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| Attraction: |
Caddo Lake State Park |
| County: |
Marion |
| City: |
Karnack |
| Website: |
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/caddo_lake/ |
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| Description |
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This lake was the only natural lake in Texas until it was artificially
dammed in the early 1900's when oil was found and for flood control
in 1914. A new dam replaced the old one in 1971. Caddo Indian legend
attributes the formation of the lake to a giant flood. Scientists
believe the lake formed when floodwaters, blocked by massive log jams
on the Red River, backed up into the Cypress Bayou watershed, forming
the lake.
The park's original improvements were made by Civilian Conservation
Corps (CCC). Begun by Company 889 in June to November of 1933 and
completed by Company 857 between October 1934 and March 1937. The
U.S. Army had 15 barracks and an Army mess hall that were converted
into the 9 log cabins and group recreation hall that we use today.
There is also a CCC pavilion and remnants of original picnic sites
and a latrine along the trails
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| Hours: |
Open Year Round |
| Contact: |
245 Park Rd 2
Karnack TX 75661
903-679-3351 |
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