Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area
The campground is currently closed. It operates as first-come, first-served when open with no advance reservations available.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been cancelled.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 23 at 10:50AM CDT until May 23 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
SVRSHV The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... West Central Grant Parish in north central Louisiana... Western Winn Parish in north central Louisiana... Southeastern Bienville Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Northeastern Natchitoches Parish in northwestern Louisiana... * Until 1145 AM CDT. * At 1050 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 6 miles west of Campti to 5 miles north of Colfax, or along a line from 12 miles northwest of Natchitoches to 23 miles south of Winnfield, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Winnfield, Campti, Montgomery, Clarence, Goldonna, Dodson, Saline, Lucky, Calvin, Atlanta, Powhatan, Clear Lake, Creston, Chestnut, St. Maurice, Black Lake, Grand Ecore and Joyce.
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
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 23 at 10:17AM CDT until May 23 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 241 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN LOUISIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 PARISHES IN NORTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA CALDWELL GRANT JACKSON LA SALLE LINCOLN OUACHITA UNION WINN IN NORTHWEST LOUISIANA BIENVILLE NATCHITOCHES THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARCADIA, BERNICE, CLARKS, COLFAX, COLUMBIA, DRY PRONG, FARMERVILLE, GIBSLAND, GRAYSON, JENA, JONESBORO, MIDWAY, MONROE, MONTGOMERY, NATCHITOCHES, OLLA, RINGGOLD, RUSTON, AND WINNFIELD.
Flash Flood Warning issued May 23 at 10:13AM CDT until May 23 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
FFWSHV The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Natchitoches Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Sabine Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Northeastern Sabine County in eastern Texas... Southeastern Shelby County in eastern Texas... * Until 115 PM CDT. * At 1013 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Natchitoches, Milam, Many, Zwolle, Converse, Allen, Oak Grove, Pleasant Hill, Florien, Provencal, Natchez, Huxley, Noble, Fisher, Robeline, Mount Carmel, Marthaville, Belmont, Negreet and Hagewood.
About
Visitors to the Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area can enjoy scenic views of the rocky bayou surrounded by beautiful old growth hardwood and pine forest in this out-of-the-way recreation area. The campground provides a primitive walk-in camping atmosphere with 17 walk-in sites and 1 drive-in site at the middle parking area, each equipped with tent pads, barbeque pits, fire rings, picnic tables, and lantern posts. The recreation complex offers access to Kisatchie Bayou for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, with access steps from the lower parking lot to the water's edge. Popular fish species include bass, perch, sunfish, and catfish. The area also provides hiking opportunities, including access to the Caroline Dormon Trail. The day-use area features vault restroom facilities, trash receptacles, picnic tables, and fire rings. This is a designated fee area within the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness region. Campers should be prepared for a primitive experience and must bring all their own water, as none is available on-site. The remote location along Forest Road 366 offers visitors a peaceful, secluded camping experience surrounded by the natural beauty of Louisiana's only national forest.
Directions
From the intersection of I-49 and Highway 6 in Natchitoches, drive west on Highway 6 for 4 miles. Turn left (south) on Louisiana Highway 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.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (318) 472-1840 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
Availability
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