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The Kincaid Lake Recreation Complex on the Evangeline Unit in the Calcasieu Ranger District, has two modern campgrounds, a group picnic area, and a primitive camping area. Kincaid Lake, a 2,600 acre reservoir, provides the setting for this attractive development. Kincaid Recreation Area provides a wide range of outdoor opportunities including camping, swimming, picnicking, boating, water skiing, fishing, hiking, and bicycling. Trash disposal available. Paved roads.
From Alexandria, drive west on Louisiana Highway 28 for 12 miles to Louisiana Highway 121 at Gardner. Turn left (south) and go 0.25 mile to Forest Road 279 (Valentine Road). Turn left (east) on Hwy 279 and go 3.5 miles to Forest Road 205, where you will turn left (north) and proceed to the recreation area entrance and fee station.
Kincaid has far more than primitive campsites. 40 or so full hookups at this NFS Campground. Lake , picnic area, fishing piers, beach area, and a playground round out this lovely campground, not to mention several hiking trails around the lake and connecting trails to the Kitsatchie National Forest ‘Wild Azalea Trail’
We spent a wonderful, quiet weekend get away there in late February of 2020.
Best place to swim in cenla. However , while most DO their best to keep the area and lake clean , there are the "rotten apples" that really just don't care. It's not difficult to take out what you bring in , or simply use the provided trash receptacles. It is also a place people like myself like to bring our children and it's a toss up if you will encounter those that think vulgar language and cursing is acceptable vocabulary to use within ear shot of kids. I cannot speak on trails or boating personally as my kids just want to swim and build sand castles , but I have seen numerous and various wildlife everytime we have gone to Kincaid. The large pavillion is great and very reasonably priced , and there are plenty of small free covered tables with grills that are free to use (after the admission fee)
Use common courtesy, FLUSH THE TOILETS , leave your potty mouths at home , and Kincaid Lake & recreation area is a spectacular escape into nature!
We did a little looking around. The trees took my breath away. It was beautiful. There was a nice beach. We did not do any hiking. It was too hot for me to. We will go back when the weather is cooler.
I love the way to keep the fishing area clean the bathrooms are clean and well kept. Today was a wonderful day at the lake we caught probably 35 catfish. We plan to have a large fish fry soon. So thanks to Kincaid lake and the people that manage it.
