Kincaid Lake Swim Area CLOSED, Camping CLOSED

Campground closure

Closed (US Forest Service)

The Day-Use Area which includes the swim beach and picnic tables are CLOSED to the public from Labor Day until Mother's Day, 2025. 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.

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. Currently, the Forest Service is waiting on the new bathrooms. No estimated date on when the campground will reopen.

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.

Fees

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

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.