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Caddo Lake Camping / Paddling

When:
Thursday, October 6, 2016, 5:00 PM until Sunday, October 9, 2016, 2:00 PM
Where:
Caddo Lakes State Park
245 Park Rd 2
Karnack, TX  75661

903-679-3351
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Karen R Newcomb
Category:
HASK Paddle Trip
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
This is an ACA sanctioned event. All participants must wear a PFD. Non-HASK participants must sign a waiver. See all rules at the bottom of this page.
Cancellation Policy:
Please notify Event Contact if you are cancelling.
Capacity:
14
Available Slots:
1
No Fee
No Fee
No Fee
Trip Report:
 
Enjoy camping and paddling at beautiful Caddo Lake / Big Cypress Bayou where bald cypress trees draped with Span­ish moss tower over a maze of bayous, sloughs and ponds.  There are over 50 miles of boat roads and kayak trails in the area.  We will explore several of them!  This is a level 2 trip due to trip mileage length and potential hazards (current in Big Cypress Bayou and nearby distributaries, alligators, sun, mosquitoes).
 
Official Paddle Trips:
  • On Friday there will be a shorter paddle in the late afternoon / early evening (4 PM - 6 / 7 PM) for those of us that can reach the campsites by about 3:30 PM.  We will put in at the Park's boat launch, about 1/4 mi. away from the campsites.
  •  On Saturday is our longest paddle (9 AM - 3 / 4 PM).  Again, we anticipate the put in will be at the Park's boat launch, about 1/4 mi. away from the campsites.
  • On Sunday is a middle length paddle (9 AM - 1 / 2 PM) from the Shady Glade Resort in Uncertain, Texas.  Leaving for return trip to Houston from the Shady Glade.
Please let me know which of the 3 paddles you plan to participate in!  By Friday September 30 - please inform me if you will arrive early enough to attend Friday's paddle AND if you plan to stay late enough to attend Sunday's paddle.
 
If some participants are interested, we can plan to break up into 2 groups on the Friday and Saturday paddles in order to have shorter alternatives for those of us who want that.  Please let me know if you desire that option so that I can work to accommodate you with a route and a trained Trip Leader.
 
Please bring plenty of water, sunscreen, lunch and snacks.
Please bring your radios - if you have them!
GPS will likely not be necessary, but you may want to pick up a map of the boat roads at park headquarters.
 
Unofficial Paddle Trips:
If you arrive Thursday or early Friday - you can paddle on your own!
 
Camping:
Please join us at Caddo Lake State Park: http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/caddo-lake.  I have reserved 2 Shelter sites & 2 Tent Sites that can hold multiple campers/tents. One of them is available on Thursday night, for anyone who wants to arrive early.  All are available Friday & Saturday nights.  Please contact me to sign up for one of these sites.  I will cancel any excess sites by Friday, September 30.
 
Map of the park:
For people who are interested, on Saturday night we can plan to eat at a restaurant either locally or in the historic town of Jefferson where we could eat and enjoy their shops.  This is optional of course.
 

Trip Leader

Karen Newcomb

Trip Assistants

Denise King

Trip Rating*

2

Ready to Launch at

~4 PM Friday, 9 AM Saturday, 9 AM Sunday 

Duration (hours)

2-3 hrs Friday, 6-7 hrs Saturday, 4-5 hrs Sunday

Paddling Miles

TBD

Emergency Initiator

County Sheriff

  

Latest Expected Return

 7 PM Friday, 4 PM Saturday,  2 PM Sunday

Auto Description/Lic #

Silver Toyota Sequoia

Distance from Houston

234 miles from downtown HOU
 

 

 

 

 

This is an ACA sanctioned event. Every participant must wear a PFD.

 

Waivers - Please complete our easy to use online waiver if you are a HASK member who has not signed a waiver within the last 12 months or a non- HASK participant. Read the waiver carefully.  You give up substantial rights when you sign it.

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  • Respond to the “Confirm your E-Signature” email from ACA / HASK to confirm your email address.  Wavier is now complete and valid.
  • You will receive a confirmation email. Please download and print a copy of the waiver and bring it to the trip put-in.