Directions to Caddo Lake

To Caddo Lake, Texas:
From Dallas, take I-20 east to Marshall, exit Hwy 59, turn left (north). Watch for the state park sign just past an overhead bridge. Turn right (east) at Hwy 43, go approximately 14 miles to Karnack. Follow Hwy 43 as it bears left towards the state park.

To Pine Needle Lodge:
Continue on Hwy 43 past the state park turnoff, cross the bayou bridge and turn right on the next real road Hwy 805. Continue until the pavement ends and bear right to Pine Needle Lodge. As you go thru the gate, notice parking on both sides of road. Boat ramp is at the end. Unload your vehicle and move it quickly as space at the boat ramp is at a premium. There is a $2.00 per day per vehicle charge payable to Ann or Barry Bennick, the owners of Pine Needle Lodge. Please respect their property.

To Pine Needle Lodge Alternate:                                                                                                                                                                   Follow Pine Needle Lodge directions, but continue past Pine Needle to the next right. The turn will be signed so you cannot miss it.  Registration slips will be located in a container at the ramp. Write your name and tag number on it and drop it off along with your parking fee Pine Needle Lodge on your way over to Goat Island.

Boat rentals:
Canoes can be rented locally from Mountain Sports in Arlington (Bill Anton 817-461-4503); High Trails in Garland (Bob Narramore, 972-272-3353); North Texas Canoes in Carrollton (Rich Manning 972-245-7475); or at Pine Needle Lodge on Caddo Lake (Barry and Ann Bennick 903-665-2911).


Map to Caddo Lake

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