Kisatchie Recreation Sites Status Update

Kisatchie Recreation Site Status Update as of September 19, 2023:

  • FIRE RESTRICTION - STAGE 2 - ACROSS THE FOREST - NO OPEN FLAMES ALLOWED AT THIS TIME - THIS INCLUDES CAMPFIRES, BBQ GRILLS, SMOKING!

  • Stage 2 Fire Restriction Forest Order - prohibited actions detailed in the Forest Order. 
  • The Forest is open to hunting. Visit our hunting page for information and guidelines.
  • Dispersed camping (camping outside a designated campground area) is available throughout the Forest for those who enjoy primitive camping. 
  • There are NO cabins for rent on the Kisatchie. 
  • NO reservations are required for campsites - first come, first served. However, you may make reservations for Beaver Dam Campground located on the Caney Ranger District near Minden, LA, on recreation.gov.
  • The Old LSU Walking Trail at the Supervisor’s Office located at the Alexandria Forestry Center, 2500 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, is OPEN.
  • The Dorcheat Road Bridge between Minden and Caney Lake Recreation Area and Beaver Dam Campground will be closed for the rest of the year. Please use South Hwy 159 as an alternate route to access the recreation area and campground.
  • OHV Trail Status may be accessed through the OHV Hotline 866-830-6467. OHV Trails may be closed to motorized use after excessive rainfall. Typically, if the trail is open as of 1:00 p.m. Friday afternoon, it will remain open through the weekend. It is always best to call the District Office to confirm the trail is open before departing for the trail.

Calcasieu Ranger District / Evangeline Unit, Rapides Parish (318-793-9427)

OPEN:

  • All Kincaid Boat Launches
  • Lakeshore Trail - map of Kincaid Lake trails - Kincaid Lake Loop Trail (9.0 miles) remains closed - map of closed trails
  • Valentine Lake Recreation Area and Campground
  • Boy Scout Camp
  • Evangeline Camp
  • Ahtus Melder Camp
  • Wild Azalea Trail (except the Wild Azalea Spur near Kincaid Lake)
  • Loran Campground
  • Claiborne Multiple Use Trails

CLOSED:

  • Kincaid Lake Day-Use and Beach Area  - The beach area will reopen May 2024.
  • Kincaid Lake Group-Use Area 
  • Kincaid Lake Loop Trail 
  • Portions of Lamotte Creek Trail
  • Wild Azalea Spur Trail
  • Kincaid Campgrounds A & B
  • Kincaid Primitive Camp

Calcasieu Ranger District / Vernon Unit, Vernon Parish (318-793-9427)

OPEN:

  • Fullerton Lake (Campground remains closed at this time)
  • Fullerton Interpretive Trail (Campground remains closed at this time)
  • Fullerton Group-Use Area
  • Government Pond Camping and Fishing
  • Hunter Camp
  • Wolf Rock Cave
  • Blue Hole Recreation Complex
  • Wild Turkey Trail
  • Big Branch Trail (a portion is open and a reroute has been provided for users)
  • Longleaf Area

CLOSED:

  • Big Branch Trail (a portion remains closed due to a bridge outtage)
  • Enduro OHV Trail and Campground
  • Fullerton Campground

Caney Ranger District, Claiborne and Webster Parishes (318-927-2061)

NOTE: The Dorcheat Road Bridge between Minden and Caney Lake Recreation Area and Beaver Dam Campground will be closed for the rest of the year. Please use South Hwy 159 as an alternate route to access the recreation area and campground.

OPEN:

  • Caney Lakes Campground (Beaver Dam Campground)
  • Caney Lakes and Corney Lake Boat Launches
  • Sugar Cane National Recreation Trail 
  • Beaver Dam Campground 
  • Corney Bayou Boat Ramp 
  • Corney Lake Day-Use and Group-Use Areas
  • Corney Lake Hunter Camp
  • Sugar Creek Hunter Camp
  • Bucktail Hunter Camp
  • Turkey Trot Hunter Camp

CLOSED:

  • Caney Lakes Day-Use Area and Group Pavilion (will reopen Memorial Day weekend 2023)

Catahoula Ranger District, Grant Parish (318-765-3554)

OPEN:

  • Bankston Hunter Camp
  • Glen Emery Hiking Trail
  • Hickman Trail of the Livingston Multiple-Use Trail System
  • Highway 472 Hunter Camp
  • Iatt Lake
  • Pearson Hunter Camp
  • Saddle Bayou Hunter Camp
  • Stuart Lake Nature Trail 
  • Stuart Lake Recreation Area, Campground, and Group-Use Area

CLOSED:

  • Livingston OHV Little Creek Trail  

Kisatchie Ranger District, Natchitoches Parish (318-472-1840)

OPEN:

  • Anderson Pond Day Use Area 
  • Cane Camp
  • Caroline Dormon Recreation Trail
  • Corral Camp 
  • Coyote Camp
  • Custis Camp 
  • Dogwood Camp
  • Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area and Campground
  • Kisatchie Hills Wilderness and Associated Trails
    • Backbone Trail
    • Turpentine Hill
    • High-Ridge
  • Longleaf Vista Trail, Pavilion, and Picnic Area
  • Lotus Camp
  • Oak Camp
  • Red Bluff Camp
  • Sandstone OHV Trail
  • 395 Parking Area 

Winn Ranger District, Winn Parish (318-628-4664)

OPEN:

  • Gum Springs Campground and Gum Springs Lake
  • Highway 472 Hunter Camp
  • Cloud Crossing Campground
  • Saline Bayou Recreation Trail
  • Gum Springs Horse Campground
  • Gum Springs Horse Trail
  • Saline Bayou (all boat launches are open)
    • Cloud Crossing Launch Area
    • Pearfield Launch Area
    • Goldonna Launch Area
    • Sand Point Launch Area