Our properties include the Caddo Lake Lodge, Retreat , Caboose, Ranch House, Lakehouse, Escape and Mallard House (coming soon Caddo Lake RV Club with 3 short or long term rentals)

Located on the banks of Big Cypress Bayou on mysterious Caddo Lake, our properties offer a unique, relaxing retreat whether you’re celebrating a honeymoon or anniversary or just wanting to get away for a weekend.

For your convenience in booking all of our properties, we have partnered with Air BNB as our exclusive booking partner.  We have found that they provide the best experience for both our guests and as a host.  However, if you need to reach out to us if there is an issue or concern with booking through Air BNB, please feel free to call us at 318-349-9768 or 318-455-1070 or email kwells@sbsports.org.  Thanks!!

The Lodge

2325 Blair’s Landing Rd.  Karnack, TX 75661

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 2 baths

The Caddo Lake Lodge is just a short five minute drive to Uncertain, TX where you can find a sampling of restaurants, shopping and important “left at home” amenities.

With 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, the Lodge is fully furnished. The back deck offers one of the highest and most beautiful scenic views on the bayou and lake. With a private dock on the edge of the Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area, you’ll want to bring your camera, binoculars or rod and reel.

Bringing extra family or friends? For an additional fee you can rent the “Caddo Caboose” which used to be a working rail car which has been converted to a one bedroom (queen bed) with a kitchen and bathroom which shares the back deck with the Caddo Lake Lodge. It also has a private deck off the back for guests to enjoy the beautiful lake scenery and a little grilling.

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Caddo Caboose

2325 Blair’s Landing Road, Karnack, TX. 75661

3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath

The Caddo Caboose was used at the Longhorn Ammunition Plant in Karnack, Texas and the plant provided most of the munitions for the world wars through the Korean War. When the Army shut the plant down thirty or so years ago, the creator of the Caddo Caboose took the car and made it into a great weekend getaway which just opened in July of 2008. It no longer looks like a Caboose from the outside but several Caboose fans have become repeat renters after enjoying it tremendously.

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Caddo Lake Retreat

2277 Blairs Landing Rd.  Karnack, TX  75661

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 2 baths

The Caddo Lake Retreat is located along the famous Big Cypress Bayou on Caddo Lake. It is the third property for Kelly and Shelley Wells and joins the popular Caddo Lake Lodge and the Caddo Lake Caboose.

The Retreat is a recently updated mobile home with two bedrooms and two baths with sleeper sofa in the living room and full kitchen and dining room. The retreat is fully furnished and overlooks beautiful Big Cypress on Caddo Lake in Uncertain, Texas. The kitchen and dining room overlook the lake and as you walk out the back door there is a spacious outdoor deck with grill to sit on or take the stairs down to the water’s edge. The Retreat has a newly built boat dock and stall. Guests can bank their jet skis, fishing, ski or pontoon boats easily to the dock as wells as the kayak and canoe that we keep for our guest’s personal use. Not interested in getting out on the water, then fish, swim or sunbathe next to the lake. Additional renovations will continue in the near future to enhance the dock and the surrounding shoreline area. Not interested in getting out on the water, then fish, swim or sunbathe next to the lake. The Caddo Lake Retreat has only one house between itself and the Caddo Lake Lodge and the Caddo Lake Caboose and so family reunions, weddings and small corporate and church groups using all three properties can now sleep up to about 20 people in all three properties. The Retreat is fully furnished, offers cable television and a washer and dryer for guest use.

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Caddo Lake Ranch House

3708 Broadway St.  Uncertain, TX 75661

10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 1.5 baths

The Caddo Lake Ranch House is located in Uncertain, Texas just a mile from the Caddo State Park and only minutes from Johnson’s Marina and Shady Glade Boat launch. It is the fifth property for Kelly and Shelley Wells and joins the popular Caddo Lake Lodge, Caboose, Retreat and the Escape.

The Ranch House is fully furnished and nestled on 104 acres of land as you enter the city of Uncertain. The house is a recently updated home with three bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths with sleeper sofa in the living room, full kitchen and dining room. Wifi, local phone line, Youtube TV and a Roku provided.  It can comfortably sleep 10 guests. For larger groups, special occasions such as weddings and family reunions, you can also rent one of our other properties just 5 minutes away.

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Caddo Lake Escape

500 Jackson Arm, Karnack, TX.  75661

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 1 bath

Escape for a week or a weekend to world famous Caddo Lake. Surrounded by the largest cypress forest in the world and designated as a wetland of international significance, our newest property will accommodate a couple or a family of four with ease and comfort. The Escape includes full kitchen, wi-fi and a king bed and two loft bedrooms which adds to the journey. If escaping to one of Texas last remaining hidden wilderness treasures sounds exciting, we invite you to explore and stay with us.

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Caddo Lake Mallard House

500 Jackson Arm, Karnack, TX.  75661

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath

Escape for a week or a weekend to world famous Caddo Lake. Surrounded by the largest cypress forest in the world and designated as a wetland of international significance, our newest property will accommodate a couple or a family of four with ease and comfort. The Escape includes full kitchen, wi-fi and a king bed and two loft bedrooms which adds to the journey. If escaping to one of Texas last remaining hidden wilderness treasures sounds exciting, we invite you to explore and stay with us.

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Caddo Lakehouse

535 Jackson Arm Rd., Karnack, TX.  75661

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 beds · 1.5 baths

The lake house is located on the shores of Jackson Arm on Caddo Lake. The view from the back porch overlooks the lake. You are only five minutes from the closest boat launch and the area is very peaceful and private.

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Group Bookings

All bookings are now through Air BNB via the links under each of our properties. You can book multiple facilities to accommodate larger groups such as family gatherings, reunions, weddings, fishing and hunting getaways.  We can assist you with which properties will work best for your next group, reunion, wedding or other gathering.

Lodge & Caboose

The Lodge and Caboose can sleep up to 10 guests (8 in the Lodge, 2 in the Caboose). This combination is perfect for a group that wants to be close together but also for one couple to have their own facility and private deck. They share the same steps to the water and dock as well as a common front and back deck.

Lodge & Retreat

These two facilities are 2 houses apart with separate accesses to the water. Together they can sleep up to 14 guests. (8 in the Lodge, 6 in the Retreat). This is great for groups who want their own space but still be close enough to their traveling companions.

Lodge, Caboose & Retreat

All 3 properties can be rented for larger family gatherings or retreats. Together, they can sleep 16 guests (8 in the lodge, 6 in the retreat, 2 in the Caboose).

Amenities

Amenities Include:

  • Canoe and Kayak with life vests (All but the Ranch House)
  • Grill
  • Deck (all but the Ranch House)
  • Boat Dock (All but the Ranch House)
  • DVD Player
  • Smart TV and or Fire Stick/Roku/Apple TV
  • Complimentary Internet for all properties

Stay Info:

  • All bookings are now through Air BNB.  Booking link goes directly to their site.  We can still assist with questions concerning the bookings through 318-349-9768 or 318-455-1070.
  • 6% local and state occupancy tax apply to all room rates
  • 3% convenience fee for credit card payments
  • Check-in from 4 PM or later
  • Check-out 12 noon, later times may be permissible upon request

 

Seasonal Rates: same as Holiday rates and all bookings are through Air BNB.  Air BNB rates reflect our seasonal pricing and long term bookings.

Spring Break:

March 1 thru Mid April (weekday rate is the same as weekend)

Summer:

June 1 thru the first week of August.  (lower weekday rates, Excludes Holidays)

Fall/Winter Special: See rates listed under each property when available

November – February. (Lower weekday rates, Excludes Holidays)

All bookings and associated fees will be through Air BNB and reflect the following at each of our properties.

Weeknights:

Sunday – Thursday

Weekends:

Friday and Saturday
Holidays: 3 day minimum

Additional Guests:

  • 5 and under free
  • Ages 6 to 17 – $15
  • Adults 18 and over $25
  • The number of guests will be verified by the staff. Should there be more guests than originally claimed at booking, we reserve the right to charge the extra guest fee(s) as stated above.

Cancellation Policy:

No refund within 14 days of reservation

Pets:

Small pets under 30 pounds are loved and welcome. Only 2 pest per night allowed and there is a $50 non-refundable pet fee. This fee is used for extra cleaning on the owner’s departure to make sure our properties are extremely clean and fresh and ready for the next guests. Our maintenance staff will verify that there is only one pet per visit. Should more pets be found than allowed, there will be an additional $150.00 non-refundable fee charged.

Testimonials

FAQ & Area Attractions

Caddo Outback Tours

4511 Broadway
Uncertain, TX 75661
903-789-3384

caddoprobass.com

info@caddolaketours.com

Caddo Lake Guide Service

Paul Keith
449 Cypress Dr,
Karnack, TX 75661

318-455-3437

Ole Jiggers Caddo Lake Adventures

Mike Griffis
198 Sesame St. W
Karnack, TX 75661
903-930-6778

http://olejiggercaddolakeadventures.com/

mailto:chumpy.griffis@gmail.com

Caddo Guide Service

168 North Mossy Brake Road
Uncertain, TX 75661
903-789-3268

caddolakeguide.net

Guide Service

Jesse Anders
903-407-5901

Will pick up from Caddo Lake Lodge dock!
2 hr Boat Tour

Louisiana Oil and Gas Museum

200 South Land Avenue
Oil City, LA 71061
318-995-6845

Caddo Outpost

312 Cypress Drive
Uncertain, TX 75661
903-789-3495

Huddie “Leadbelly” Ledbetter Gravesite

Shiloh Baptist Church
10395 Blanchard-Latex Road
Mooringsport, LA 71060
318-929-7334

Historic Caddo Lake Drawbridge

LA Highway 538 at Caddo Lake
Mooringsport, LA 71060
318-929-2806

caddolakedrawbridge.com

Where do I get a fishing license and how much does it cost?

You can purchase fishing licenses at the Wal-mart on Hwy 59 or at the Caddo Lake State Park
One Day Fishing                             Yearly License
Texas Resident:           $11             Texas Resident:         $47
Out-of-State                 $16             Out-of-State               $68
Senior Citizen 65+Yearly License      $22

Who needs a fishing license?

Anyone ages 17 and older.
– If you are fishing off the dock only, you will need a Texas license
– If you are fishing in the water, you can have either a Texas or Louisiana license

Where is the nearest boat ramp

3 miles away. Take a left at the Lighthouse Bar and Grill. Follow the road over the bridge and the boat ramp is on the left.

How far is the boat ramp from the Lodge, Retreat or Caboose?

Take a left and go up the river for a 5 minute ride to our places that will be on the left.

Partners

About the Owners

The Wells Family

Caddo Lake Lodge and Caboose opened on July 4, 2008 out of a lifelong dream of Kelly to own a fishing resort. Growing up, Kelly’s family vacationed on the Little Red River in Hebert Springs, AR at the Rainbow Resort. Many wonderful memories and great trout catches inspired the creation of Caddo Lake Lodge. We have been married for 19 years and have two kids, Hayden 11 and Kinley 9. It is our mission to bring relaxation and memory making getaways to our guests. Each year, we strive to improve the rentals to update them and continue to provide a comfortable stay as well as an opportunity for guests to unplug from the daily stressors of life. We are open to suggestions that would make your next stay more enjoyable and welcome your thoughts in our comment books at each of the facilities.

Sherry and Red

Red and Sherry are a phenomenal team who have taken care of the day to day tasks of maintaining the facilities. They receive so many comments from guests regarding their excellent customer service and their willingness to help with any on-site needs during your stay. Much appreciation is due to this
dynamite duo for their hard work and personal touch that they bring to the customers and our family!