Kisatchie National Forest
2500 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360
604,000 acres · 100 miles of trails
Pineville's 604,000-acre Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana's only national forest, opens all shaded trails to leashed dogs. Access water, parking, and trash cans at trailheads. Pack out all waste to preserve the area.
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- Park
- Kisatchie National Forest
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Pineville, Louisiana
- Coordinates
- 31.3722, -92.4400
- Size
- 604,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 100
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 604,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
604,000-acre national forest — Louisiana's only one. Leashed dogs welcome on all trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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