Big Cypress Bayou, Backwater Jacks

Kayak paddle route map at Backwater Jacks camp on the Big Cypress Bayou. This launch gives access to a number of the named Caddo trails (on the TPWD website). The route here however goes further up the Bayou, hits the Little Cypress, explores various side channels, and ultimately makes a loop to come back the bayou to the launch. Turnarounds and dead ends are yellow dots. Its a great paddle, there are some hidden lakes and other features to find and, although it’s a bit further upstream, it’s a change from the standard Caddo trail set. There is a few dollar fee to park and launch. When I went there was a huge logging operation along the Little Cypress Bayou and I didn’t go past that. Also, a few log jams were encountered on the return loop, but nothing too difficult. And I got a picture of an alligator (see below).