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    Caddo Lake State Park swimming area

    Caddo Lake State Park, Marshall, TexasLake on Caddo LakeOpen, fee to enter

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    A public swimming area at Caddo Lake State Park, with access to the lake and designated open swimming areas.

    Water
    Lake, Caddo Lake
    Entry
    $4 per person aged 13 and over per day; children aged 12 and under are free.
    Swim hours
    Open daily; park office hours are 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
    Facilities
    Fishing pier, boat ramp, canoe livery, campgrounds
    Dogs
    Dogs must be on leads at all times; owners must clean up after them.
    Children
    Children aged 12 and under enter free.
    Managed by
    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

    Getting there

    The park is at 245 Park Road 2, Karnack, Texas. The park is approximately 14 miles northeast of Marshall.

    32.6892, -94.1889

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Keep dogs on leads.
    • Clean up after dogs.
    • Do not swim in vegetated channels.
    • Do not swim near alligators.

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    Questions about Caddo Lake State Park swimming area

    Can you swim at Caddo Lake State Park swimming area?

    Yes, swimming is permitted in designated open areas of Caddo Lake State Park. The park advises caution because of limited visibility and resident alligators.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Caddo Lake State Park swimming area?

    $4 per person aged 13 and over per day; children aged 12 and under are free.

    Are dogs allowed at Caddo Lake State Park swimming area?

    Dogs must be on leads at all times; owners must clean up after them.

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