Kisatchie National Forest | Winn Parish (and a little of Grant and Natchitoches Parishes) - Winn Ranger District

Winn Parish (and a little of Grant and Natchitoches Parishes) - Winn Ranger District

With over 164,000 acres to explore in Winn, Natchitoches, and Grant Parishes, visitors to the Winn Ranger District can enjoy the recreation serenity of an upland pine ecosystem, the historic past of Gum Springs Recreation Complex, and float along the bottomland hardwood forest of scenic Saline Bayou National Wild and Scenic River.

General Information

Located in an area of hilly terrain and natural springs, Gum Springs Recreation Complex exhibits recreation design from the Civilian Conservation Corps era of the 1930's and offers basic recreation opportunities of picnicking and camping, an dis close to Gum Springs Horse Camp and Trail. Approximately 21 miles of Saline Bayou was designated a National Wild and Scenic River because of its unique qualities. It is a peaceful setting where bald cypress and other hardwoods growing along the banks are often reflected in the bayou's quiet water. The bayou can flow over its banks during high water making the journey hazardous. It is always best to check with the District first about current water conditions. Cloud Crossing Recreation Complex lies directly on the banks of Saline Bayou an dis an ideal put-in/take-out point for boating, canoeing, or kayaking.

Download and print the Winn Ranger District recreation brochure and map for more recreation information and details.

Download and print the Winn Motor Vehicle Use Maps to discover where you may drive your vehicle or off-highway vehicle on national forest lands.

District phone number: (318)628-4664.

Recreation Sites