Outdoors

Vernon Parish, Louisiana’s Legend Country, definitely has legendary outdoor experiences. From Kisatchie National Forest nature to water sports to geocaching, you will find enough adventures and beautiful scenery to suit the most ardent outdoorsman. Check out shooting ranges and other recreational sporting activities along with swimming and golfing opportunities.

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Anacoco

Bass Haven Resort

Boat Launch, Fishing

665 Bass Haven Resort Dr.q

Anacoco LA 71403

888-286-9239

Fishing Bridge

Fishing, Birding, Picnicking - Old bridge left when the new bridge was built. Boating and canoeing.

Hwy. 171

Anacoco LA 71403

Hadden’s Ferry Public River Access

Birding, Canoeing, Free Kayak/Canoe Launch, Fishing Primitive - May require walking

Holcomb Rd.

Anacoco LA 71403

South Toledo Bend State Park Riding Trails

Approx. 92 miles of OHV trails thru 540 acres. The trail spine stretches from near the park's entrance on Hwy. 191 through the woods to Hwy. 392. Nine separate trails, offering varying degrees of challenging topography, branch off the spine, and then loop around to connect again. All of the…

120 Bald Eagle Rd.

Anacoco LA 71403

337-286-9075/888-398-4770

Thaxton’s Landing

Boat Launch and Slips, Fishing

Thaxton Landing Rd.

Anacoco LA 71403

337-392-2232

Anacoco,LA 71403

Tack-A-Paw Expeditions

Birding, Canoe Rental, Tubing, Fishing Primitive Camping

2340 Toro Rd.

Anacoco,LA 71403

337-286-9337

Burr's Ferry

Burr Ferry Civil War Breastworks

Covered Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Grills, Civil War Historical Site.  Originally erected during the Civil War to protect Texas from invasion.

Hwy 8

Burr's Ferry LA

Florien

Pirates Cove Marina

Birding, Boat Launch, Fishing Pier, Live Bait, Lunker Program Weigh-Station, Swimming, Restaurant, Store 40 RV Sites Full Hook-ups 30 & 50 Amp Outlets Concrete Pads Amenities: Laundry Pet Friendly Restaurant Fishing/Swimming Pier Boat Launch Cabins Bunk-houses

1567 Caribbean Dr.

Florien LA 71439

318-565-4467

Fort Polk

Fort Johnson Mini Golf and Go Carts

The Fort Johnson Mini Golf course and Go Cart track have recently opened. They are located on 9th St. and are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

BLDG 1402, 9th & Mississippi Ave.

Fort Polk LA 71459

337-531-5481 or 337-531-5468

Fort Johnson Recreational Shooting Range and Paintball

The Range accommodates many shooting styles and skill levels. Whether skeet or trap, paintball, archery, or pistol, the Fort Johnson Shooting Complex covers it all. Open to the public although users must follow strict guidelines when bringing weapons on post. Also available for group events. Archery-Shooting-Paintball

4111 California Ave.

Fort Polk LA 71459

337-531-7552

Warrior Hills Golf Course

Fort Johnson's Warrior Hills Golf Course features an 18 Hole Championship Design, with a driving range and fully stocked Pro Shop.

BLDG 323, 1321 Corps Rd.

Fort Polk LA 71459

337-531-4661

Fullerton

Fullerton Town & Mill Site – Gulf Lumber Company

The arrival of the railroads in west central Louisiana heralded the first major population boom in Vernon Parish. Trains made travel and transportation of goods easier. Lumber barons around the country seized the opportunity and began buying up the land and cutting the virgin pines. Fullerton, Louisiana was the company…

Hwy. 10

Fullerton LA 70642

318-793-9427

Hornbeck

Hornbeck Sports Park

The Hornbeck Sports Park, maintained by the Hornbeck Optimist Club, is located on Hwy. 392 East and has a half-mile path that circles the ball parks and a playground for children.

Hwy. 392

Hornbeck LA 71439

Pleasure Point Park – SRA Hornbeck

Birding, Boat Launch, Fishing Pier, Swimming, Restrooms with Showers 126 RV Sites 30 & 50 Amp Outlets No Water Hook-ups No Sewer Hook-ups Dump Station Concrete Pads Amenities: Washateria Boat Launch Two Piers

1190 Pleasure Point Rd.

Hornbeck LA 71439

318-565-4810

Lake Charles

LA Department of Wildlife & Fisheries

1213 North Lakeshore Dr.

Lake Charles LA 70601

337-491-2575

Leesville

Circle KRJ Ranch

(Off Hwy. 10 - 1/2 mile from Fort Polk's South Gate). Circle KRJ Ranch offers horse boarding, riding lessons and group trail rides -- small groups of at least two can do a mini trail ride around the property, while larger groups can opt for a longer ride through the…

288 Lonnie Jeane Loop

Leesville LA 71446

337- 537-3373

Dogwood Park

Dogwood Park is located on Belview Rd. near Leesville High School; it is lighted and has chain climbers and benches.

Belview Rd.

Leesville LA 71446

Hickory Ridge Recreational Park

Primitive, 3 RV Sites, Water Hook-ups, 20 & 30 Amp Outlets, No Sewer Hook-ups, Concrete Pads Amenities: Enclosed Pavilion, Shower House, Restrooms, Fish-cleaning Station, Public Boat Ramp, Picnic Tables with Charcoal Grills, Dock Area

Hickory Ridge Rd.

Leesville LA 71446

337-238-0324

Jubilee Park

Jubilee Park is located on Nona St., across from Vernon Middle School. Shaded picnic tables are scattered throughout.

Nona St.

Leesville LA 71446

Kisatchie National Forest – Horseback Trails

Several trails contained within the Vernon Unit of the Kisatchie National Forest are designated as horse riding trails, including Government Pond, Whiskey Chitto, Enduro Multi-Use, Big Branch, and Turkey Pen Trails.

1992 Hwy 10

Leesville LA 71446

337 537-2113