Earl G. Williamson Park

Earl G. Williamson Park offers excellent public boat access to Caddo Lake near Oil City, Louisiana. The 40-acre park features a dedicated boat ramp with ample paved parking and is free to use, making it one of the most accessible launch points on the lake. The facility includes restrooms with showers, a 450-foot fishing pier, and a swimming area—useful amenities for day-trippers and overnight visitors alike.

The park provides comprehensive facilities for extended visits, including tent camping and RV hook-ups, as well as picnic areas and a lighted ball field. Paddlers and boaters launching here will find good access to Caddo Lake's unique cypress-studded waters, which offer calm, scenic paddling through one of Louisiana's most distinctive ecosystems. The park's combination of quality infrastructure and reasonable amenities makes it a convenient base for exploring the lake.