CLOSED AUGUST 19 & 20🔔

❌ Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20 the Caddo Lake State Park STORE will be closed all day for inventory.

✅ Headquarters will still be open for entrance permits!

Address

245 Park Road 2
Karnack, TX
75661

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8:15am - 4:45pm

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+19036793351

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