Dogs can join you on trails throughout the five ranger districts, including the 26-mile Wild Azalea National Recreation Trail, the Backbone Trail into Kisatchie Hills Wilderness, and the Caroline Dormon Trail. A 6-foot leash is required in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads.
Keep dogs out of designated swim areas such as the swimming spots at Stuart Lake and along Kisatchie Bayou.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Dogs are welcome across Louisiana's only national forest, from the 8,700-acre Kisatchie Hills Wilderness to the shores of Kincaid Lake. Keep your dog leashed and under control in developed spots like the Longleaf Vista Recreation Area. Dogs can join you on trails throughout the five ranger districts, including the 26-mile Wild Azalea National Recreation Trail, the Backbone Trail into Kisatchie Hills Wilderness, and the Caroline Dormon Trail. A 6-foot leash is required in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Keep dogs out of designated swim areas such as the swimming spots at Stuart Lake and along Kisatchie Bayou.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.