Cane River National Heritage Area - Campgrounds (U.S. National Park Service)

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	Cane River National Heritage Area Campgrounds

Photo by NPS

The National Red Dirt Wildlife Management is a popular area for various hunting opportunities. State licenses and regulations apply, along with additional management preserve permits that are issued by the Forest Service. Seasonal designated camping areas of "hunter camps" are establish in and around the management preserve during hunting season. Be careful and observe gun safety and hunting regulations. Fishing and hunting licenses may be purchased at retail outlets or at the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office.

Public Campsites - For complete camping information contact:

Kisatchie National Forest
Call for information: 318-472-1840
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
U.S. Forest Service:
1-800-830-6467
www.fs.fed.us/r8/kisatchie

Visitors that prefer to park RV's near downtown Natchitoches the following camping areas are available:

Private Campgrounds - Contact:
* Dogwood Ridge Camper Park
(318) 352-8619
* Nakatosh RV Park
(318) 352-0911
* Sibley Lake Mini Mart
(318) 352-6708

Bayou Amulet was once spanned by a wooden bridge, Photo by John Lees

Bayou Amulet, Photo by John Lees
Bayou Amulet originally drained Lake Terre Noire (Sibley Lake) into the Red River (Cane River Lake).
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Monette's Ferry was the site of a Civil War battle, Photo by John Lees

Monette's Ferry, Photo by John Lees
A Civil War battle, of the Red River Campaign, was fought here in April of 1864.
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			Did You Know? Natchitoches, Louisiana the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase Territory was founded in 1714 and is a National Historic Landmark District.

Last Updated: June 19, 2007 at 16:03 EST