U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Areas
H.K. Thatcher Lock and Dam
H.K. Thatcher Lock and Dam has one day use area with one boat launch ramp with two lanes, a parking area with 40 parking spaces, and a water-borne comfort station. From El Dorado, AR take hwy 63 north. Go 6.4 miles and turn left on Armer Road at the intersections of hwy 63 & 129. Go 0.1 miles and turn right on Crain City Road. Travel 4.9 miles and turn right on New Lock 8 Road. Go 1.4 miles and turn right near the Lock office then travel 0.9 miles to the recreation area.
Felsenthal Lock and Dam
Felsenthal Lock and Dam offers two day use facilities with a picnic shelter, a water-borne comfort station. playground, and fishing pier. Each recreation area also has a 5 lane boat launching ramp with ample parking. From Huttig, AR take Olin Avenue 4 miles to the city of Felsenthal. Turn left onto New Lock 6 road and go 1 mile to lower area or 1.6 miles to the upper area.
Finch Bayou Recreation Area
The Finch Bayou Recreation Area is located within the Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge on the Ouachita River near Haile, LA. The Finch Bayou Recreation Area consists of 8 picnic sites, 1 boat launch facility with 26 parking spaces, and a vault comfort station. Primitive camping is permitted in designated areas only.
Sterlington Recreation Area
Sterlington Recreation Area offers a boat launch ramp, a 33 vehicle parking area, playground equipment, a disc golf course, swing set, 6 picnic sites, a pavilion with a large group grill, 2 small grills, 2 picnic table, drinkable water faucet, and a water-borne restroom. The Sterlington Recreation area is located in Sterlington, LA.
Moon Lake Recreation Area
The Moon Lake Recreation Area was completely remodeled and reopened in the fall of 2007. The park is a local favorite for wake-boarders, jet-skiers, fishing, and water enthusiast. Facilities at the Moon Lake Recreation Area include a water-borne comfort station, a 4-lane boat launch ramp, temporary boat slips for easy loading and unloading, picnic tables, and more than 100 parking spaces. A privately owned marina is located near the recreation area. Moon Lake Recreation Area is located off U.S. 165 and La. Hwy. 553 north of Monroe, LA.
Bawcomville Recreation Area
Bawcomville Recreation Area is a local favorite to visit friends, picnic, take lunch breaks, and view the beautiful Ouachita River. The site offers visitors a boat launch ramp, 52 parking spaces, 10 picnic sites, and a vault comfort station. Bawcomville Recreation Area is located off La. Hwy. 34 near the community of Bawcomville outside West Monroe, LA.
Prairion Bayou Recreation Area
Prairion Bayou Recreation Area is a remote getaway for peaceful serenity. Primative camping is allowed in designated areas and drinkable water is available. The site offers a boat ramp, 8 picnic sites, a vault comfort station, and a parking area with 20 parking spaces. Take LA. Hwy 34 to LA. Hwy. 557, then follow the signs to this secluded recreation area.
Riverton Recreation Area Riverton Recreation Area is well know as having the only developed swim beach along the Ouachita-Black Rivers Navigation Project. The site has a boat launch ramp, 9 picnic areas, 3 picnic shelters a group pavilion, playground equipment, a swing set, a waterborne comfort station, and 30 parking spaces. The Riverton Recreation Area is located off U.S. 165 near the community of Riverton, LA.
Columbia Lock and Dam (East Side) Recreation Area
Columbia Lock and Dam Recreation area facilities include a picnic shelter, volleyball court, water-borne comfort station, and a boat launch ramp with parking for 30 vehicles. The picnic shelter may be reserved by contacting the Louisiana Field Office. This recreation facility is located approximatley 5 miles north of Columbia, LA off US 165.
Columbia Lock and Dam (West Side) Recreation Area
Fishing and nature trail walking are popular activities at this recreation area located on the west side of Columbia Lock and Dam off La. Hwy 846. The one mile nature trail meanders through a unique and diverse ecosystem including mixed pine, upland hardwoods and lower lying cypress breaks with two waterfowl reservoirs. The trail is home for the state champion Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminate). This recreation areas also offers a water-borne comfort station with a large parking area for approximatly 20 vehicles.
Columbia Landing Recreation Area
Columbia Landing Recreation Area is a popular location for boating on the Quachita River. Facilities include a water-borne comfort station, 20 picnic sites, playground equipment, and a 5-lane boat launch ramp with parking to accommodate approximately 50 vehicles. This recreation area is located within the city limits of Columbia, LA along Hwy 165.
Ft. Necessity Recreation Area
Ft. Necessity Recreation Area located along the Boeuf RIver offers a boat launch ramp with parking for approximately 46 vehicles, a vault comfort station, and 10 picnic sites. Primitive camping is permitted in designated areas only. This recreation area is located approximately 7 miles east of Columbia, LA on Hwy 4 East.
Harrisonburg Landing Recreation Area
Harrisonburg Landing Recreation Area is located across the Ouachita River Bridge from the Town of Harrisonburg, LA on Hwy 922 North. This is a great area to bring the family for a day of fishing, grilling, and plenty of fun for the kids on our playground equipment. The area was once the site of the original lock and dam which marked the southern most point of controlling the Ouachita River. The concrete steps that lead down to the structure from the housing for the lock master and lock operator’s still remains to this day. Facilities at this recreation area include a waer-borne comfort station, a 3-lane boat launch ramp, parking to accommodate up to 53 vehicles, four picnic sites, a group pavilion, and playground equipment.
Clayton Landing Recreation Area
Clayton Landing Recreation area is located off LA. Hwy 15 just across the Tensas River from the town of Clayton, LA. This recreation area is a great place to have a picnic lunch with the main attraction to visitors being the late-summer bass fishing, catfishing, and the occasional Sac-a-lait (Crappie). Facilities include six picnic sites, boat launch ramp with parking to accommodate up to 47 vehicles, and a water-borne comfort station.
Jonesville Landing Recreation Area
Located in the city of Jonesville, LA on hwy 124 just of hwy 84, this recreation area offers plenty of picnic sites plus on group picnic shelter to accommodate the largest of gatherings. Just minutes by boat, this recreation area is located just minutes from the convergence of four navigable rivers including the Ouachita, Black, Tensas, and Little Rivers. Faclities include a boat ramp, a water-borne comfort station, and parking to accommodate approximately 45 vehicles.
Little River Recreation Area
Located at the intersection of highways 84 and 28, this recreation area is convenient to visitors wishing to have a picnic lunch or just take in the scenic view. By far, this area is one of the most visited by fisherman seeking to catch their limit of White Perch (Crappie). This recreation area offers two boat ramps, four picnic sites, a jug-filler water faucet, a water-borne comort station, and parking for approximatly 59 vehicles.
Catahoula Lake Control Structure
At the Catahoula Lake Control Structure, fishing is the favorite recreational activity of visitors. This is one of our more remote recreation areas, but it is well worth a visit during the peak summer fishing season. The entire family can enjoy catching a wide variety of freshwater fish species including catfish, bream, perch, and bass. Catahoula Lake Control Structure is located just off Hwy 28 in LaSalle Parish approximately 10.5 miles south of the intersection of highways 28 and 84. This recreation area offers parking for approximately 20 vehicles and a restroom. No boat launch facilities are available at the control structure. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manage the Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge located adjacent to Catahoula Lake.
Jonesville Lock and Dam Recreation Area
Jonesville Lock and Dam Recreation Area offers eight picnic sites, one group picnic shelter, a boat launching ramp, parking to accommodate 35 vehicles, and a water-borne comfort station . With the close proximity of the Jonesville Lock and Dam to the recreation area, visitors have the opportunity to get an up-close look at a vital flood-control and navigation facility. The recreation area is located at Jonesville Lock and Dam 12 miles south of the town of Jonesville on Hwy 124 near Glade. To reserve the picnic shelters contact the Louisiana Field Office.
Recreation Areas Leased to Other Agencies:
Old Lock and Dam No. 8 is under lease to Calhoun County, Arkansas and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The area offers 5 RV and tent campsite, a water-borne comfort station, a two-lane boat ramp, and parking for 40 vehicles. From El Dorado, AR take hwy 167 North. Go 14.1 miles and turn right onto county road 30. Remain on country road 30 for 4.4 miles and turn right onto county road 131 then travel 4.3 miles to the recreation area.
Crossett Harbor Recreation Area is managed by the Crossett Port Authority. The site offer 119 RV and tent campsites with electrical hookups, a 5-lane boat ramp, 25 picnic areas, a boat dock, a trailer dump station, restrooms, and a picnic shelter.
Grand Marais Recreation Area is operated by Union County, Arkansas. This recreation area offers 50 RV and tent campsites with electrical hookups, a 5-lane boat ramp, parking for 75 vehicles, 3 restrooms with 2 shower facilities, 10 picnic areas, 2 boat docks, and a trailer dump station.
FEES: Determined by managing agency.
Fees:
Day Use Fee (for non-commercial vehicle) is $5.00 per day.
Day Use Fee (for commercial vehicle) is $20.00 per day.
Day Use Fee for walk-in or bike-in traffic is $2.00 per day.
There is no charge for children under 16 years of age.
Annual Pass for Day User Fees - $40
Golden Age/Access Passports and America the Beautiful Passes – no charge for day use fees with free hangtag to display card as a pass
Special Use Facilities 6 picnic shelters are available to reserve for $50 per day. Golden Age Passport/America the Beautiful Card does not apply.
Felsenthal Lock and Recreation Area
For Reservations Contact:
Felsenthal Lock and Dam (870) 943-2307 ext. 103
Sterlington Recreation Area
For Reservations Contact:
Louisiana Field Office (318) 322-6391 ext. 104 or ext. 105
Riverton Recreation Area
For Reservations Contact:
Columbia Lock and Dam (318) 649-2049 ext. 103 or ext. 104
Columbia Lock and Dam Recreation Area
For Reservations Contact:
Columbia Lock and Dam (318) 649-2049
Harrisonburg Recreation Area
For Reservations Contact:
Jonesville Lock and Dam (318) 339-7839 ext. 102
Jonesville Lock and Dam Recreation Area
For Reservations Contact:
Jonesville Lock and Dam (318) 339-7839 ext. 102