Cat Highway 472 Camp
Open year-round. No fee required. First-come, first-served with no reservations. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 22 at 1:03PM CDT until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 120. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Louisiana and east and northeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 22 at 12:09AM CDT until July 22 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112. * WHERE...Caldwell, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Lincoln, Ouachita, and Winn Parishes. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
About
Highway 472 Camp provides a rugged, no-fee camping experience within Louisiana's Kisatchie National Forest, situated near the National Catahoula Wildlife Management Preserve. The camp is split into two distinct areas on opposite sides of Highway 472 near Packton, with the northern section in the Winn Ranger District and the southern section in the Catahoula Ranger District. This primitive camping area caters primarily to hunters taking advantage of the surrounding wildlife management preserve, though it remains open to the general public year-round. Both camping areas offer vault toilets and information boards, but campers must come fully prepared with their own water supply and follow pack-in, pack-out principles for all waste. The location offers direct access to the forest's backcountry and hunting opportunities. Sites are available first-come, first-served with no reservations required or accepted.
Directions
Located on Highway 472, just off Highway 167 near Packton, Louisiana. The camp is split into two locations directly across Highway 472 from each other.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (318) 765-3554 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Kisatchie NF - Highway 472 Camp |
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