Hiking
The Kisatchie National Forest has over 320 miles of designated hiking trails to explore.
Before heading out to explore one of our many trails, be sure to let someone know where you are going and when to expect your return.
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Beaver Dam Campground
Site Open
Beaver Dam Campground is situated on the shores of Upper Caney Lake in the Caney Lakes Recreation Complex. The campground is located in a beautiful setting among woods, lakes and hills. Swimming,…
Blue Hole Recreation Complex, Day Use
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The Blue Hole Recreation Complex is a compact area that has much to offer visitors. From a group-use picnic shelter, day-use picnic area in the grass along the shore of Blue Hole, to a loop trail…
Calcasieu Ranger District
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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…
Cane Camp
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Visitors to Cane Camp can enjoy a quiet and peaceful setting under the shade of large pine trees carpeted with green grass. This horse camp is located near the Sandstone Multiple-Use Trail and can be…
Caney Lakes Unit
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The Caney Lakes Unit has much to offer its visitors from the National Sugar Cane Recreation Trail to two completely different lake types to choose from for recreation. Both the Upper and Lower Caney…
Caney Ranger District
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The Caney Ranger District encompasses over 32,000 acres and is divided into three units; Caney Lakes (north of Minden), Middle Fork (northeast of Homer), and Corney Lake (near Summerfield).
Caroline Dormon Trailhead
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Visitors to Caroline Dormon Trail can park at the Trailhead which is conveniently located just off the Longleaf Scenic Byway (FH 59). The Caroline Dormon Trail is used by horse riders, hikers, and…
Catahoula Ranger District
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The Catahoula Ranger District encompasses 121,500 acres and is a very popular district with residents of north Rapides and Grant Parishes with its close proximity to Alexandria/Pineville, Ball,…
Cloud Crossing Campground
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Cloud Crossing Campground is a beautiful bottomland area timbered with large hardwoods and pines that is directly adjacent to Saline Bayou National Wild and Scenic River. The terrain is flat with…
Corral Camp
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A Primitive camp inside the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve. This camp is available for Off-highway Vehicle riders and general camping. No horse camping allowed.