Lotus Camp
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 31.4843, -93.1249
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Visitors to the Kisatchie Ranger District for the purpose of OHV riding can utilize the Lotus Camp for day-use and camping. The Sandstone Trail has a connecting spur trail that enters the backside of the camp and allows visitors easy access from their vehicle to the trail. General camping, drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings are available at the camp sites. Sandstone Trail use requires an additional $5 per operator fee.
From the USFS.
Is Lotus Camp free?
No. Lotus Camp charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Lotus Camp?
From the intersection of I-49 and Highway 6 (Natchitoches), drive west on Hwy 6 for 4 miles. Turn left (south) on Louisiana Hwy 117 and proceed 16 miles to Forest Highway 59, Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway. Turn left (east) on FH 59 and go 4.1 miles to the camp, a signed location on the right (south).
What are the rules at Lotus Camp?
45.3 Acres
Nearby
- Cane Camp0.3 mi
- Red Bluff Camp1.5 mi
- Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area3.3 mi
- Dogwood Camp4.1 mi
- Oak Camp4.4 mi
- Coyote Camp5.0 mi
- Custis Camp7.1 mi
- Corral Camp11.4 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
