Stately cypress trees, alligators, and abundant waterfowl inhabit these 8017 acres along Cypress Bayou, which runs into Caddo Lake. An angler's delight, Caddo Lake contains 71 species of fish in its sprawling maze of bayous and sloughs covering 32,000 acres of cypress swamp. Naturalists can enjoy American lotus, lily pads, waterfowl, turtles, frogs, snakes, raccoons, minks, nutrias, beavers, squirrels, armadillos, and white-tailed deer. Activities include camping, hiking, swimming, picnicking, nature study, fishing, and boating. Caddo Indian legend attributes the formation of the lake to an earthquake.

• Try your luck at fishing, as the angling is especially good for crappie and large-mouth and white bass.
• Stroll along the 1 1/2 miles of hiking trails, or along the 3/4-mile nature trail.