State Park

Caddo Lake State Park: Fishing, Paddling, and Cabins

Caddo Lake State Park, near Karnack in Harrison County, offers camping, historic cabins, boat rentals, and access to a 26,810-acre lake known for largemouth bass and crappie.

Harrison County The Great Outdoors

The park sits on Big Cypress Bayou at 245 Park Road 2, Karnack. You can fish from the pier, launch a boat, rent a canoe, hike 2.5 miles of trails, or stay in one of the historic cabins. Daily entrance is $4 for adults; kids 12 and under get in free. Alligators live in the lake — the park posts safety notices for visitors.

You do not need a fishing license to fish from shore inside a state park. If you fish from a boat, a Texas fishing license is required. The park can fill up on weekends, especially March through November. Book cabins and campsites at texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com or call 512-389-8900.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Caddo Lake State Park

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Property Tax Basics

How Property Taxes Work in Harrison County

Two separate offices handle your property taxes in Harrison County — the appraisal district sets your value, and the tax office collects the bill.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If your home in Harrison County is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces how much of its value is taxed.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ag and Timber Valuation Can Cut Rural Land Taxes

Rural landowners in Harrison County may qualify for a special appraisal based on what the land produces — not what it would sell for — which can greatly reduce property taxes.

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Vehicle Registration

No Emissions Test Required in Harrison County

Harrison County is not one of the 17 Texas counties that require a separate emissions test, so registering your vehicle here is simpler.

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