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Forest Road 380 Kisatchi National Forest

Forest Road 380 in Kisatchie National Forest offers a dispersed camping experience surrounded by dense forest terrain. Temperatures in the area range from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Complex and the Longleaf Vista Recreation Area, providing opportunities for hiking and exploring nature.

Description

National Forest

Kisatchie National Forest

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/kisatchie/home/?cid=fseprd952794&width=full

Rules for Dispersed Camping: Groups of over 75 people who wish to use the forest, need to obtain a special use permit. Permits can be obtained at the nearest District Office. NOTE: Due to COVID-19, groups larger than 10 people are discouraged from congregating. There is privately owned land within the forest boundaries so be sure to not encroach on private land. You need to be self-contained. No amenities are provided, such as water, restrooms or trash cans. You may camp in a dispersed area for up to 30 days. After 30 days, you must move at least 5 road miles for camping in another dispersed area. Campers may not return to the same campsite within the calendar year. Please place your campsite at least 100 feet from any stream or other water source. Showers can be locally heavy and occasionally have been known to produce 5 to 10 inches of rain in a few hours. Such storms will cause flooding in the rivers and tributaries within the forest. These same streams will usually be dry in the late summer and early fall. Carry water or a water filtration device with you. Keep a Pack-In Pack-Out camp. Follow Leave No Trace guidelines. Contact the local Forest Service office to see if any restrictions, especially fire restrictions are in place.

Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means no services (such as trash removal) and little or no facilities (such as tables and fire pits,) are provided. Some popular dispersed camping areas may have toilets.

There are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary for dispersed camping. It is your responsibility to know these before you try this new experience. Camping rules and regulations apply to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other campers.

Visitors are primarily responsible for their own safety. Keep in mind, trails and roads may be open for use, but please recreate responsibly and follow public health guidelines regarding social distancing while you recreate in National Forests. Law enforcement and search and rescue operations may be limited due to COVID-19 issues.

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Location

Forest Road 380 Kisatchi National Forest is located in Louisiana

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Coordinates

31.479938 N
93.083427 W

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Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Drinking Water
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  • Pets
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For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Dec. 20, 2022

Secluded 100% Primitive

Let me start of by saying there is ZERO cell service. We might have been able to set our phones down and it get ONE Bar, but as soon as you pick it up it’s gone.

The road is fine. A little hard to get through if it’s wet. The spots to stay in have very rutted roads. Pretty easy to take just about anything down it.

There are about 5 camp areas. a few of them are group sites. Very large and spacious.

The stay here is 30 days. No bathroom. No trash pick up. No water hook ups.

There is however, a natural spring that is piped just as you enter FR380. Locals come here to fill water. It’s very fresh and refreshing.

It normally is warm all year round here. But we d coded to camp in every state so far when an artic blast is moving through. So, normally in december it’s not 12 degrees for a high ANYWHERE in this state.

It rained about 16-17 days of our stay, but we did find some amazing things. My first time finding and eating Lions Maine Mushrooms.

Lots of trash behind some of the sites. Can definitely tell it’s a party spot. Or at least it used to be.

All in all, this place is so secluded that no one drives out here and it’s 100% peaceful. I will definitely return to this spot.

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  • Review photo of Forest Road 380 Kisatchi National Forest by Daisee Mae S., December 20, 2022
  • Review photo of Forest Road 380 Kisatchi National Forest by Daisee Mae S., December 20, 2022
  • Review photo of Forest Road 380 Kisatchi National Forest by Daisee Mae S., December 20, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Forest Road 380 Kisatchi National Forest?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Forest Road 380 Kisatchi National Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Forest Road 380 Kisatchi National Forest have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Forest Road 380 Kisatchi National Forest does not have wifi.