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Evangeline Unit Camping Information

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     The Kincaid Lake Campgrounds are located inside the Kincaid Lake Recreation Complex which includes three campgrounds, a day-use area with a swimming beach, a boat launch and a group use area. Also available are a network of hiking/biking trails which are accessible from the campgrounds.

Kincaid Lake Campground "A" and "B"

Kincaid Lake Campground "A" and "B" : A modern campground inside the Kincaid Lake Recreation Complex on the Evangeline Unit in the Calcasieu Ranger District. 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.

Facilities: Modern camping, water, electricity, flush toilets, paved roads.

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.

 

Kincaid Lake Primitive Camp

Kincaid Lake Recreation Area Primitive Camp: A very primitive camping area inside the Kincaid Lake Recreation Complex on the Evangeline Unit in the Calcasieu Ranger District. 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.

Facilities: Rough gravel entry road, vault restrooms, and access to hiking and biking trails with the lake and day-use areas within a short distance.

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.

 

 

 

Map of the Evangeline Unit of the Calcasieu Ranger District

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