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. 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!)

The JOHNSON'S RANCH parking lot is THE place to view Uncertain's annual parades and fireworks displays. Parades follow the shore line of Big Cypress on July 4th and the 3rd Sunday of December when cleverly decorated boats pass by. DJs, live bands, entertainers and vendors provide a festival mood along the bayou. (There is no admission for parade entries or viewing.)

Magnificent firework displays fill the night skies on New Year's Eve and July 4th. JOHNSON'S RANCH offers the best viewing area for these explosive extravaganzas that are set off from boats anchored in the center of the bayou. Fireworks begin at "dark-thirty". There is no admission to any of these events.

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.

Camping shelters and an outside shower will be ready for use by spring.

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.