Kincaid Lake Recreation Area, Camping/Day Use
Area Status: Open
The Kincaid Lake Recreation Complex 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.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | The day-use beach area at the Kincaid Lake Recreation Area is open seasonally from Mother's Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, closing the Tuesday after Labor Day. The campground and trails around Kincaid Lake remain closed due to Hurricane Laura damage. |
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Fees: |
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Closest Towns: | Alexandria |
Water: | Drinking water, showers |
Restroom: | Flush Toilets |
General Information
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.Activities
Road Cycling
Campground Camping
Trailers and Campers, Tents, Sanitary Dump Station, Water and Electrical hookupsFire Information | Fire rings/grills |
RV Camping
Hookup - Water | Yes |
Dump Stations | Yes |
Hookups - Electric | Yes |
Fire Information | Fire rings/grills |
Group Camping
Sanitary Dump StationHookups - Electric | Yes |
Fire Information | Fire rings/grills |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Fishing Mode | Bank, Pier fishing |
Day Hiking
Picnicking
Group Picnicking
Boating - Motorized
Launch Ramps | Yes |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Launch Ramps | Yes |