JOHNSON'S RANCH MARINA, located on Caddo Lake in Uncertain, Texas, is the oldest inland marina still operating in the State of Texas. As Caddo is the only naturally formed lake in Texas, ( and was the only lake until the construction of man-made reservoirs. ) JOHNSON'S RANCH has been serving the sportsmen of Texas since 1908.

JOHNSON'S RANCH is a full service marina, supplying the sportsmen of today with boat fuel, live bait, artificial lures, snacks, soft drinks, beer and Uncertain souvenirs, including BrenMar of Texas custom tee shirts. Boat and canoe rentals are available. A parking lot and concrete boat launch is easily accessible for those who want to fish Caddo, an outdoorsman's paradise. Fish, duck and squirrel cleaning is also available.

The large covered over-the-water pavilion adjacent to the JOHNSON'S RANCH office provides guests a relaxing spot to gather and socialize or fish. The pier offers a panoramic view of Caddo's main waterway, Big Cypress Bayou, and the quaint stilt house across the bayou, called "Dick and Charlie's Tea Room". Visitors enjoy the nostalgic sight and sound of Caddo's authentic steamboat, The "Graceful Ghost", as it glides slowly by.

During inclement weather (or televised ball games) a lounge inside the office building offers guests at JOHNSON'S RANCH the warmth of a wood-burning stove in a comfortable setting of leather sofas, tables and chairs (dominoes?) and displays of memorabilia from days gone by. And there is free Wireless Internet! (Yes, JOHNSON'S has gone high tech!)

Year round lodging is available at JOHNSON'S RANCH. Two cabins, POSSUM TROT and KNOTTY PINE offer clean, comfortable air conditioned accommodations, with great screened porches. A third unit, Rollin' on the River, is a spacious mobile home. Cabins and screened shelters are located on the 4.5 acres of the marina and give access to 500 feet of waterfront, and all the excitement that goes on at JOHNSON'S, the center of Caddo Lake activity. JOHNSON'S RANCH strives to provide a wholesome, safe, family environment.

The public restrooms at JOHNSON'S have been updated and improved. Nestled in a backdrop of cane brake, a new board walk and freshly painted facade replicate a walk through a jungle of giant bamboo.

JOHNSON'S also has two camping shelters and an outside shower!.

JOHNSON'S giant Campbell's Tomato Soup Can? Well, you just have to come and see for yourself!!! You will be welcomed by proprietor, Billy Carter, his wife, Dottie, manager Karen Holzman and associate, Leroy Jones.

Caddo Lake Aerial Maps for Sale at Johnson's Ranch. $10.95 in Store or Shipped for $14.95 (Tax and shipping included in price) to anywhere in the USA. For more information or to order, call Karen at 903-789-3213.