What is Kisatchie known for?

Louisiana’s only national forest — sandstone bluffs. The signature experience is kisatchie hills wilderness, set among longleaf pine & sandstone bluffs.

What are the top things to do at Kisatchie?

Kisatchie Hills Wilderness, Longleaf Trail Byway, Sandstone mesas, Backbone Trail, Wild azaleas (spring).

Roamward

Open iOS beta

National Forest · Louisiana

Kisatchie National Forest

Q: When is the best time to visit Kisatchie?

Fall through spring. The one national forest in Louisiana, a surprise of longleaf-pine uplands and sandstone mesas in a state of bayous. The Kisatchie Hills are nicknamed the “Little Grand Canyon of Louisiana.”

Louisiana’s only national forest — sandstone bluffs

TypeNational Forest

StateLouisiana

Best seasonFall through spring

Don’t missKisatchie Hills Wilderness

The one national forest in Louisiana, a surprise of longleaf-pine uplands and sandstone mesas in a state of bayous. The Kisatchie Hills are nicknamed the “Little Grand Canyon of Louisiana.”

What to see

Kisatchie Hills Wilderness
Longleaf Trail Byway
Sandstone mesas
Backbone Trail
Wild azaleas (spring)

Plan around it

Hikes in Louisiana →Explore Louisiana →National parks →All wild lands →

Build a trip around wild places like this.

Save catalog-backed stops to My Trips on the web now. The iOS beta is testing the on-road companion: verified check-ins, badges, shared trips, and your growing map of America.

Stay & experience

Find a place to stay near Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana.

Hotels, cabins, and rentals close to the action — compare and book for your trip.

See places to stay →

We may earn a commission from bookings made through this link — at no extra cost to you.

Things to do near Kisatchie National Forest

Browse guided tours and bookable activities that fit this stop.

See tours and experiences →

Book on Viator — Roamward earns a commission, at no extra cost to you.

More to explore in Louisiana

Scenic routes

More Louisiana guides

See everything in Louisiana →