Overview

4.5

384 reviews

Excellent82%
Very good13%
Average3%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travelers talk about

“pontoon boat” (41 reviews)

“caddo lake” (132 reviews)

“cypress trees” (30 reviews)

Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours

LOCATION

756 Pine Island Rd, Karnack, TX 75661-2025

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randolphk784

Texas Gulf Coast, Texas

2

Reviewed 2 days ago

Fantastic Trip

A cousin came to visit and we had taken him on this tour before and he was so impressed he wanted to do it again. The ecosystem and scenery is just amazing. The guide's knowledge of the lake and its history is fantastic.

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389dsimpson

Shreveport, Louisiana

1

Reviewed 2 days ago

Great trip.

Had a wonderful time on the tour. The guide was very knowledgeable of the area and wildlife. Will be back to do it again.

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Lindsay A

1

Reviewed 5 days ago

Best Tour in Texas

My husband and I recently took a trip out to Texas and this tour was the best part of our trip! Captain Ron and Panda are hilarious and extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend this trip to anyone.

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755terry

2

Reviewed 6 days ago

Enjoyable boat tour

Captain Ron’s tour has become our thing to do when family or friends come to visit. The tour is interesting and pleasant. Each time I’v been there has been something new to learn or see. Caddo is a beautiful place! Captain Ron’s Tour allows you...More

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whitewrightkid

Whitewright, Texas

1

Reviewed 1 week ago

Caddo tour

Had a great time. Ron was our tour guide and we had our grandkids with us. He was excellent with them. He took his time, talked to them about Caddo Lake, and explained all about the wildlife in the area. Ron did a great job...More

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Ulli4422

3

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Amazing Swamp Tour

Captain Ron took us to a great trip into the fascinating swamps of Caddo Lake. We loved to see both the beautiful nature and the gorgeous houses located at the waterside and couldn't stop taking pictures of this great location. Thanks to Captain Ron for...More

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Thank you for the nice review and I'm glad you enjoyed the water forest as much as I do. Capt. Ron

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golferjray

1

Reviewed 1 week ago

Caddo Lake tour

We went on a Saturday in the spring and had a great time. It was informative and leisurely, which was exactly what we wanted. The tour made me interested in getting deeper into the lake.

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jfz1963

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

3

Reviewed 1 week ago

informative and lovely

I truly enjoyed my tour. While it was an not exciting alligator adventure, it was beautiful and very interesting. We saw Turtles, Birds and the most amazing trees and wildlife. Our guide was very knowledgeable and he was fun too.

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So sorry we didn't see any gators, but the water forest kinda makes up for it. Caddo Lake is one of the most beautiful environments in the world, thank you for letting me share it with you. Capt. Ron

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Glenn C

1

Reviewed 1 week ago

My Swamp Tour

The swamp tour was a great experience. The ride through the moss covered forest part enchanting. Capt Ron narrated the history of the lake which enhanced the experience.

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ohandrea2018

Carrollton, Texas

1

Reviewed 1 week ago

Great Outing

Captain Ron is very knowledgeable about Caddo Lake and made the experience out on the water a lot of fun. My friends and I heard a lot of Texas history that we never had before. I only wish that the tour was a little longer....More

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Questions & Answers

gfcf132

hours for boat tour and cost 5/18-5/20 also is the Big Pine Lodge open on the days mentioned?

May 11, 2017|

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Boat tours are at 10am, 12 noon, 2 pm and 4 pm,,, Wed. thru Sunday. Big pines Lodge is open at 4pm on thursdays

gfcf132

Time and cost of boat tours 5/18-5/20 also is The Big Pines Lodge open ? Thank you!

May 11, 2017|

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The restaurant is open Thursday through Sunday I believe. The swamp tour cost varies by time but is not expensive.

sherri g

What happened to the steamboat? Is there only pontoon boat tours now? Thanks

October 12, 2016|

Answer

Only pontoon tours now. Captain Ron told us he had employees to run the Steamboat and pontoon tours and the caused a great deal of damage - so much that he took over the pontoon tours himself and had to let the Steamboat... More