FR 272 — Palustruis Experimental Forest Johnson Tract in LA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Louisiana
FR 272 — Palustruis Experimental Forest Johnson Tract in LA
A 14.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Rapides County, LA. The road is open seasonally, September 1 to February 29.
Kisatchie National Forest, Calcasieu Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 30-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
6 of the 14.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.2 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Woodworth, is 13 mi off.
September normals 67–88°F, 4.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Kisatchie National Forest, Calcasieu Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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