Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area

About

Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area sits in an out-of-the-way setting along a rocky bayou surrounded by beautiful old-growth hardwood and longleaf pine forest in Kisatchie National Forest. The primitive campground provides 18 sites total: 17 walk-in tent sites along the bayou banks and 1 drive-in site at the middle parking area. Each campsite includes a tent pad, BBQ pit, and lantern post. The recreation complex also features a day-use area with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault restrooms. Access steps lead down to the bayou bank, making it easy for canoe and kayak users to launch from the lower parking lot. Popular activities include hiking, fishing, canoeing, and simply relaxing in the scenic setting. This is a designated fee area operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers must physically arrive to claim and pay for a site, with optional payment via QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Be prepared to bring all drinking water as none is available on site.

Directions

From the intersection of I-49 and Highway 6 in 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.