The Ahtus Melder Equestrian Camp is set up very openly, leaving the campers to
use their imagination on how best to camp. Melder Camp is very primitive, no
water is available, no restroom facilities, please bring your trash out with
you and enjoy your stay.

<p>The Ahtus Melder Equestrian Camp is set up very openly, leaving the campers to use their imagination on how best to camp. Melder Camp is very primitive, no water is available, no restroom facilities, please bring your trash out with you and enjoy your stay.</p>

A $5 fee is charged to ride the Claiborne Multi-Use Trail.  No fee for camping
or riding horseback crosscountry. If horses and riders access the Claiborne
Multi-Use Trail, then they pay $5 per horse.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Ahtus Melder Camp

The Bankston Camp is a very primitive camping experience northeast of the town
of Williana, Louisiana. This camp is located just outside the borders of the
Catahoula National Wildlife Management Preserve.

The Bankston Camp is a very primitive camping experience northeast of the town of Williana, Louisiana. This camp is located just outside the borders of the Catahoula National Wildlife Management Preserve.

Bankston Camp

## Overview

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, boating, fishing and water
skiing are the top activities.  
  
Sugar Cane National Recreation Trail passes right next to the campground and
offers varied terrain for hikers and bikers. The Sugar Cane trail was named
for the crop that was once cultivated here, in addition to cotton.

## Recreation

Bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill and sandbass can be caught in the lakes. The
Sugar Cane Trail spans 5.7 miles and the Lost Man Loop spans 2 miles. Both are
open to hiking and mountain biking.

## Facilities

Campsites come with electric and water hookups. The group picnic area
accommodates up to 200 guests while each campsite fits up to eight campers. A
sanitary dump station, drinking water and flush toilets are provided.

## Natural Features

Beaver Dam sits at an elevation of 160 feet along the north shores of the
125-acre Upper Caney Lake. The group picnic area is near Lower Caney Lake,
spanning 250 acres.  
  
Kisatchie National Forest, the only national forest in Louisiana, spans
604,000 acres and mostly consists of bayous with bald cypress groves and old
growth pine.

## Nearby Attractions

The city of Minden has restaurants, shopping and golfing.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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, boating, fishing and water skiing are the top activities.  
<br/><br/>
Sugar Cane National Recreation Trail passes right next to the campground and offers varied terrain for hikers and bikers. The Sugar Cane trail was named for the crop that was once cultivated here, in addition to cotton. 
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill and sandbass can be caught in the lakes. The Sugar Cane Trail spans 5.7 miles and the Lost Man Loop spans 2 miles. Both are open to hiking and mountain biking. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Campsites come with electric and water hookups. The group picnic area accommodates up to 200 guests while each campsite fits up to eight campers. A sanitary dump station, drinking water and flush toilets are provided. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Beaver Dam sits at an elevation of 160 feet along the north shores of the 125-acre Upper Caney Lake. The group picnic area is near Lower Caney Lake, spanning 250 acres. <br/><br/>
Kisatchie National Forest, the only national forest in Louisiana, spans 604,000 acres and mostly consists of bayous with bald cypress groves and old growth pine.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The city of Minden has restaurants, shopping and golfing.

BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND

Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)

Visitors to Middle Fork's Bucktail Camp and Turkey Trot Camp should expect
very primitive camping. Both camps are designated hunter's camps which means
they are only maintained during hunting season. They are, however, open year-
around and can be used by all visitors.

Visitors to Middle Fork's Bucktail Camp and Turkey Trot Camp should expect very primitive camping. Both camps are designated hunter's camps which means they are only maintained during hunting season. They are, however, open year-around and can be used by all visitors.

Bucktail Hunter Camp

The Catahoula Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden was started in 1995 as a
project between the US Forest Service and Gardeners for Wildlife, a not-for-
profit group of active local residents committed to environmental
volunteerism. The goal of the project was to create a watchable wildlife
recreation opportunity emphasizing education and appreciation of nature. The
garden attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and other plant-loving insects in
an interpreted setting that is inviting to the general public.

<p>The Catahoula Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden was started in 1995 as a project between the US Forest Service and Gardeners for Wildlife, a not-for-profit group of active local residents committed to environmental volunteerism. The goal of the project was to create a watchable wildlife recreation opportunity emphasizing education and appreciation of nature. The garden attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and other plant-loving insects in an interpreted setting that is inviting to the general public.</p>

Butterfly Garden

## Overview

**This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and
claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by
scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay
feature.**

**If this option is available, you will need to first download the free
Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your
arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.**

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.</strong></p>
<p><strong>If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.</strong></p>

Cane

Cloud Crossing Recreation Area

A Primitive camp inside the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve.
This camp is available for OHV and general camping. No horse camping allowed.

<p>A Primitive camp inside the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve. This camp is available for OHV and general camping. No horse camping allowed.</p>

OHV riding is available from the Corral Camp with easy access to the Sandstone
Multiple-Use Trail System. The Sandstone Trail has a $5 per operator fee.
Daily usage fee: $10/site/night.

Corral Camp

Corral Ohv Camp

Visitors to Coyote Camp can enjoy an out-of-the-way camping area within the
National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve. Although this camp is a
designated hunter's camp, it can be utilized year around by general forest
visitors. Very primitive site with limited facilities. There is OHV access to
the Sandstone Trail.

Visitors to Coyote Camp can enjoy an out-of-the-way camping area within the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve. Although this camp is a designated hunter's camp, it can be utilized year around by general forest visitors. Very primitive site with limited facilities. There is OHV access to the Sandstone Trail.

Coyote Camp

Visitors to the Dogwood Campground are near the beginning of the Longleaf
Trail Scenic Byway. Easy access to the district and spring dogwood blooms make
this campground a popular destination for visitors who want to cover the whole
district. Camping (16 drive-in units accessible to small RV's and trailers),
drinking water, and sanitary facilities (flush toilets). Trash disposal
available.

<p>Visitors to the Dogwood Campground are near the beginning of the Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway. Easy access to the district and spring dogwood blooms make this campground a popular destination for visitors who want to cover the whole district. Camping (16 drive-in units accessible to small RV&#39;s and trailers), drinking water, and sanitary facilities (flush toilets). Trash disposal available.</p>

Dogwood Camp

The Enduro camp has vaulted restrooms. There are no trash receptacles so
please bring out what you bring in. There is no water available at this site
so be sure to bring plenty of your own.

<p>The Enduro camp has vaulted restrooms. There are no trash receptacles so please bring out what you bring in. There is no water available at this site so be sure to bring plenty of your own.&nbsp;</p>

The Enduro Camp has a $10/single site/night fee.

Enduro Camp

The Evangeline Camp is located 4 miles south of Louisiana Highway 28 on Forest
Road 273 (Messina Road). This road is paved until about 1/2 mile from the camp
where it turns into gravel. The best camping flats are just down the hill past
the vaulted restroom. There is no water at this site.

<p>The Evangeline Camp is located 4 miles south of Louisiana Highway 28 on Forest Road 273 (Messina Road). This road is paved until about 1/2 mile from the camp where it turns into gravel. The best camping flats are just down the hill past the vaulted restroom. There is no water at this site.</p>

Evangeline Camp

The Fullerton Lake Recreation Complex was once the site of the Fullerton
Sawmill and community, which was placed on the National Register of Historic
Places in 1986. Ruins and foundations of one of the largest sawmill operations
in the South may be seen on the 1.6 mile Fullerton Mill Trail. The Fullerton
Recreation Complex has single and group day-use picnic facilities, camping
areas for trailers, campers, and tents, fire rings, bank fishing, non-
motorized boat launch and boating, hiking and biking trails, flush restrooms,
water, and trash receptacles.

<p>The Fullerton Lake Recreation Complex was once the site of the Fullerton Sawmill and community, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Ruins and foundations of one of the largest sawmill operations in the South may be seen on the 1.6 mile Fullerton Mill Trail. The Fullerton Recreation Complex has single and group day-use picnic facilities, camping areas for trailers, campers, and tents, fire rings, bank fishing, non-motorized boat launch and boating, hiking and biking trails, flush restrooms, water, and trash receptacles.</p>

The Fullerton Lake Campground has a $15 per night camping fee. $35-75 per day
fee for Group Use Area.

Fullerton Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use

Fullerton Recreation Area

Gum Springs Recreation Area

The Gum Springs Campground is located in an area of hilly terrain and natural
springs.

Gum Springs Recreation Complex exhibits recreation design and construction
from the Civilian Conservation Corps era of the 1930's. Gum Springs campground
offers basic recreation opportunities of picnicking and camping and is close
to Gum Springs Horse Camp and Trail.

See more about equestrian camping opportunities by clicking here.

<p>The Gum Springs Campground is located in an area of hilly terrain and natural springs.&nbsp;</p><p>Gum Springs Recreation Complex exhibits recreation design and construction from the Civilian Conservation Corps era of the 1930&#39;s. Gum Springs campground offers basic recreation opportunities of picnicking and camping and is close to Gum Springs Horse Camp and Trail.</p><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/kisatchie/recreation/picnickinginfo/recarea/?recid=34839&amp;actid=70">See more about equestrian camping opportunities by clicking here.</a></p>

The Gum Springs Day-Use Area is free.  Gum Springs Campground is
$10/site/night.  The Gum Springs Horse Trail is free.  The Gum Springs Horse
Camp is $10/night.

Gum Springs Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use

The Hunter Camp is a very primitive camping area in the middle of the forest.
There is a camping loop area and a vault restroom facility and is centrally
located near the Ouiska Chitto Trail. The Longleaf Scenic Area is also nearby
with the Big Branch Trail running right next to the camp.

The Hunter Camp is a very primitive camping area in the middle of the forest. There is a camping loop area and a vault restroom facility and is centrally located near the Ouiska Chitto Trail. The Longleaf Scenic Area is also nearby with the Big Branch Trail running right next to the camp.

Hunter Camp

## Overview

**All campsites are available for reservations on****Recreation.gov****for up
to 6 months. If you choose not pre-book a reservation online, you will need to
download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-
app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular
service. Once you choose a site that is not booked, you may book the site of
your choosing online.**

## Recreation

Camping, hiking, biking, fishing, boating, seasonal swim beach.

## Facilities

Restrooms, hot showers, playground

## Natural Features

2,600-acre Kincaid Lake

## Nearby Attractions

Valentine Lake Campground, Loran Campground, Camp Claiborne Multi-Use trails,
Wild Azalea trail, Kincaid trails, Boat Ramps

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p></p><p><strong>All campsites are available for reservations on </strong><a href="https://recreation.gov" rel="nofollow"><strong>Recreation.gov</strong></a><strong> for up to 6 months. If you choose not pre-book a reservation online, you will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Once you choose a site that is not booked, you may book the site of your choosing online. </strong></p><p></p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Camping, hiking, biking, fishing, boating, seasonal swim beach. </p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Restrooms, hot showers, playground</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>2,600-acre Kincaid Lake</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Valentine Lake Campground, Loran Campground, Camp Claiborne Multi-Use trails, Wild Azalea trail, Kincaid trails, Boat Ramps </p>

Kincaid Recreation Area Entrance Portal Sign located at intersection of FS205 and Valentine Lake Rd.

Kincaid Recreation Area Entrance Portal Sign

Camping Loop

Campground Fishing Piers

Campground Portal Sign

Kincaid Rec Area Entrance Sign located on FS 205

Kincaid Rec Area Entrance Sign

Kincaid Lake Campground

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.

<p>The Day-Use Area which includes the&nbsp;swim beach and picnic tables&nbsp;are CLOSED&nbsp;to the public from Labor Day until Mother&#39;s Day, 2025.&nbsp;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.</p><p>The campgrounds at Kincaid Lake are currently closed as a result of&nbsp;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.</p><p>The Kincaid&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p><p>Kincaid Lake, a 2,600-acre reservoir, provides the setting for this attractive development.</p><p>Kincaid Recreation Area provides a wide range of outdoor opportunities including camping, swimming, picnicking, boating, water skiing, fishing, hiking, and bicycling.</p><p>Trash disposal available. Paved roads.</p>

* 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

Kincaid Lake Swim Area CLOSED, Camping CLOSED

Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area

Visitors to the Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Complex can enjoy scenic views of
the rocky bayou surrounded by beautiful old growth hardwood and pine which
gives this out-of-the-way recreation area such a wonderful setting for
visitors. Hiking, camping, picnicking, fishing, and just relaxing are all
popular activities enjoyed here.

Kisatchie Bayou Campground is a primitive walk-in camping atmosphere with 17
walk-in sites and 1 drive-in site at the middle parking area. Tent pads,
barbeque pits, and lantern posts are at each campsite. Trash receptacles and
restrooms are available, but visitors should be aware that there is *NO WATER
AVAILABLE* at this campground. This complex is a designated fee area.

At the Day Use Area, there are vault restroom facilities, trash receptacles,
picnic tables and fire rings. There are access steps to the bank of the bayou
which allows canoe users to unload from the lower parking lot to the waters
edge. Fishing is a very popular activity at Kisatchie Bayou with the
possibility of hooking a bass, perch, sunfish, or catfish.

<p>Visitors to the Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Complex can enjoy scenic views of the rocky bayou surrounded by beautiful old growth hardwood and pine which gives this out-of-the-way recreation area such a wonderful setting for visitors. Hiking, camping, picnicking, fishing, and just relaxing are all popular activities enjoyed here.</p><p>Kisatchie Bayou Campground is a primitive walk-in camping atmosphere with 17 walk-in sites and 1 drive-in site at the middle parking area. Tent pads, barbeque pits, and lantern posts are at each campsite. Trash receptacles and restrooms are available, but visitors should be aware that there is *NO WATER AVAILABLE* at this campground. This complex is a designated fee area.</p><p>At the Day Use Area, there are vault restroom facilities, trash receptacles, picnic tables and fire rings. There are access steps to the bank of the bayou which allows canoe users to unload from the lower parking lot to the waters edge. Fishing is a very popular activity at Kisatchie Bayou with the possibility of hooking a bass, perch, sunfish, or catfish.</p>

There is a $2 fee for usage of the day-use site and to camp at a single
site/night.

Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Complex Camping/Day Use

Loran Camp

The Loran/Claiborne Camp is provided for camping with ATV's and motorcycles.
The Claiborne Multiple-Use Trails are located in the Old Camp Claiborne.
During it's prime, it was the third largest city in Louisiana where over
500,000 troops trained for WW2.  

The trails are available for ATV, motorcycle, and horse use. Hiking and biking
are also allowed on the trail; however, they are primarily used for motorized
and equestrian riders. The Ahtus Melder Camp is used by equestrian riders
utilizing the Claiborne Multiple-Use Trails. NOTE: Trail status may change or
close temporarily if heavy rainfall is received in the area. Call the OHV
Hotline at 318-473-7069 for the most recent trail information and updates.

Camping at Loran Campground is very primitive with no water available. There
are trash receptacles and vault restrooms available, along with posted
regulations and instructions at the day-use parking area which is located
right next to the campsites.

<p>The Loran/Claiborne Camp is provided for camping with ATV&#39;s and motorcycles. The Claiborne Multiple-Use Trails are located in the Old Camp Claiborne. During it&#39;s prime, it was the third largest city in Louisiana where over 500,000 troops trained for WW2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The trails are available for ATV, motorcycle, and horse use. Hiking and biking are also allowed on the trail; however, they are primarily used for motorized and equestrian riders. The Ahtus Melder Camp is&nbsp;used by equestrian riders utilizing the Claiborne Multiple-Use Trails.&nbsp;NOTE: Trail status may change or close temporarily if heavy rainfall is received in the area. Call the OHV Hotline at 318-473-7069&nbsp;for the most recent trail information and&nbsp;updates.</p><p>Camping at Loran Campground is very primitive with no water available. There are trash receptacles and vault restrooms available, along with posted regulations and instructions at the day-use parking area which is located right next to the campsites.</p>

Overnight Camping Fee: $10; Trail Use Fee:  $5/operator

Loran/Claiborne Trailhead Camp

Visitors to the Kisatchie Ranger District for the purpose of OHV riding can
utilize the Lotus Camp for day-use and camping. The Sandstone Trail has a
connecting spur trail that enters the backside of the camp and allows visitors
easy access from their vehicle to the trail. General camping, drinking water,
flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings are available at the camp sites.
Sandstone Trail use requires an additional $5 per operator fee.

<p>Visitors to the Kisatchie Ranger District for the purpose of OHV riding can utilize the Lotus Camp for day-use and camping. The Sandstone Trail has a connecting spur trail that enters the backside of the camp and allows visitors easy access from their vehicle to the trail. General camping, drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings are available at the camp sites. Sandstone Trail use requires an additional $5 per operator fee.</p>

Daily usage fee: $10/site/night; Sandstone Trail use requires an additional $5
per operator fee.

Lotus Camp

Lotus Ohv Camp

Visitors to the north shore camp area should expect a more primitive
atmosphere than the south shore facilities. There is no easy turn-around for
large vehicles. The camp sites include a fire ring, lantern post, and picnic
table. There are no restroom or trash receptacles at this North Shore
location.

There are a number of picnic tables near the South Shore boat launch that do
include a restroom and trash receptacles.

<p>Visitors to the north shore camp area should expect a more primitive atmosphere than the south shore facilities. There is no easy turn-around for large vehicles. The camp sites include a fire ring, lantern post, and picnic table. There are&nbsp;no restroom or trash receptacles at this North Shore location.</p><p>There are a number of picnic tables near the South Shore boat launch that do include a restroom and trash receptacles.</p>

North Shore Primitive Campground and Day Use Area

Visitors to Oak Camp can expect a primitive camp inside the National Red Dirt
Wildlife Management Preserve. This camp is available for horse and general
camping. No OHV camping allowed. This camp is also a designated hunter's camp.
General camping, no water available, and vault toilets.

<p>Visitors to Oak Camp can expect a primitive camp inside the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve. This camp is available for horse and general camping. No OHV camping allowed. This camp is also a designated hunter&#39;s camp. General camping, no water available, and vault toilets.</p>

Oak Camp

The Pearson Camp is a very primitive camping experience which has been
designated a Hunter's Camp. Located on U.S. Hwy 167, the easy access to the
camp and to the National Catahoula Wildlife Management Preserve make the
Pearson Camp a very popular camp during hunting season.

The Pearson Camp is a very primitive camping experience which has been designated a Hunter's Camp. Located on U.S. Hwy 167, the easy access to the camp and to the National Catahoula Wildlife Management Preserve make the Pearson Camp a very popular camp during hunting season.

Pearson Camp

Visitors to Red Bluff Camp can expect a primitive camp inside the National Red
Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve. This camping area is a walk-in tent type
camping facility which users must hike in 1/4 mile from the parking area to
get to the Kisatchie Bayou shore. General camping, no water available, vault
toilets, and trash receptacles.

<p>Visitors to Red Bluff Camp can expect a primitive camp inside the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve. This camping area is a walk-in tent type camping facility which users must hike in 1/4 mile from the parking area to get to the Kisatchie Bayou shore. General camping, no water available, vault toilets, and trash receptacles.</p>

Red Bluff Camp

The Saddle Bayou Camp is a very primitive camping experience in a bottomland
hardwood setting. Nearby National Catahoula Wildlife Management Preserve make
the Saddle Bayou a popular camping area during hunting season.

The Saddle Bayou Camp is a very primitive camping experience in a bottomland hardwood setting. Nearby National Catahoula Wildlife Management Preserve make the Saddle Bayou a popular camping area during hunting season.

Saddle Bayou Camp

Visitors to the south shore camping area can utilize the facilities which
include paved roads, lantern posts, fire rings, restrooms, ample parking, and
trash receptacles.

Visitors to this area can also use single and group picnic facilities which
include a covered group-use shelter, several single picnic tables, a park-like
setting with grass, a fishing pier, restrooms, ample parking, and trash
receptacles.

<p>Visitors to the south shore camping area can utilize the facilities which include paved roads, lantern posts, fire rings, restrooms, ample parking, and trash receptacles.</p><p>Visitors to this area&nbsp;can also use single and group picnic&nbsp;facilities which include a covered group-use shelter, several single picnic tables, a park-like setting with grass, a fishing pier, restrooms, ample parking, and trash receptacles.</p>

South Shore Campground and Day Use Area

Stuart Lake

There is an assortment of recreational opportunities within the Stuart Lake
Recreation Complex. Situated on a beautiful 5-acre lake surrounded by pine-
hardwood forest, this area provides outdoor recreational opportunities for
camping, picnicking, canoeing (non-motorized boating), fishing, hiking,
bicycling, and nature study.

The day use facility includes flush toilets, paved parking, a fishing pier,
shore fishing, a swimming beach, picnic tables and barbeque pits.

The group use facility is located up the hill from the day use area and the
swimming beach. It is equipped with a covered picnic shelter, a large party
barbeque pit, trash bins, restrooms, and access to day use facilities
including the lake. Group use area facilites include: restrooms, gravel
parking, extra large barbeque pit, trash bins, large covered picnic shelter,
and access to the day use facilities and lake.

The Stuart Nature Trail and the Glenn Emery hiking and biking trail may both
be accessed from this recreation area.

The Stuart Lake Campground is a primitive campground with 8 sites that were
renovated in 2009.

General facilities also include drinking water and restrooms. Trash disposal
available.

<p>There is an assortment of recreational opportunities within the Stuart Lake Recreation Complex.&nbsp;Situated on a beautiful 5-acre lake surrounded by pine-hardwood forest, this area provides outdoor recreational opportunities for camping, picnicking, canoeing (non-motorized boating), fishing, hiking, bicycling, and nature study.&nbsp;</p><p>The day use facility includes flush toilets, paved parking, a fishing pier, shore fishing, a swimming beach, picnic tables and barbeque pits.</p><p>The group use facility is located up the hill from the day use area and the swimming beach. It is equipped with a covered picnic shelter, a large party barbeque pit, trash bins, restrooms, and access to day use facilities including the lake. Group use area facilites include: restrooms, gravel parking, extra large barbeque pit, trash bins, large covered picnic shelter, and access to the day use facilities and lake.</p><p>The Stuart Nature Trail and the Glenn Emery hiking and biking trail may both be accessed from this recreation area.</p><p>The Stuart Lake Campground is a primitive campground with 8 sites that were&nbsp;renovated in 2009.&nbsp;</p><p>General facilities also include drinking water and restrooms. Trash disposal available.</p>

* Stuart Lake Recreation Area is a designated fee area.
  * Day Use: $5/vehicle/day.
  * Camping: $15/single site/night and $20/double unit/night.
  * Group Use Area: $10 non-refundable fee; $25 for 1-30 people; $40 for 31-50 people; $65 for 51-125 people.
  * No trail use fees for hikers.

Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use

Sugar Creek Hunter Camp

Valentine Lake Recreation Area

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Kisatchie National Forest

Red River Waterway, LA, now known as the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway,
contains five locks and dams on the Red River. The project is operated by the
Corps of Engineers and the Red River Waterway Commission. There are fishing,
boating, picnicking, and bird watching opportunities at the recreation areas.
Many recreation areas are still being developed and two visitor centers are
planned.

Red River Waterway, LA, now known as the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway, contains five locks and dams on the Red River.  The project is operated by the Corps of Engineers and the Red River Waterway Commission.  There are fishing, boating, picnicking, and bird watching opportunities at the recreation areas.   Many recreation areas are still being developed and two visitor centers are planned.

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