Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Bossier City, Louisiana

This trail starts at the entry of Bodcau WMA and ends at HWY 371. It stops at an offshoot to a boat ramp with a view of big cypress trees and Bodcau creek. There is also a dirt boat ramp to put a small boat or kayaks in the creek and pond to explore or fish.
Learn more about Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area

This gravel road passes through the Ivan Lake area. There are a few primitive camping spots (permit required), a beautiful fishing lake, and restrooms. This trail exits the park area and heads Northwest towards Arkansas. This is in the Bayou Bodcau WMA, and all WMA rules apply. There is plenty of wi...
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Old Stagecoach road is made up of a mix of rock, sand, and dirt. When wet you get a red clay that can be slick as ice. There are some rocks in the road about 8 inches in diameter. Some narrow washouts across the road are 8-plus inches deep. Logging trucks have been traveling sections of the road an...
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This is a very short off-shoot road to a timber logging area. The end of the road is secluded, away from the main road and the perfect stop for lunch or a hideaway campsite away from road traffic. The road is passable by most vehicles, but does require backing up to turn around even with shorter tra...
Learn more about Kisatchie NF Spur Trail

This trail has a bit of asphalt, dirt, and gravel. It goes to a cemetery and dead-ends at an oil structure. This trail is north of Ivan Lake and northwest of Williams Lake. You will also see an old deserted house on the right-hand side of the road.
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This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in the area. This area of the Kisatchie has a number of private in-holdings as well a...
Learn more about 815 Road, Kisatchie NF

This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in the area. This area of the Kisatchie has a number of private in-holdings as well a...
Learn more about Butler Circle

This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in the area. This area of the Kisatchie has a number of private in-holdings as well a...
Learn more about 829 Road, Kisatchie NF

This is a maintained gravel road in Mercer Bayou Wildlife Area. Mercer Bayou is a gut located just 18.4 miles from Texarkana, in Miller County, in the state of Arkansas, United States, near Jonesville, AR. Sightings of the Boggy Creek Monster have been reported in this area. The road is normally in ...
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Nicely maintained gravel roads that will pass 2 cemeteries and end at an old homesite. Both cemeteries have headstones from the 1800s. The homesite only has the concrete steps remaining to show it use to exist. These roads circle through the Kisatchie National Forest with awesome views of pine stand...
Learn more about Circle Through the Past in Kisatchie

Maintained gravel roads in this section of the Kisatchie National Forest go to Turkey Trot Campground and a big circle dead end. Turkey Trot Camp should expect very primitive camping. Designated as a hunter's camp means it is only maintained during hunting season. They are, however, open year-roun...
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Leaving Shady Grove Road, this trail takes you through Carthage Timberlands and into Kisatchie National Forest. This dirt and gravel road is a bit on the sandy side but even wet caused no issues getting to the forest. This trail stops at Peterson Road (506) which turns east and takes you deeper into...
Learn more about Carthage Timberlands to Kisatchie

This maintained gravel road passes through the Kisatchie National Forest of Louisiana's Caney Ranger District. Visitors to this Ranger District can enjoy a wide variety of recreation opportunities. Picnicking, camping, hiking and biking, boating, and fishing are a few of the activities available at...
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Peterson Road travels east and south into the Kisatchie National Forest. After a few miles, this trail turns west onto Cloud Xing Road. Cloud Xing Road is a narrow dirt and gravel road with small mud holes and rougher terrain. Along Cloud Xing road there are several open areas and short trails on ea...
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Peterson Road continues south through the Kisatchie National Forest. This maintained gravel road has several side spurs to explore. Open forest areas offer great views. Peterson Road turns onto Dean Road turns onto East Weeks Road which ends at Yankee Springs Road. Yankee Springs Road is a paved ro...
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This route will start from off Highway 82, East of Texarkana, Arkansas. You will head north along Falcon Bottoms Natural Area and end up going east towards Poison Springs WMA. This is the beginning of several trail sections. This section has a lot of very rough asphalt with some gravel sections. The...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 1 - Falcon Bottoms Back Roads

This trail contains Gum Springs Road and Crooked Road. Both these roads are maintained gravel roads. The trail heads southeast to Highway 501. There are several spurs off of each side to explore, some are narrow tracks that require 4x4 and ground clearance. Open forest areas are present for great vi...
Learn more about Gum Springs and Crooked Roads

This trail includes Gum Springs Road and Fowler Road. These roads are maintained gravel roads with a nice gravel content. These roads can still be slippery when wet. This trail ends at State Road 156 in Coldwater. The open forest provides good viewing of wildlife and possible dispersed camping. Expl...
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North Shore Drive travels along the northeast side of Corny Lake. This is a gravel road with a few potholes but maintained and car passable. This route ends at Corney Lake Dam and a primitive camping area. There are fishing opportunities and a pit toilet along this route. The Corney Lake Unit includ...
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These maintained gravel roads consist of Collins Fire break Rd, Caney Cr and Telephone Rd. This trail ends at Gum Springs Road. These roads wind through parts of the Kisatchie National Forest. This 76,893.76 acre forest offer many well maintained gravel roads to explore in Louisiana. Open forest ar...
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This trail starts at the entry of Bodcau WMA and ends at HWY 371. It stops at an offshoot to a boat ramp with a view of big cypress trees and Bodcau creek. There is also a dirt boat ramp to put a small boat or kayaks in the creek and pond to explore or fish.
Learn more about Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area

This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in the area. This area of the Kisatchie has a number of private in-holdings as well a...
Learn more about Butler Circle

This trail is very fun to cruise down, soak in the beautiful views, and spot wildlife. Both sides are flooded with pine trees and shrubbery. The area is also very wildlife-abundant, so be cautious when driving and be respectful of wildlife. This road has several turn-offs that are private property. ...
Learn more about Sugar Creek Road

Old Camp Road ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Loose rocks, bumpy with some tight areas, connects to Old Camp campsite. Not recommended for full-size trailers past certain points, but fine for off-road trailers. Great for a relaxed access route and staging area.**Vehi...
Learn more about Old Camp Road

This trail starts at the entry of Bodcau WMA and ends at HWY 371. It stops at an offshoot to a boat ramp with a view of big cypress trees and Bodcau creek. There is also a dirt boat ramp to put a small boat or kayaks in the creek and pond to explore or fish.
Learn more about Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area

This is a basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in the area. This area of the Kisatchie has a number of private in-holdings as well a...
Learn more about Butler Circle

This trail is very fun to cruise down, soak in the beautiful views, and spot wildlife. Both sides are flooded with pine trees and shrubbery. The area is also very wildlife-abundant, so be cautious when driving and be respectful of wildlife. This road has several turn-offs that are private property. ...
Learn more about Sugar Creek Road

Old Camp Road ** Park Rating: 2/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Loose rocks, bumpy with some tight areas, connects to Old Camp campsite. Not recommended for full-size trailers past certain points, but fine for off-road trailers. Great for a relaxed access route and staging area.**Vehi...
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