Lake Bistineau
Situated on the western shore
of Lake Bistineau, this park offers a satisfying blend of beautiful
vistas and outstanding recreational facilities. Memorable for its upland
mixed hardwood forest, its open waters, and its enchanting stands of
cypress and tupelo trees, the park offers two boat launches, hiking and
biking trails, playgrounds, two swimming pools, a lakefront beach,
camping, cabins, lodges, and excellent fishing!
Lake
Bistineau dates back over 200 years. It began in 1800 when several
thousand acres of land were flooded due to a gigantic log jam in the Red
River. Gradually, however, as the area was dredged, the lake began to
drain. Then in 1935, a permanent dam was built across Loggy
Bayou,creating the present-day Lake Bistineau. The dam has since been
enlarged, giving the reservoir a surface area of 26.9 square miles, with
an average depth of seven feet and maximum depth of 25 feet.
Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. All park sites close at 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.
Getting There
Lake Bistineau State Park--(103 State Park Road, Doyline, LA 71023; 318-745-3503 or 1-888-677-2478) is located southeast of Shreveport just off LA 163 south of Doyline. From I-20 at Minden take LA 7 south to Sibley, LA 164 west to Doyline, and LA 163 south to the park. Enjoy a multitude of recreational opportunities in the midst of a beautiful woodland on the edge of a 200-year-old lake.
Lake Bistineau State Park
103 State Park Road
Doyline, Louisiana 71023
Phone: 318-745-3503
Toll Free: 888-677-2478
Information from Lake Bistineau State Park web site