Kisitachie National Forest, Louisiana Forest, Gum Springs Campground

Kisitachie National Forest, Louisiana Forest, Gum Springs Campground Scenic Driving through Winn Parish With all the rain most main forest roads are passable at this time. The forest was designated in 1930 during the administration of U.S. President Herbert Hoover. The Winn Ranger District encompasses 164,000 acres (660 km2) of Winn Parish, Natchitoches Parish, and Grant Parish in North Louisiana. It is in close proximity to the Winnfield area. Because of this close proximity, the Winn Ranger District and the Catahoula National Wildlife Management refuge has become a very popular destination for hunters during hunting season. Gum Springs Recreation Area, located in an area of hilly terrain and natural springs, exhibits recreation design and construction from the Civilian Conservation Corps era of the 1930s while offering basic recreation opportunities of picnicking and camping. Currently being expanded, The Gum Springs Horse Camp and Trail offers activities for peoples interested in horse riding. Cloud Crossing Recreation Complex lies directly on the banks of Saline Bayou and is a put-in/take-out point for boating or canoeing. Approximately 21 miles (34 km) of Saline Bayou was designated a National Wild and Scenic River because of its unique qualities. Bald cypress and other hardwood grow along the banks, often reflected in the bayou's quiet water. Hikers can use The Dogwood Interpretive Trail, sponsored by the ARRP. The Forest is divided into five districts: 1) Calcasieu Ranger District, Evangeline Unit is located in Rapides Parish nearest to Alexandria and Pineville, Vernon Unit in Vernon Parish nearest to Leesville; 2) Catahoula Ranger District is located in Grant Parish, nearest to Pollock, Dry Prong, and Bentley; 3) Winn Ranger District is located in Winn Parish nearest to Winnfield; 4) Kisatchie Ranger District is located in Natchitoches Parish nearest to Natchitoches; 5) Caney Ranger District is located in Webster and Claiborne Parishes, nearest to Homer, Minden, and Shreveport. Kisatchie National Forest’s beauty offering one of largest protected lands in Louisiana and is packed with outdoor activities – including camping, fishing, birding, nature viewing, swimming, boating, hunting, and more. Additionally, the forest offers more than 40 developed recreation sites and more than 100 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Get the Onx Offroad App here- https://classic.avantlink.com/click.p...