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Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use

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Stuart Lake Recreation Complex is located in Kisatchie National Forest, featuring flat terrain with dense forest surroundings. Temperatures range from lows of 40°F in winter to highs of 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Kisatchie Bayou and the Wild Azalea Trail, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.

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Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use is located in Louisiana

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Directions

Traveling from Alexandria, Louisiana, take U.S. Hwy 167 to the intersection of Louisiana Hwy 8 in Bentley and turn right. Go on LA Hwy 8 for 4 miles and turn right onto Stuart Lake Road (FR 144). Go 1 mile on Stuart Lake Road and turn right onto the Stuart Lake Recreation Area Road (FR 144-A). Take FR 144-A to the end where the day use parking area is located. There is a fee station just inside the campground for camping fees.

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31.50790041 N
92.57900036 W

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Reviewed Jul. 1, 2018

Fishing, swimming, trails and shade

Perfect campground. This little campground has 8 spacious sites with picnic table, tent pad, fire ring, and lantern pole. Beautiful pine trees provide shade and a beauty like none other. There is a trail from the campground to the swimming and fishing pond at the day use area and beyond. Perfect summer weekend retreat. Beautiful forest, clean campground and quiet.

Within the Stuart Lake Recreation Complex there are lots of activities including fishing, swimming, hiking, and picnicking. Located on a 5-acre lake in a pine forest. There is camping, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, bicycling, and nature study. The day use facility includes flush toilets, a fishing pier, shore fishing, a swimming beach, picnic tables and barbeque pits. The group use facility is located up the hill from the day use area and the swimming beach. It has a covered picnic shelter, a large party barbeque pit, trash bins, restrooms, and access to day use facilities including the lake. Group use area facilities include: restrooms, gravel parking, extra large barbeque pit, trash bins, large covered picnic shelter, and access to the day use facilities and lake. The Stuart Nature Trail and the Glenn Emery hiking and biking trail both be accessed here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Stuart Lake Campground?

Stuart Lake Campground offers 8 spacious sites, each equipped with a picnic table, tent pad, fire ring, and lantern pole. Beautiful pine trees provide ample shade throughout the campground. Visitors have access to a trail that connects directly to the day use area, which features a swimming and fishing pond. The recreation complex combines natural beauty with basic camping amenities, making it ideal for those seeking a peaceful outdoor experience with convenient access to water recreation.

Where is Stuart Lake Campground located in Louisiana?

Stuart Lake Campground is located in Louisiana within a pine forest setting. The recreation complex features both camping facilities and a day use area with a swimming and fishing pond connected by hiking trails. While the exact parish location isn't specified, it's a small, peaceful campground surrounded by pine trees typical of Louisiana's natural landscape. For precise directions, contact the managing agency or check the official website of the Stuart Lake Recreation Complex.

How do I reserve a spot at Stuart Lake Campground?

Stuart Lake Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advanced reservation system. The campground has 8 sites available, so arriving early is recommended, especially during weekends and peak seasons. For the most current reservation information, contact the managing agency or check the official recreation area website. Keep in mind that policies may change, so it's always best to verify the current reservation process before your trip.