Coyote Camp
Open year-round for camping at no cost. Maximum stay is 14 days. No potable water available; bring your own. Fire danger is currently low.
Flood Watch issued May 23 at 10:24AM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes, De Soto, Grant, La Salle, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Winn and east Texas, including the following counties, Angelina, Nacogdoches, Sabine, San Augustine and Shelby. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Recent heavy rainfall and widespread additional rainfall of 2 to 4 inches with isolated higher amounts are expected through the holiday weekend. In addition, slow movement of thunderstorms will allow for heavy rainfall in a short period of time. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Coyote Camp is an out-of-the-way primitive camping area tucked within the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve in Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana's only national forest. While designated as a hunter's camp, it welcomes general forest visitors year-round for dispersed camping at no cost. The maximum stay is 14 days. The main draw is OHV access to the Sandstone Trail system, which offers miles of trails for off-highway vehicles, mountain biking, and hiking through the pine and hardwood forests of the preserve. This is a true backcountry experience in a quiet corner of Louisiana where cell service is limited to nonexistent. Facilities are extremely limited. Restrooms are available but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The site is best suited for self-sufficient campers comfortable with primitive conditions.
Directions
From I-49 and Highway 6 near Natchitoches, drive west on Highway 6 for 4 miles. Turn south on Louisiana Highway 117 and proceed 16 miles to Forest Highway 59 (Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway). Turn east on FH 59 and go 9.5 miles to Forest Road K18E. Turn north on K18E and go 0.3 mile to the camp.
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) 472-1840 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Coyote Camp | |
| Kisatchie NF Alerts | |
| Red Dirt NWMP Info |
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