01-18-2013, 07:10 PM
Ten new canoe and kayak trails at Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Bayou will be joining the Texas Paddling Trails family on February 2 (World Wetlands Day), weather permitting. And what better place to be on World Wetlands Day than in a canoe or a kayak in Texas' only natural and possibly grooviest swamp?
Over fifty miles of new loop trails range in length from 2.4 to 8.8 miles and eliminate the need for trailering. Six put-in and take-out points can be found in Caddo Lake State Park, the Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area and Backwater Jack's RV Park, our official trail partners.
Thick bald cypress and a tangle of aquatic plants thrive in the waters at Caddo Lake. Because the vegetation is so lush, much of the lake is really a maze of sloughs, bayous and ponds. The well-marked trails make it possible for visitors to explore this vast and mysterious area without getting lost.
The park affords excellent access to diverse fishing opportunities. (Remember, fishing is always free in Texas State Parks.) Also popular are the park's quaint cabins, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
Over fifty miles of new loop trails range in length from 2.4 to 8.8 miles and eliminate the need for trailering. Six put-in and take-out points can be found in Caddo Lake State Park, the Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area and Backwater Jack's RV Park, our official trail partners.
Thick bald cypress and a tangle of aquatic plants thrive in the waters at Caddo Lake. Because the vegetation is so lush, much of the lake is really a maze of sloughs, bayous and ponds. The well-marked trails make it possible for visitors to explore this vast and mysterious area without getting lost.
The park affords excellent access to diverse fishing opportunities. (Remember, fishing is always free in Texas State Parks.) Also popular are the park's quaint cabins, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.