Big Cypress Tours

Big Cypress Tours offers public boat ramp access to Big Cypress Bayou and Caddo Lake near Karnack, providing a gateway to one of Texas's most scenic and historically rich waterways. The ramp is located within Caddo Lake State Park and accommodates kayaks, canoes, and larger boats interested in exploring the 26,810-acre lake system. The area is known for its distinctive cypress swamps draped in Spanish moss, making it an excellent destination for paddlers seeking scenic, wildlife-rich paddling through bayou and lake environments.

From this access point, paddlers can explore Big Cypress Bayou's calm, shallow waters and venture into the main lake body, where fishing and nature observation are popular activities. The lake supports diverse wildlife and is historically significant, with heritage dating to early Native American settlements and 19th-century steamboat trade. Fall paddling offers particularly striking scenery with vibrant autumn colors reflecting in the water. A fishing pier is also available at the site for those interested in accessing Caddo Lake's 70+ fish species.