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Gum Springs Horse Camp and Trails
The Gum Springs Equestrian Camp is a very popular destination for cowboys and cowgirls from all over Louisiana and other states such as Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Nebraska. This is a great forest ride and the trail is wide enough to accommodate wagons. There is plenty of parking for pickup trucks with trailers. There is also primitive camping, hitching posts, corral, vault toilet, water, and trash disposal.
The SHORT LOOP of Gum Springs Horse Trail is OPEN.
The LONG LOOP of Gum Springs Horse Trail is OPEN.
Visitors can access two developed equestrian trails and miles of open forest at the Gum Spring trailhead. The trails are wide enough to accommodate wagons. Sections of both trails pass through Keiffer Prairie where native grasses and cedar trees are predominate. You will also enjoy piney woods and hardwood bottoms as you ride along these trails.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Both the Short Loop and Long Loop are OPEN. |
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| Fees: | Cost is $10 for overnight camping only. Riding on the trail is free. |
| Permit Info: | Groups of 75 or more should contact the Winn District Office (ph. 318-628-4664) at least 48 hours prior to riding to obtain a special use permit. |
| Closest Towns: | Winnfield |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Information Center: | Blue Loop:Water is available year-round at the 1-acre Bombing Range Pond and elsewhere along the trails. |
General Information
Directions: From Winnfield, drive 8 miles west on U.S. Hwy. 84 to the recreation area junction, a signed location.Activities
Mountain Biking
Campground Camping
Tents, trailers and campers| Fire Information | Fire rings/grills |
RV Camping
Tents, trailers and campers| Fire Information | Fire rings/grills |
Group Camping
Tents, trailers, campers| Fire Information | Fire ring/grills |
Day Hiking
Horse Camping
tents, trailers, campers| Size Restrictions | Yes |
| Fire Information | Fire rings/grills |
| Corrals | Yes |
| Water Availability | Drinking water |
| Hitching Rails | Yes, hitching posts |
Horse Riding
The Blue Loop (blazed with blue diamonds) is approximately 5.6 miles in length. This trail crosses over two bridges. The Yellow Loop (blazed with yellow diamonds) is approximately 18 miles in length. This loop follows the Blue Loop for about 2.5 miles. These sections will be blazed with both blue and yellow diamonds.| Water Availability | Blue Loop:Water is available year-round at the 1-acre Bombing Range Pond and elsewhere along the trail depending on current rainfall. Yellow Loop: The Yellow Loop Trail passes between the Mose Blake ponds and has water intermittently along the rest of the trail. |
Picnicking
| Fire Information | Fire rings/grills |