Stuart Lake
The campground is currently closed. The official USFS page shows no active alerts, but the reservation system indicates closure. Contact the Catahoula Ranger District at (318) 765-3554 for current conditions.
Flood Watch issued May 22 at 1:02PM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes, De Soto, Grant, La Salle, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Winn and deep east Texas, including the following counties, Angelina, Nacogdoches, Sabine, San Augustine and Shelby. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening 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 are expected through the holiday weekend, along with slow movement of thunderstorms bringing heavy rainfall in a short period of time. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Stuart Lake Recreation Complex sits on a scenic 5-acre lake surrounded by pine-hardwood forest in the Catahoula Ranger District of Kisatchie National Forest. The primitive campground features 8 sites that were renovated in 2009, offering a quiet retreat for tent campers and small RVs seeking a back-to-basics experience. Recreational opportunities abound at the lake, including swimming, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking (non-motorized boats only). The Stuart Lake Nature Trail provides hiking and bicycling access through the surrounding forest. A day-use area with picnic facilities operates from sunrise to sunset. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers can pay on-site via cash, check, or by scanning a QR code through the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the app before arrival as cellular service may be limited in this remote area.
Directions
From Alexandria, take US Hwy 167 to the intersection of LA Hwy 8 in Bentley and turn right. Continue on LA Hwy 8 for 4 miles and turn right onto Stuart Lake Road (FR 144). Go 1 mile and turn right onto Stuart Lake Recreation Area Road (FR 144-A). Follow FR 144-A to the end where the day use parking area is located.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (318) 765-3554 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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