Caddo Lake State Park Entrance Portals

The entrance portals of Caddo Lake State Park feature natural stone construction combined with wooden framing to create gateway structures. These markers stand at the threshold where visitors transition from the road into the forested swamp landscape ahead.

These entrance portals were built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps during a nationwide effort to develop park infrastructure. The program put workers to use creating outdoor recreation spaces across America during a time of economic hardship.

The entrance portals reflect the architectural philosophy of integrating park structures with the natural landscape through the use of local materials and traditional craftsmanship.

The portals are easy to spot and serve as your first landmark when entering the park from the parking area. From this point you can access the walking paths and fishing areas that are distributed throughout the grounds.

The stones in these portals were sourced from the East Texas area and were hand-fitted into place by workers. This choice of local material made the construction both practical and helped the structures blend into the surrounding forest setting.

Location: Harrison County

Architectural style: National Park Service rustic

GPS coordinates: 32.67866,-94.17561

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:24