Hardshell Cemetery (FR 268) in LA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Louisiana

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Hardshell Cemetery (FR 268) in LA

Kisatchie NF, Calcasieu Ranger District
232 ft
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A 1.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Rapides County, LA.

Kisatchie National Forest, Calcasieu Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 30-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 1.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. A body of water lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Boyce, is 13 mi off.

September normals 67–88°F, 4.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 272 — Palustruis Experimental Forest Johnson Tract in LAForest Road Road4.8miMemorial (FR 204) in LADispersed Camping4.9miDowns (FR 208) in LAForest Road Road8.3miJohnson No 2 (FR J02) in LADispersed Camping8.3miJohnson No 1 (FR J01) in LADispersed Camping8.4mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?