RV Park near Caddo Lake
Spend your days on Caddo Lake's cypress bayous and come back to a full-hookup site under the pines, about 27 minutes away.
- Caddo Lake SP ≈18 mi
- Uncertain ≈22 mi
- 48+ sites
- Big rigs welcome
- Full hook-ups · 50/30/20 amp
- Pets stay free
Timberline → Caddo Lake
- Head north on Elysian Fields Ave (it becomes Indian Springs Dr) to US-80 / Victory Dr.
- Turn left (west) on US-80 for about 1 mile.
- Turn right on US-59 / East End Blvd, then right onto TX-43 North.
- Follow TX-43 about 14.5 miles toward Karnack, then turn right on FM 2198. It leads to Caddo Lake State Park (Park Road 2) and on to Uncertain.
Coming back, reverse the steps. Arriving from I-20? Take Exit 620 and head north 2.7 miles on FM 31 / Elysian Fields to 4000 Elysian Fields Ave.
Late arrivals welcome
Late arrivals are welcome and no check-in is required. Once you book a site, it’s yours. Pay ahead online, or use the clearly marked late-payment drop box (cash, check or money order; envelopes and pens are provided). There’s no office or staff on site, so please book online or call ahead.
Early check-in & late check-out: Early check-in and late check-out are available on request. Just ask when you book or call.
Distances and drive times are approximate, calculated with the OSRM routing engine (router.project-osrm.org) from our front gate on Oct 19, 2026. They don't include traffic, construction, or stops, so plan for extra time in a big rig.
Things to do at Caddo Lake
Caddo Lake State Park
Paddle under moss-draped bald cypress on Big Cypress Bayou and Saw Mill Pond, fish, hike or picnic. It's $4 per adult, and kids 12 and under get in free. Day passes can sell out, so reserve ahead. Alligators live here, so follow the park's safety tips.
Boat tours from Uncertain
Local marinas run guided tours, and schedules depend on the weather. Johnson's Ranch Marina offers tours of about an hour on a go-devil or a pontoon. Captain Ron's runs 90-minute pontoon tours Friday through Sunday. Shady Glade Marina is another option.
Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
The refuge covers 8,493 acres near Karnack, with wildlife drives and trails and more than 200 recorded bird species.
Karnack history
Karnack is the childhood home of Lady Bird Johnson. Historic Jefferson, once one of Texas's biggest inland ports, is about 18 mi from us.
A big-rig base for lake trips
Lodging around the lake is mostly small cabins and marina motels. If you're bringing a larger RV, Timberline gives you 48+ full-hookup sites with 50/30/20 amp, unlimited WiFi, a coin laundry and hot showers, all for flat site service fees. Rates are $40–$45 nightly, $190–$220 weekly, or $470–$570 monthly by phone. Veterans save 10% on the daily rate, and pets stay free.
Anglers: bass clubs and kayak series hold tournaments on Caddo through the year. If you're towing a boat, call ahead and we'll find you a site with room for the trailer.
Quiet hours run 9 PM to 8 AM. You can be on the water at dawn and still get a good night's sleep under the pines. You also have Marshall nearby, with the FireAnt Festival (second Saturday of October), ETBU Tigers football and Shreveport-Bossier about 45 minutes east.
Questions from Caddo Lake travelers
How far is Timberline from Caddo Lake State Park?
About 17.7 miles, roughly 27 minutes via TX-43 and FM 2198. Uncertain is about 22 miles (≈35 min). Both are OSRM estimates and approximate.
Can I bring my boat trailer?
Call ahead at 903-930-6640 and we’ll place you on a site with room for it.
We’ll be on the water until dark. Can we come back late?
Late arrivals are welcome and no check-in is required. Once you book a site, it’s yours. Pay ahead online, or use the clearly marked late-payment drop box (cash, check or money order; envelopes and pens are provided). There’s no office or staff on site, so please book online or call ahead.
Can we check in early to get on the lake sooner?
Early check-in and late check-out are available on request. Just ask when you book or call.
Do you take big rigs?
Yes. Big rigs are welcome.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, and pets stay free. Keep them away from the water’s edge at the lake, since alligators live in Caddo.
Reserve your site at Timberline RV Park
Daily $40–$45 · Weekly $190–$220 · Monthly $470–$570 (monthly by phone). Veterans save 10% on the daily rate.