Kisatchie National Forest

An especially scenic primitive camping area along the banks of Kisatchie Bayou. Bluffs provide great views of white sand beaches, rocky rapids and sandy bottomland flats forested with large mixed hardwood and pine.

Kisatchie Bayou Campground Information

Facility Information
Name	Kisatchie Bayou Campground
Description	Camping
Hours	Open
Location	At the end of FR 366
Seasonal	Open year around

Kisatchie Bayou paved day-use trail 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.

Typical Capsite at the Kisatchie Bayou Campground Facilities: 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.

Directions: From the intersection of I-49 and Highway 6 (Natchitoches) drive west on Hwy 6 for 4 miles. Turn left (south) on Louisiana Hwy 117 and proceed 16 miles to Forest Highway 59, Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway. Turn left (east) on FH 59 and go 7 miles to FR 321. Turn right (south) on FR 321 and go 4 miles to Forest Road 366. Turn right (west) on FR 366 and proceed to the end of the road.

Kisatchie Ranger District Map

Other maps of interest are available in the Kisatchie District maps page.

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USDA Forest Service - Kisatchie National Forest
Last Modified: January 13, 2008