Caddo Lake

Marion County, Texas

Caddo Lake is located in Marion County and is around 40 minutes away from Marshall, Texas, around three hours from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and around 30 minutes from Shreveport, Louisiana.

Thirty-seven miles away is Shreveport Regional Airport, and 15 minutes away is North Caddo Medical Center. Residents can shop at Bossier Towne Shopping Center, and enjoy the numerous local restaurants, such as Rascals Restaurant and J & A Cafe.

Spanning Two States

At 26,800 acres, Caddo Lake covers land in both Texas and Louisiana.

On the Water

There are plenty of opportunities for anglers, with largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, and sunfish being the most frequent catches.

You can also take your boat on the water or go kayaking and canoeing.

What to do in Marion County

Caddo Lake is right on Caddo Lake State Park, which offers hiking trails, boat ramps, camping areas, picnic areas, and more for visitors.

The Historic Jefferson Railway is a fun historic educational site to visit for all ages.

If you want to navigate the nearby swamp areas, Captain Ron’s Swamp Tours gives you a view of the world’s largest stand of Bald Cypress Trees on a guided pontoon boat tour.

The Gone With The Wind Museum is a great option for fans of the book and movie and gives you a unique perspective on the story.

If you haven’t had enough of Captain Ron, Captain Ron’s Gator Park, Petting Zoo, and Gardens give you an off-the-water way to meet local animals and enjoy the outdoors.

Why Caddo Lake?

Caddo Lake offers so much space for enjoying lake activities, as well as being a central location for activities and entertainment in both Texas and Louisiana.