Caddo Lake State Park
- Hike Off the Turkey
- After sleeping in, take a leisurely hike through the forest with a ranger to hike off that Thanksgiving meal!
- A Crafty Caddo Christmas
- Deck the halls in our CCC Hall. Join us by the fire for hot chocolate, cookies, and creating your own Christmas tree ornaments. All supplies will be provided!
- First Day Hike
- Join us for the annual nationwide First Day Hike here at Caddo Lake State Park!
- Fish with a Ranger
- Learn to cast a pole and test your fishing luck on our Saw Mill Pond!
- Track or Treat (Skins and Skulls)
- Safely get up close to some of the wild animals found in east Texas and make your own track to take home!
- Junior Ranger Journal Journey
- Earn your Junior Ranger badge with the assistance of a park ranger!
- Pond Dipping and Ecology
- Learn how to search for the "mysterious" creatures that live in our Saw Mill Pond!
- The Joy of Birding (CLSP Birding Month)
- Channel your inner "Bob Ross" chill, join a ranger on a peaceful bird adventure, and learn the benefits of birding!
- Intro to Paddling
- Learn the basics of paddling and enjoy the beauty and mystery of Caddo Lake inside the Saw Mill Pond!
- Caddo Adventure Day (Day 3 - Main Event)
- Choose your adventure at our 3rd annual Caddo Adventure Day! Participate in archery, fishing, paddling, hiking, learning, and more, throughout multiple days, all inside our beautiful park!
- The Joy of Birding (Intro to Birding)
- Channel your inner "Bob Ross" chill as we search for birds high and low!
- Mothing: Insect Hunt
- Join a ranger to attract insects and learn which ones come out at night!
- Herp Hike
- Join a ranger on a hike to find some of our hopping and slithering friends!
- Meteor Shower/Star Party
- Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and the Perseids Meteor Shower!
- Daytime Astronomy
- Explore the wonders of the sky during the day!
- Incredible Edible Hike
- Join a local forager and park ranger for a "taste"* of Caddo! *Tasting is not guaranteed.*
- Park Cleanup (Trash and Trails)
- Celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping keep Caddo Lake State Park beautiful!
- Skins, Skulls, Tracks, and Scat
- Experience and learn about the critters that call Caddo Lake State Park home!
- Archery 101 (Ages 10+ Only) *Registration Required*
- Learn the basics of archery and practice your skills with a bow and arrow!
- Caddo Indians
- Learn about the history of who used the park land before it was Caddo Lake State Park!
- Backyard Bird Count (Ranger Led & Self-Guided)
- Join the Backyard Bird Count at Caddo Lake State Park to see, hear, and count birds all while enjoying the outdoors!
- Hike with a Ranger
- Join us on a guided hike where we will focus on various topics at Caddo Lake State Park!
- Basics of Fire Making
- Learn the basic techniques, safety, and tools of fire making with a ranger! Hot cocoa and coffee provided!
- Bayou Benefits (World Wetlands Day)
- Celebrate World Wetlands Day by enjoying our Saw Mill Pond and learning about the amazing Big Cypress Bayou!
- Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC Boys)
- Witness the incredible structures and park built by the CCC and learn about their history!
- Boating Safety (Come and Go)
- Learn how to stay safe while on Caddo Lake!
- America's Wonders (Fourth of July Event)
- Experience America's night time wonders during multiple evening activities!
- CCC Dance and Celebration
- Step in to the 1930s and experience a classic dance tradition, exhibit, board games, and more!
- Gyotaku: Fish Art
- Experience the old ways of recording fish and create your own fish print!
- Moonlight Paddle (Saw Mill Pond ONLY)
- Experience our Saw Mill Pond under the Sturgeon Moon!
- Veteran's Ruck Hike (Suicide Awareness Month)
- Join us in support of our Veteran's during this Suicide Awareness Month ruck hike!
- International Observe the Moon Night
- Join us on this international event to observe, explore, appreciate, and learn more about Earth's constant companion, the MOON!
- TX Pollinator BioBlitz (Ranger Guided)
- Join us in this statewide BioBlitz to record as many pollinators as we can for continued conservation efforts!
- TX Pollinator BioBlitz (Self Guided)
- Join us in this statewide BioBlitz to record as many pollinators as we can for continued conservation efforts!
- Hike Off the Leftovers
- We know you had leftovers for lunch... Now, come hike that off too on a different hiking trail!