Bald cypress trees draped with Spanish moss tower over the Big Cypress Bayou. Paddle Saw Mill Pond, stay in a historic cabin, or try your luck fishing. Discover an East Texas treasure! (Texas Parks and Wildlife)

PHOTOS: Caddo Lake State Park is a hidden Texas treasure

Texas Parks and Wildlife

September 10, 2023

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If you like unique places with mysterious ambiance, you'll love Caddo Lake. It's located in northeast Texas on Big Cypress Bayou. Tall cypress trees draped in Spanish moss grow out of a winding maze of water, and in fall their leaves create a shimmering orange and gold canopy.

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Paddling is the best way to tour mystic Caddo Lake, and on-site rentals are available. Expect to share the water with frogs, paddlefish, alligators and herons. If you're adventurous, the park has an entrance to Hell's Half Acre paddling trail. Find out more in the Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine story Otherworldly Paddle.

The park has 46 campsites and 10 cabins available, so stay overnight, relax and immerse yourself in the one-of-a-kind experience that is Caddo Lake.

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