Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area
Simpson, Louisiana · 167 ft · In Kisatchie National Forest
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 34 mi S: Turkey Creek, 232 acres, 95% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 167 ft (51 m)167 ft51 m
Sites1
Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 3 staff entries left out.
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Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 66% chance of rain93°70°
- WedPatchy Fog then Sunny, 4% chance of rain93°65°
- ThuSunny92°65°
- FriSunny, 5% chance of rain88°54°
- SatSunny75°49°
Nearby camping
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Lotus Ohv Camp
Public Land · 3.3 mi · Natchitoches
Cane
Public Land · 3.4 mi · Natchitoches
Lotus Camp
Public Land · 3.7 mi · Provencal
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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