Kincaid Lake Swim Area OPEN, Camping CLOSED
The Day-Use Area which includes the swim beach and picnic tables are OPEN. The group pavilion may be rented throughout the year. To reserve the group pavilion, please call the Calcasieu Ranger District office at (318) 793-9427.
The campgrounds at Kincaid Lake are currently closed as a result of hurricane damage. Reconstruction is almost complete. Enlarged campsites, new asphalt roads, water lines, sewer lines, electric lines, curbing, steps, lantern holders, and fire rings are all part of the renovation. No estimated date on when the campground will reopen.
The Kincaid Recreation Area on the Evangeline Unit in the Calcasieu Ranger District, has two modern campgrounds, a group picnic area, and a primitive camping area.
Kincaid Lake, a 2,600-acre reservoir, provides the setting for this attractive development.
Kincaid Recreation Area provides a wide range of outdoor opportunities including camping, swimming, picnicking, boating, water skiing, fishing, hiking, and bicycling.
Trash disposal available. Paved roads.
General Information
Day use only: open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Day Use: $5/Vehicle/day.
- Campground A and B, $25 per night for standard sights, $30 per night for double sites
- Kincaid Lake Day-Use Area - $5 per vehicle/per day
- Primitive camping area is $10 per night.
- Kincaid Lake Group-Picnic Area - $35-$75 for Group Shelter - call for reservations
The group pavilion may be rented throughout the year, despite the rest of the day-use area being closed. To reserve the group pavilion, please call the Calcasieu Ranger District office at (318) 793-9427.
Address: 9912 Highway 28 West Boyce, LA 71409
Phone: 318-793-9427
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm; closed all Federal holidays (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 31.2618
Longitude: -92.6305
Directions
From Alexandria, drive west on Louisiana Highway 28 for 12 miles to Louisiana Highway 121 at Gardner. Turn left (south) and go 0.25 mile to Forest Road 279 (Valentine Road). Turn left (east) on Hwy 279 and go 3.5 miles to Forest Road 205, where you will turn left (north) and proceed to the recreation area entrance and fee station.
Facility and Amenity Information
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
The group pavilion may be rented throughout the year, despite the rest of the day-use area being closed. To reserve the group pavilion, please call the Calcasieu Ranger District office at (318) 793-9427.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
