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Enjoy the Beauty of Caddo Lake State Park on a Short Trip

Caddo Lake State Park in Texas is a gorgeous spot. Enjoy its wonderful diversity of nature and explore the waterways of the lake, admire Spanish moss draped from the park's bald cypress trees, and pass by ponds, swamps, and bayous. The convenient location of comfortable Caddo Lake State Park hotels makes it even easier to enjoy your stay here.

Best Hiking Trails in Caddo Lake State Park

The park has its fair share of easy and moderate trails that take hikers through serene and spectacular spots. Most hikes are fairly short, making them easy to handle for any group.

  • 1. Caddo Lake State Park Canoe Trails

    The trail is ideal for most skill levels of hiking and hikers can take their leashed dogs along. The 1.6mi. long trail is located close to Karnack.

  • 2. Caddo Lake State Park Trail

    This 1.5mi. trail allows visitors to see wildlife from a fairly close vantage.

  • 3. Caddo Forest Trail

    A moderate trail that is less than a mile long, this option also passes historical areas inside the park.

  • 4. Pine Ridge Loop

    This trail will allow you to visit the lesser-known side of the park. This option is less than a mile and takes 40 minutes on foot.

  • 5. Woodpecker Hollow Trail

    This easy trail, which can be walked in five minutes, connects from the Saw Mill Pond day-use area to the Woodpecker Hollow camping loop, which is near some of the Caddo Lake State Park cabins.

Best Family Activities in Caddo Lake State Park

Families can camp, picnic, hike, or stay in one of the Caddo Lake State Park cabins during their weekend trip. However, do remember that alligators thrive in the park; therefore, read the park’s safety instructions before you go exploring.

  • 1. Fishing

    The massive Caddo Lake, which spans an area of 26,810 acres, is home to over 70 fish species, making it an ideal place to go fishing. There is a fishing pier, complete with a boat ramp, next to the lake. A fishing licence is not needed if you're fishing from the shore.

  • 2. Paddling

    It is fun to explore the turns and twists of Caddo Lake on a paddle boat, especially with your family in tow. Visitors can bring their own kayak or canoe, or rent a canoe in the park. The Caddo Lake area has over 50mi. of paddling trails.

  • 3. Ranger Programs

    The programs include nature outings and educational tours about the history of the area. Children can borrow explorer packs, which include binoculars, so they can discover even more while hiking and sightseeing.

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