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Calcasieu Ranger District
The Calcasieu Ranger District is divided into two land areas called units; the Evangeline Unit (97,000 acres, Rapides Parish) and the Vernon Unit (85,000 acres, Vernon Parish).Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities in beautiful longleaf pine stands.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed all Federal holidays. |
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| Information Center: | The Calcasieu Ranger District Office is located on Highway 28 West, two miles east of Gardner and ten miles west of Alexandria, Louisiana. |
General Information
Directions:Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Calcasieu Ranger District
- Evangeline Unit
- Claiborne Multi-Use Trails
- Indian Ridge Trail
- Lamotte Creek Trail
- Loran/Claiborne Trailhead Camp
- Wild Azalea Trail
- Vernon Unit
- Big Branch Trail
- Enduro Trail
- Fullerton Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
- Ol Sarge Trail
- Wild Turkey Trail
Road Cycling
Areas for Road Cycling at Calcasieu Ranger District
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Calcasieu Ranger District
- Evangeline Unit
- Ahtus Melder Camp
- Boy Scout Camp
- Evangeline Camp
- Kincaid Lake Recreation Area, Camping/Day Use
- Loran/Claiborne Trailhead Camp
- Valentine Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
- Wild Azalea Trail
- Vernon Unit
- Enduro Camp
- Fullerton Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
- Hunter Camp
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Calcasieu Ranger District
- Evangeline Unit
- Ahtus Melder Camp
- Boy Scout Camp
- Kincaid Lake Recreation Area, Camping/Day Use
- Loran/Claiborne Trailhead Camp
- Valentine Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
- Fullerton Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Calcasieu Ranger District
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Calcasieu Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Calcasieu Ranger District
- Evangeline Unit
- Claiborne Multi-Use Trails
- Evangeline Camp
- Indian Ridge Trail
- Kincaid Lake East Boat Launch
- Kincaid Lake Recreation Area, Camping/Day Use
- Kincaid Lake West Boat Launch
- Kincaid Loop Trail
- Lamotte Creek Trail
- Valentine Lake Loop Trail
- Valentine Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
- Wild Azalea Trail
- Vernon Unit
- Big Branch Trail
- Blue Hole Recreation Complex, Day Use
- Enduro Trail
- Fullerton Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
- Hunter Camp
- Ol Sarge Trail
- Wild Turkey Trail
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Calcasieu Ranger District
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Calcasieu Ranger District
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Calcasieu Ranger District
- Evangeline Unit
- Bayou Boeuf Natural Area
- Castor Creek Scenic Area
- Indian Ridge Trail
- Kincaid Loop Trail
- Lamotte Creek Trail
- Vernon Unit
- Blue Hole Recreation Complex, Day Use
- Hunter Camp
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Calcasieu Ranger District
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Calcasieu Ranger District
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Calcasieu Ranger District
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Calcasieu Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Calcasieu Ranger District
- Evangeline Unit
- Kincaid Lake Recreation Area, Camping/Day Use
- Loran/Claiborne Trailhead Camp
- Valentine Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
- Vernon Unit
- Blue Hole Recreation Complex, Day Use
- Fullerton Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Calcasieu Ranger District
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Calcasieu Ranger District
- Evangeline Unit
- Kincaid Lake East Boat Launch
- Kincaid Lake Recreation Area, Camping/Day Use
- Kincaid Lake West Boat Launch
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Calcasieu Ranger District
- Evangeline Unit
- Kincaid Lake East Boat Launch
- Kincaid Lake Recreation Area, Camping/Day Use
- Kincaid Lake West Boat Launch
- Valentine Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
- Vernon Unit
- Blue Hole Recreation Complex, Day Use
- Fullerton Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Calcasieu Ranger District
Waterskiing
Areas for Waterskiing at Calcasieu Ranger District