Cloud Crossing Recreation Area
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance reservations; visitors must arrive in person to claim a site. No fees required. Fire danger is currently low.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 1 at 5:03PM CDT until July 1 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
SVRSHV The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Jackson Parish in north central Louisiana... Winn Parish in north central Louisiana... Northeastern Natchitoches Parish in northwestern Louisiana... * Until 600 PM CDT. * At 503 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 6 miles north of Montgomery to near Olla, or along a line from 11 miles east of Natchitoches to 20 miles east of Winnfield, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Winnfield, Jonesboro, Goldonna, Dodson, Calvin, Sikes, Hudson, Joyce, Chestnut, Clear Lake, Creston and Black Lake.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 1 at 4:38PM CDT until July 1 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
SVRSHV The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Grant Parish in north central Louisiana... La Salle Parish in north central Louisiana... Southern Winn Parish in north central Louisiana... East Central Natchitoches Parish in northwestern Louisiana... * Until 530 PM CDT. * At 438 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 6 miles northwest of Colfax to 6 miles east of Jena, or along a line from 22 miles southeast of Natchitoches to 30 miles south of Columbia, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Jena, Colfax, Olla, Montgomery, Midway, Urania, Pollock, Dry Prong, Tullos, Georgetown, Atlanta, Rochelle, Zenoria, Williana, Bentley, Fishville, Lake Iatt, Rogers, Nebo and Aloha.
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 4:46PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
At 446 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Natchitoches, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Natchitoches, Many, Provencal, Natchez, Robeline, Hagewood, Flora, Bellwood, Marthaville, Cypress and Melrose.
About
Cloud Crossing Recreation Area is a primitive campground nestled in bottomland timber along the Saline Bayou National Wild and Scenic River in Louisiana's Kisatchie National Forest. The shaded sites sit beneath towering hardwoods and pines, offering a peaceful setting for tent campers and small RVs seeking to explore this scenic waterway. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets, potable water from faucets, picnic tables at each site, fire rings with grills, lantern hooks, and trash containers. A pavilion with a barbecue pit is available for group gatherings. A boat launch ramp accommodates small trailered watercraft, making Cloud Crossing a popular staging area for canoe and kayak trips on the bayou. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound in this riparian corridor. The surrounding forest supports diverse species, and the bayou itself offers fishing access. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees required.
Directions
From Goldonna, take LA Hwy 156 east 2.5 miles. Turn left (north) on LA Hwy 1233 and continue to Forest Road 513. Turn left (west) on FR 513 to the signed recreation area.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (318) 628-4664 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Cloud Crossing Campground |
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