National Forest · Louisiana
Kisatchie National Forest
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)
On public wild lands, services are sparse and conditions change fast — check the managing agency (Forest Service / BLM / Park Service) for road and seasonal closures, fire restrictions, and any permits before you go, and pack out what you pack in.
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