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NO BOAT RENTALS AT LAKE BISTINEAU: Lake Bistineau State Park will end boat rentals effective 08/08/12 due to the scheduled draw-down.
Park Trails Closed At Lake Bistineau State Park: The Office of State Parks has begun a project to remove dead timber, due to last year's drought and pine beetles, at Lake Bistineau State Park. This will require closures of some areas of the park over the next few weeks. All park trails are closed for the duration of the project. The project will then move to the campgrounds, beginning next week through August 21. The park is still open for normal operations. We appreciate your patience during this much-needed restoration project that will ensure the safety of our guests and improve the park's natural environment.
America the Beautiful Discount: Effective July 1, 2010, America the Beautiful Golden Age and Golden Access pass discounts will not be accepted by phone or online. All passes will be verified and discounts applied at the park upon arrival. According to Act No. 50 R.S. 56:1692.1, 1693.2(A), and 1693.3 any citizen of the U.S. who possesses a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport must present proper identification along with passport to receive 50% discount of campsite fees and/or exemption from day-use fee to any Louisiana State Park and the state park system of the citizen's domicile as reflected on presented identification must recognize such passes for discounted access or services.This means out of state America the Beautiful Senior/Access pass holders will not receive a discount at LA State Parks if their home state does not honor these passes. LA citizens in possession of one of these passes will continue to receive a discount.
OFFICE OF STATE PARKS REVISES OPERATING HOURS:
  • Entrance stations: open until 10 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and nights before holidays, all year.
  • From October through March: open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • From April through September: boat launch: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Non boat launch: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Gates at parks with boat launches: open 6 a.m. Non boat launch: 7 a.m. and will close at 9 p.m.
    • America the Beautiful Discount: Effective July 1, 2010, America the Beautiful Golden Age and Golden Access pass discounts will not be accepted by phone or online. All passes will be verified and discounts applied at the park upon arrival. According to Act No. 50 R.S. 56:1692.1, 1693.2(A), and 1693.3 any citizen of the U.S. who possesses a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport must present proper identification along with passport to receive 50% discount of campsite fees and/or exemption from day-use fee to any Louisiana State Park and the state park system of the citizen's domicile as reflected on presented identification must recognize such passes for discounted access or services.This means out of state America the Beautiful Senior/Access pass holders will not receive a discount at LA State Parks if their home state does not honor these passes. LA citizens in possession of one of these passes will continue to receive a discount.

    Lake Bistineau State Park, LA

    Status: Open year round.   Season Dates
    Max reservation window: Fri Apr 25 2014   Later Dates

    Description

    Area 1 also has provisions for those who want to spend the night. Fourteen vacation cabins, complete with bedrooms, bathrooms, and fully equipped kitchens, are extremely popular attractions. A charming lodge that sleeps 12 is great for large families or a group. The cabins and the lodge have central air conditioning and heat, making them comfortable year-round. Playgrounds will delight young guests of the park.
    For the camper, there are 67 improved campsites with water and electricity, nearby restrooms, showers, and a dump station. The park includes a rally campground for groups.
    Groups may also enjoy the group camp in Area 1 which provides sleeping quarters for up to 160 people in 20 cabins, a fully equipped kitchen, and a swimming pool. This is a favorite for family reunions and church gatherings.

    Rules

    • Pets are not allowed in any buildings, including cabins and lodges.
    • Please be prepared to pay the balance of your facility rental fee upon your arrival at the park.
    • Reservations for overnight facilities are held until check-out time the day after your scheduled arrival.
    • Early departures will be treated as cancellations.
    • Pavilions and meeting rooms are accessible during operating hours.
    • Golden Age/Golden Access Passport holders must present a valid card at check-in.
    • Persons who rent park facilities can be held responsible for any damage done to those facilities.
    • All park buildings are smoke free environments including cabins and lodges.
    • Cabins and Lodges are furnished with basic kitchen utensils, pots, and bed linens and pillows.
    • Please bring your own towels, soap products, etc.
    • Group Camps are furnished with pots, basic kitchen utensils and bunk-beds.
    • Please bring your own pillows, bed linens, towels, soap products, paper products (paper towel and toilet), etc.
    • A maximum stay of 14 consecutive days is allowed in the park.
    • Reservations must be made at least 1 days in advance.

    If you are reserving a cabin, lodge or group camp 10 months or more in advance of the arrival this reservation will adhere to the following:

    • This reservation must be paid in full no later than 30 days after the reservation is made.
    • If you call the reservation center to drop off any days or cancel you will be charged one days rental.
    • When you click Continue to Payment Details you are accepting the terms for this reservation which was made for a cabin, lodge or group camp 10 months or more in advance of the arrival date, and the stay is for 5 days or more.
    • Please be advised that cell phones often do not work in remote areas including many park sites

      • CANCELLATIONS

    • Should you have any problem with your reservation, or you need to make a change, transfer, or cancel, give us a call at 1-877-CAMP-N-LA. The cancellation fee is a minimum of $10 per facility. The cancellation or transer fee is $10 per facility 15 days or more before arrival. 14 days or less before arrival, the cancellation or transfer fee is one day's usage fee.
    • TO CANCEL RESERVATIONS: CALL LA STATE PARKS 1-877-226-7652
  • Pools are open Memorial Day weekend to August 1 and closed Mondays for maintenance, except for holiday Mondays. When pools are open on a holiday Monday, the pools will be closed for maintenance on the Tuesday following the holiday Monday.
  • From August 1 through Labor Day, pools will be open on modified schedules. Please check with the individual parks for specific days and hours of operation. All pool schedules are subject to change.

    • Services & Amenities:

    Within Facility
    • 2 Bedroom
    • 2 Story
    • 20 Amp Electric
    • 30 Amp Electric
    • 4 Bedroom
    • 50 Amp Electric
    • Air Conditioning
    • Backstop Less Than 12 Inches
    • Bank Boat At Site
    • Barbeque, Briquette
    • Bath House
    • Boat Launch
    • Boat Ramp
    • Boat Rental
    • Bunk Bed Unit
    • Canoe Rentals
    • Canoe Trail
    • Comfort Station
    • Commercial Type Kitchen
    • Double Bed
    • Dump Station
    • Fans At Site
    • Fire Rings
    • Fireplace
    • Fish Cleaning Station
    • Folding Or Stacking Chairs
    • Folding Tables
    • Gift/Souvenir Shop
    • Group Camp Cabins
    • Group Camp Pool
    • Laundromat
    • Microwave
    • Paddle Boat Rentals
    • Park Store
    • Pets are allowed
    • Picnic Tables
    • Playground
    • Porch Screened
    • Public Telephone
    • Ranger Station
    • Restroom At Facility
    • Showers
    • Single Bed
    • Slideout 48 Inches Driver
    • Slideout 48 Inches Passenger
    • Sofa Sleeper Queen Bed
    • Swimming - Pool
    • Vending Machine
    • Water Front Site
    Alerts and Important Information

    EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010: The Peak and Non Peak seasons listed on the Reserve America Fees and Cancellation link are NOT correct. Please refer to LA State Parks Press Release for the new Winter and Summer seasons.


    For Park Specific Questions contact the park at 1-888-677-2478. POLICIES: Reservations made 10 to 11 months must be paid in full within 30 days after the reservation is made or it will be cancelled. For all other reservations, please be prepared to pay the balance of your facility rental fee upon your arrival at the park. No out of state checks will be accepted as payment. Should you have any problem with your reservation, or you need to make a change, transfer, or cancel, give us a call at 1-877-CAMP-N-LA. The cancellation fee is a minimum of $10 per facility. For reservations made 10 to 11 months in advance, the cancellation or transfer fee is one day use fee per facility. For all other reservations the cancellation or transfer fee is $10 per facility when cancelled or transferred 15 days or more before arrival or one day usage fee when cancelled or transferred 14 days or less before arrival. Reservations for overnight facilities are held from the scheduled date and time of arrival until checkout time the following day. WHETHER THE RESERVATION IS PAID IN FULL OR NOT Early departures will be treated as cancellation. For current state park beach advisories and other Louisiana State Parks updates please visit http://www.crt.state.la.us/parks/iwhatsnew.aspx

    Please note: Currently there is no fishing, boating , or boat rentals at Lake Bistineau State Park. Please contact the park at 318-745-3503 to get the latest update.

    Please be aware when you are reserving any day use sites, the use fees DO NOT cover entrance fees to the facility. You are responsible for the entrance fees when you arrive at the facility.

    Getting There:

    From Shreveport: Take I-20 east to exit 33 (Haughton/Filmore). Go to the right and then take an immediate left on Hwy 3227, which dead ends into Hwy 164. Take a right on 164 and go about 4-5 miles until you reach the town of Doyline. Take a right at the flashing caution light (Hwy 163). keep straight about 8 miles. Look for Lake Bistineau State Park Area 1 sign to the right. Turn left to enter main gate. Stop by the Park Office for further instructions!


    Contact Information:

    Mailing Address:

    Lake Bistineau State Park
    103 STATE PARK ROAD
    DOYLINE LA 71023

    Phone Number:

    Information: (888)677-2478