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Price
$4/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$4/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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245 PARK ROAD 2, KARNACK, Texas, 75661, United States
Paddlers and wildlife photographers will get the most out of this place, especially late October through November when cypress color peaks, migration bird activity is high, and the mosquitoes are gone. Canoe and kayak rentals are on-site, and the bayou maze is the main event.
Planning a January-to-April visit means risking prescribed burn closures and smoke across the park. Summer heat combined with heavy mosquitoes earns only a 2.5 out of 5 seasonally, and the park books to capacity fast, so showing up without a reservation is a gamble.
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Caddo Lake State Park offers full hookup campsites in Woodpecker Hollow, sites #18-25. These sites provide picnic table, outdoor grill, fire ring, water hookup, sewer hookup, restrooms nearby, and 50-amp electric. No tents are allowed in these sites, and sites #18 and 21 are wheelchair friendly. Water and electric campsites are located in Armadillo Run (#26-36) and Squirrel Haven (#37-45) areas, with campsites #34 and #38 wheelchair friendly; tents must be on the 15’ x 15’ tent pad. Water-only campsites in Mill Pond Camping Area do not permit motor homes or trailers, with campsites #49 and #54 wheelchair friendly.
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Fall is the clear winner here. Daytime highs run 60–75°F, mornings drop into the 40s–50s, and the mosquitoes that plague summer finally retreat. Late October through November brings vivid cypress color and good water levels for paddling. Bird activity picks up with migration, making this the best window for photography and wildlife viewing. Crowds are moderate, spiking on holiday weekends but far quieter than summer. Summer heat and bugs make it less appealing.
Fall highlighted as the best season: mild temps, vivid cypress color, fewer mosquitoes.
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The campground at Caddo Lake State Park offers a variety of facilities. Highlights include an amphitheater, boat ramps, fishing piers, and trails for hiking and paddling. There is also a park store and visitor center/museum. Showers and restrooms are available on-site. Additionally, there are group day-use and overnight facilities. Beyond the park, amenities include a golf course located over 10 miles away.
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