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Written by:
Aaron Grant
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Louisiana Off-roading/4x4 Guide
First of all, we want to thank ALL of the Offroaders and 4x4 Enthusiasts out there
who have been such an integral part of our company, brand, and customer base!
And thank you for purchasing this Off-roading Trail Guide!
We wanted to collect all the information one would need to decide the most
valuable off-roading trail that are in their state – to make an educated decision
and prevent any surprises. (What do you mean ATV’s aren’t allowed on these
trails?!)
We have included important information such as:
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Are permits required?
What Climate Type?
How Many Miles are these trails (according to their websites)
What times of the year are they open?
Is there a standing entry fee? If so, How much?
What other vehicles are allowed on these trails?
UTVs? SXS? ATVs? SUV/Jeeps? Dune Buggies? Sand Rails?
And contact information, with a small blurb about the trial itself,
highlighting any important things to keep in mind such as: Are there
bathrooms available, garbage service, etc.
I) A Star-rating, on a scale from 1-5, on the overall value of the trail
With all of that information, we feel that all of our valued customers in Louisiana
will be able to make an informed decision as to where to spend their precious
“Off-road Time”.
If any information in this book becomes outdated due to new policies, and you
happen to catch it, please feel free to contact [email protected] and I
will place an edit on the book. And of course, if you are in need of any
suspension parts, truck accessories, and much much more, feel free to check
out our full catalogue at http://www.sdtrucksprings.com – or call us directly at
1(877) 774-6473 and speak to one of our specialists directly!
Bonnet Carre Spillway (Combo)
(Norco, LA)
(985-764-7484)
Over the years, the Bonnet Carré Spillway has developed into an extensively used outdoor recreation
area with approximately 400,000 visitors enjoying the spillway each year. The public is allowed access
provided their activities do not interfere with the operation and maintenance of the project
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Swamp
20
Daily- Year
round
Nope
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
These lands and waters provide opportunities for fishing, crawfishing, hunting, dog training, camping
and wildlife watching. More specialized activities include ATV and motorcycle riding areas, retriever dog
field trials and model airplane flying competitions.
Camp Livingston Trail Complex
(Ball, LA)
(318-473-7160)
The Little Creek Loop Trail is an easy-to-moderate OHV trail that traverses across a wide variety of
terrain. Although there are many trail crossings, the yellow trail markers should keep you on track. The
trail is a complete loop trail that is approximately 21 miles in length.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Not stated
Forest
35
Daily- Year
round
Nope
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
The trailhead has ample parking and a vault restroom facility. The Hickman Trail Loop is a moderately
difficult trail that traverses through varying trail types but is predominately upland pine hills.
Catahoula Recreation Club
(Sicily Island, LA)
(318-389-4450)
Deep woods scenery, tall hill climbs, challenging and steep single track trails, open play areas, deep
water crossings plus an 800’ sand drag strip can all be found at this off road park. The park is available by
appointment only except during special event days.
.
Permit
Required?
No
Other Vehicles?
Climate Type
Forest
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
10
By appointments
or during special
events
$10
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
Primitive camping is free however there is a charge for electricity, which is around $10.00 per night.
There are some bunkhouses available but bring your own sleeping bags. Amenities include restroom and
shower facilities.
Claiborne Multi-Use Trails
(Forest Hill, LA)
(318-793-9427)
This popular area offers about 74 miles of marked woods trails that form three separate loops plus a
play area. Loran Camp offers direct trail access but camping is primitive so come prepared.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
74
Daily - Year
around
Nope
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
This area fills up during most weekends. Call before you haul as trails may close temporarily due to wet
soil conditions.
Cooterville Mud Rides
(Delhi, LA)
(318-403-0852)
This brand new offroad park has about 25 miles of trails, numerous deep mud bogs and plenty of
primitive camping spots. The property is open for business Friday through Sunday. Music concerts are
occasionally hosted and reservations are recommended for camping.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Swamp
25
Weekends
Nope
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
The park also offers a 24 acre lake for fishing and swimming. Amenities include a concession stand,
restroom and shower facilities and plenty of room for parking.
Cow Bayou ATV Park
(Converse, LA)
(318-256-4114)
Located on the shores eastern shore of the Toledo Bend Reservoir, this park is open year round and has
about 7 miles of marked woods trails that wind through a mixed pine forest along with numerous mud
puddles and deep water crossings.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Swamp
7
Daily - Year
around
Nope
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
Camping is permitted but is primitive so come prepared. Mosquitoes and insects can be very thick
during the summer season so repellent is a must.
Cypress Knee Mud Park
(Robeline, LA)
(318-332-0173)
This brand new park offers about 240 acres of woods trails and numerous mud pits and bogs.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Swamp
240
Check
website
Nope
acres
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
The park is open during select weekends so be sure to check the parks Facebook page for current
schedule. All OHVs are permitted.
Desoto MX Park (Combo)
(Grand Cane, LA)
(318-461-3659)
This brand new park offers about 240 acres of woods trails and numerous mud pits and bogs.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
1.2
Check
website
Nope
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
The park is open during select weekends so be sure to check the parks Facebook page for current
schedule. All OHVs are permitted.
Enduro Trails
(Fullerton, LA)
(318-793-9427)
This area offers about 45 miles of trails that form three long loops. Trails are generally flat and twisty
however there are a few small and medium sized hills along with a sand pit. The Enduro Camp trailhead
offers direct trail access and there is no charge to camp however there is no water.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Yes
Forest
45
Daily - Year
around
Nope
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
Some areas
Some areas
Prohibited
Prohibited
Most of the trails are open to ATV use except for the Mogul Loop which is for motorcycles only. Nearby
Fullerton Lake Campground has water and shower facilities however there is no direct trail access. Call
before you haul as trails may close temporarily due to wet soil conditions.
High Lifter Off-Road Park
(Spring Ridge, LA)
(318-524-2270)
This brand new park has about 25 miles of trails and four mud bogs on 574 acres. The park is open
Saturday from 9am to 7pm and Sunday 10am to 7pm. Annual membership is available which offers daily
access,
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Swamp
25
Saturday &
Sunday
Nope
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
primitive camping and admission discounts to special events held at the park. Future plans are to add RV
hookups.
Indian Bayou Area
(Lafayette, LA)
(337-585-0853)
Located in the world’s largest freshwater swamp, this area offers eight miles of ATV trails that are open
to all users and four miles of trails that are open to physically challenged riders who have been issued a
mobility impaired card. All trails consist of crushed gravel and off-road mud riding or riding off the trail is
strictly prohibited.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Swamp
8
Call for
schedule
Nope
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Certain
Times
Prohibited
Certain
Times
Prohibited
Prohibited
This area is primarily used by hunters during the fall, winter and spring months and ATV riding is
discouraged during this time, and is not permitted during weekends when specifically scheduled hunts
are set aside for youth and physically challenged hunters.
Juderman's ATV Park
(Pineville, LA)
(318-715-0092)
Located next to Juderman's Laundromat & Carwash, this 200 acre park has about 5 miles of marked
woods trails, mud bogs and pits plus deep creek water crossings. The park is open every weekend
however weekday riding is permitted if arrangements are made in advance.
.
Permit
Required?
No
Other Vehicles?
Certain
Times
Climate Type
Swamp
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
5
Weekends (Call
weekdays for
riding)
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Park amenities include shaded picnic areas, primitive camping area, air filling station, vault toilets plus
an area for barbequing. The property also hosts various events throughout the year
Louisiana Mudfest
(Colfax, LA)
(318-729-3237)
Open daily to all OHVs, this park offers over 300 acres of woods, open play area, mud bogs and trails.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Swamp
300
Acres
Daily - Year
around
$10
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Certain
Times
Camping is permitted and electric and water hookups are available. Concession stands are available
during special events
Marengo Swamp Trail
(Winnsboro, LA)
(256-381-3548)
This area offers about twenty miles of muddy slick trails in a very humid and hot climate. Alligators and
snakes are abundant in this area. This trail is only open to hunters during hunting season and to ATV
riders during an annual charity event that is usually.
.
Permit
Required?
Not stated
Other Vehicles?
Certain
Times
Climate Type
Swamp
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
17
Open to hunters
during hunting
season and the 1st
weekend of June
Nope
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
held during the first weekend of June. If you've never ridden swamps in the south, this will be an
exciting new challenge.
Muddy Bottoms ATV and
Recreation Park
(Springhill, LA)
(318-377-3800)
This brand new offroad park offers over 5,000 acres of woods trails and mud bogs and plans include
adding RV hookups.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
No
Miles Long
Swamp 5000
acres
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Select
weekends
$10
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Certain
Times
cabin rentals, amphitheater, a welcome center, pro shop and much more.
Plaquemines Offroad Park
(Belle Chasse, LA)
(504-494-0911)
Located just south of New Orleans, Louisiana, this 300 acre park has about 15 miles of trails that wind
through a mixed Cypress and
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Urban/Manmade
15
Daily - Year
around
Nope
Other Vehicles?
Certain
Times
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
Oak forest, a motocross track and a couple mud bogs. The park is open daily but will temporarily close
during inclement weather. Camping is permitted
Sandstone Trail
(Lotus, LA)
(318-472-1840)
Located just south of New Orleans, Louisiana, this 300 acre park has about 15 miles of trails that wind
through a mixed Cypress and
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
36
May 1 December 31
Nope
Other Vehicles?
Certain
Times
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
Oak forest, a motocross track and a couple mud bogs. The park is open daily but will temporarily close
during inclement weather. Camping is permi
Silver Creek Campground
(Mount Hermon, LA)
(985-877-4256)
This family friendly recreation park offers over 100 acres of riding that consist of rolling hills, woods
trails and mud holes. Camping is permitted and full RV hookups and cabin sites are both available.
Facilities consist of a laundromat, store, office, game room, meeting room and pavilion with a stage.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
100
acres
Daily - Year
around
Nope
Other Vehicles?
Certain
Times
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
There is also a kids playground, swimming pool, volleyball and basketball courts. Checks, money orders,
debit and credit cards are accepted at the park.
South Toledo Bend State Park
(Anacoco, LA)
(337-286-9075)
Pleasantly located on several small bluffs that extend over and into the Toledo Bend Reservoir, South
Toledo Bend State Park offers a scenic, waterfront view from many vantage points. While the reservoir
is nationally recognized as a destination for bass fishing tournaments,
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Yes
Forest
12
Daily - Year
around
Nope
Other Vehicles?
Certain
Times
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
Visitors to the park can also enjoy other outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, cycling,
Tower Trax ATV Park
(Fluker, LA)
(985-969-0114)
This park offers 2600 acres of trails, mud bogs, deep creek crossings snorkel recommended) and open
meadows. Camping is permitted and simple cabins are also available which have restrooms and
showers.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
No
Forest
40
Weekends &
Holidays
$10
Other Vehicles?
Certain
Times
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited
Future plans include RV camping spots and a swimming area, more mud pits, more parking, camp
showers, restrooms and wash racks. The park is open during weekends however weekday riding is
available by appointment.