Trail Overview
Kisatchie National Forest Camp and Trail is an easy, 16-mile off-road route through the scenic pine hills of Louisiana's Kisatchie Ranger District. Winding through dense longleaf pines and hardwood hollows, the well-maintained dirt and gravel roads are suitable for standard four-wheel-drive and high-clearance vehicles. The route features scenic overlooks and multiple free, dispersed campsites.
While mostly flat with a technical rating of 2, the clay-based roads can become extremely slick and muddy after rain. Elevation ranges from 100 to 360 feet. Access the trail from Highway 1 near Derry and exit via the Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway.
Access Description
Access to Kisatchie National Forest is free, and dispersed camping is allowed at no cost for up to 14 days. Motor vehicles must remain on designated Forest Service roads as outlined in the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). Roads are subject to temporary closure during extreme wet weather to prevent resource damage, as the clay-based soils become highly slick and easily rutted when wet.