Harris Lake

Located in Marshall, Texas

Harris Lake is located in Marshall, a charming historic town on the eastern edge of Texas. It features a variety of shops and restaurants along with Wiley College, Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center, and Harrison County Airport.

Longview is just 30 minutes east of Marshall if you are looking for a bigger city scene. It houses the East Texas Airport, Long View Medical Center, and LeTourneau University.

Dallas is under a three-hour drive from here, and Shreveport, Louisiana is around an hour away.

Enjoy the Outdoors

Harris Lake’s tranquil waters and natural shoreline make it one of the best escapes in the city. It is known to be a great fishing hole, holding a variety of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and sunfish.

Kayakers and canoers have a wonderful time paddling the lake alongside mallards and other waterfowl. If you sit quietly upon the shore you may spot a woodpecker, finch, red cardinal, or eastern bluebird.

The World’s Largest Cypress Forest

Harris Lake is approximately 20 miles from Lake Caddo, a location famous for its ancient cypress trees and mystic landscapes. Being the largest cypress forest in the world, there is nothing else quite like it.

Its beauty attracts photographers, kayakers, canoers, anglers, nature-lovers, and tourists alike. Big Cypress Tours, Caddo Outback Tours, or Captain Ron’s Swamp Tours will take you on a guided tour of the waters.

Caddo Lake State Park features a great network of trails for hiking or biking along with camping areas.

The Perfect Location

Located in Marshall with Longview and Lake Caddo nearby, Harris Lake is in the perfect location for families, retirees, and vacationers.