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General Winn Ranger District Information

     Visitors to this ranger district can enjoy camping at Gum Springs Campground, horseback riding on the Gum Springs Horse Trail, exploring the mysteries of Saline Bayou, hunting in the Catahoula National Wildlife Management Preserve, camping and picnicking at Cloud Crossing, or hiking on the Dogwood Interpretive Trail. Wildlife and botanic enthusiasts have seemingly unlimited areas to explore including a number of native prairies.

Recreation Opportunities and Information

 

 
     Surrounding Areas: Located in an area of hilly terrain and natural springs, Gum Springs Recreation Complex exhibits recreation design and construction from the Civilian Conservation Corps era of the 1930's. Gum Springs campground offers basic recreation opportunities of picnicking and camping, and is close to Gum Springs Horse Camp and Trail. Approximately 21 miles of Saline Bayou was designated a National Wild and Scenic River because of its unique qualities. It is a peaceful setting, where bald cypress and other hardwoods growing along the banks are often reflected in the bayou's quiet water. The bayou can flow over its banks during high water making the journey hazardous. Check with the Winn Ranger District about water conditions. Cloud Crossing Recreation Complex lies directly on the banks of Saline Bayou and is an ideal put-in / take-out point for boating or canoeing.

 

     The District offers visitors numerous dispersed activities that include 20 miles of canoeing along Saline Bayou, and over 29 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback trails. The Winn Ranger District encompasses 164,000 acres of Winn, Natchitoches, and Grant Parishes. It is in close proximity to the Winnfield, Louisiana area. Because of this close proximity, the Winn Ranger District and the Catahoula National Wildlife Management Preserve has become a very popular destination for hunters during hunting season. State licenses and regulations apply, along with a special permit if hunting on the Preserve.

 

Winn Ranger District Office
12319 Hwy 84 West
Winnfield, La 71483
(318) 628-4664

Winn Ranger District Map

     Other maps of interest are available in the Calcasieu District maps page.

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