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Lake Bistineau State Park

State Park Information

State Park Overview
Lake Bistineau dates back almost 200 years. It began in 1800 when several thousand acres of land were flooded due to a gigantic log jam in the Red River. Gradually, however -s the area was dredged, the lake began to drain.

Then in 1935 - permanent dam was built across Loggy Bayou,creating the present-day Lake Bistineau. The dam has since been enlarged, giving the reservoir a surface area of 26.9 square miles, with an average depth of seven feet and maximum depth of 25 feet.

Lake Bistineau State Park was born on July 6, 1938, the day legislation was signed authorizing the creation of the park. Ten years later, the entire tract of land was acquired, plans were drawn and construction began.

Camping
For the camper, there are 67 improved campsites with water and electricity, nearby restrooms, showers and a dump station. The park includes a rally campground for groups.

Groups may also enjoy the group camp in Area 1 (click here for Group Camp 1 layout) which provides sleeping quarters for up to 160 people in 20 cabins - fully equipped kitchen and a swimming pool. This is a favorite for family reunions and church gatherings.

Picnicking

Fishing and Hunting
Local people tell many stories of the successes enjoyed by fishermen on Lake Bistineau.

Beginning in January with the "yo- yo" season and lasting through the spring, summer and early fall, the dedicated fisherman can draw such catches as black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow bass, bullheads, bluegill and red-ear sunfish from the lakes clear waters.

Lodge

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Area Attractions
Lake Claiborne State Park-- (7 miles southeast of Homer on LA 146)--Located on the banks of a 6,400-acre lake. With steep ravines and rolling hills, the park features excellent picnicking, pavilions, 10 vacation cabins, 87 improved campsites - swimming beach, boat launch, fishing pier and nature trails.

Lake DArbonne State Park-- (5 miles west of Farmerville on LA 2)--A fishermans paradise, this 655-acre state park on the shores of Lake DArbonne features 65 improved campsites, 50 picnic tables and grills, 3 fishing piers - boat ramp and a fish cleaning station.

Jimmie Davis State Park at Caney Lake-- (Off LA 4 southwest of Chatham, on Lakeshore Drive and State Road 1209). Situated on an outstanding bass-fishing lake, the park offers camping, picnicking, 2 boat ramps - fishing pier, swimming beach and is an ideal spot to launch biking expeditions.

Historic Town of Minden--(East of Shreveport on I-20)--Visitors may travel old brick streets still leading down Main Street and explore 2 historic residential districts including both antebellum and Victorian homes.

Kisatchie National Forest-Caney Lakes Recreation Area--(North of I-20 on LA 159)--This area offers picnick- ing, swimming, fishing, waterskiing, hiking/biking trails, boat launches, group picnic shelters and 27 improved and 21 unimproved campsites. The 7.6-mile Sugar Cane National Recreation Trail circles upper Caney Lake and offers a forest ecosystem, views of the lake and the visible remains of an old sugar cane mill.

Trails End Public Golf Course-- (I-20 at Arcadia)--This 18-hole golf course is one of the most challenging courses in the area.

Loggy Bayou Wildlife Management Area--(On LA 154 south of Haughton)--The 4,211 acres of alluvial flood plain or bottomland hardwoods offer hunting, fishing, birding, day hiking - boat launch and designated camping areas.

Ambrose Mountain--(Hwy. 154 south of Sailes and I-20)--A granite column marks the spot where notorious outlaws Bonnie and Clyde were ambushed and killed by Texas Rangers and a posse in 1934.

Driskoll Mountain--(Off LA 507 between Parish Roads 797, 164 and 163, south of Arcadia and I-20)--This "mountain" is the highest point in Louisiana, rising 535 feet above sea level.

Mt. Lebanon--(South of I-20 on LA 154)--This pioneer community was established in 1836. Its historic structures include Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, built in 1837 and seven private homes -ll listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The old wood-frame church still has divided pews for men and women.

Bodcau Wildlife Management Area--(On LA 157, north of the I-20 Haughton exit)--This 32,471-acre area features hunting, fishing, birding, hiking - boat launch and camping along Bodcau Bayou.