Caddo Lake State Park, TX
We stopped at Caddo Lake State Park in northeast Texas in July of 2022. I had seen a lot about the birds you could see on the lake and was really looking forward to visiting this park. There are campsites for both big and small rigs and some really nice tent and cabin sites. You will need to pay attention to the site sizes when reserving your spot. The big rig friendly sites seem to fill quickly. The site I picked was fine for us, but we had no extra length. The campsites have a lot of privacy and are beautifully separated from each other. The trails are within walking distance of the campsites, so is the lake. We rented a canoe (It was heavy, be prepared) and enjoyed a paddle on the Mill Pond area of the lake. We went a little bit into the main lake, but not being experienced paddlers, we decided to stick closer to the launch. It was fun paddling and seeing the cypress trees, lily pads and turtles from close up. I walked some of the trail system. The trails are well maintained and have lots of little bridges. I enjoyed the trails and really wanted to see more, but time and daylight was limited. This park is a great balance between swamp and woods. The visitor center is excellent and worth spending time reading about the history of the area in. I think the best time to visit this park would be fall to spring. We didn't see many birds, they weren't migrating through when we were there. The park is well cared for and well loved by it's staff and visitors.
