J. Bennett Johnston Waterway
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Louisiana Field Office
3505 South Grand Street
Monroe, LA 71202-5273
Phone: (318) 322-6391
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See the lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
Visitor Center
Grand Ecore Visitor Center (318) 354-8770
Shreveport Visitor Center (318) 677-2673
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Lake History
Factoid: Red River Waterway, LA, now known as the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway, contains five locks and dams on the Red River. The project is operated by the Corps of Engineers and the Red River Waterway Commission. There are fishing, boating, picnicking, and bird watching opportunities at the recreation areas. Many recreation areas are still being developed and two visitor centers are planned.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
Recreation areas 1 - 10 of 11 at Red River Waterway
Grand Ecore Visitor Center Recreation Area
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Joe D. Waggonner Jr. Lock and Dam Recreation Area (East)
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Joe D. Waggonner Jr. Lock and Dam Recreation Area (West)
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John H. Overton Lock & Dam Recreation Area (East)
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John H. Overton Lock & Dam Recreation Area (West)
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Lindy C. Boggs Lock & Dam Recreation Area (East)
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Lindy C. Boggs Lock & Dam Recreation Area (West)
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Lock & Dam No.3 Recreation Area (East)
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Lock & Dam No.3 Recreation Area (West)
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Russell B. Long Lock and Dam Recreation Area (East)
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Corps Managed
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| Camping |
| E | Electric Campsites |
| N | Non-electric Campsites |
| T | Pull Through Campsites |
| G | Group Camping |
| D | Dump Station |
| Picnic |
| A | Picnic Area |
| G | Group Picnic |
| GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
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| Swimming |
| BE | Beach |
| P | Swimming Pool |
| Trails |
| B | Bike Trails |
| Q | Equestrian Trails |
| H | Hiking Trails |
| I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
| R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
| M | Miscellaneous Trails |
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