Lake Bistineau State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 68 campsitesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- reservations.gooutdoorslouisiana.com(318) 745-3503
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure LDWF Schedules Drawdown for Lake BistineauThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has scheduled a drawdown of Lake Bistineau in Webster, Bossier, and Bienville parishes to… (more)
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has scheduled a drawdown of Lake Bistineau in Webster, Bossier, and Bienville parishes to begin on August 12, 2026 for the purpose of reducing further expansion of the invasive aquatic plant, giant salvinia. Extensive efforts were undertaken this year by LDWF Inland Fisheries staff to slow the expansion of salvinia and allow the lake to remain at full pool stage for the maximum amount of summertime days. Despite these extensive control efforts, the rapid expansion of giant salvinia warrants the need for a drawdown at this time. This drawdown action is one component of LDWF’s integrated management plan to control overabundant aquatic vegetation, improve and sustain access for recreational activities, and improve fisheries habitat. Once the water control structure is opened, the lake should dewater at a rate of four to six inches per day. The water will be lowered to a maximum drawdown level of eight feet below normal pool stage. This rate may vary depending on rainfall in the surrounding watershed. The drawdown structure will be closed on or around November 30, 2026, to allow the…
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Overview
Covering about 852 acres, Lake Bistineau State Park lies in Webster Parish, about 13 miles southwest of Minden.
The park supports golf, horseback riding, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Overnight options include 68 campsites across 4 camping areas, with tent sites and group camping. Roofed lodging includes cabins and lodge rooms.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Go Outdoors Louisiana
- Phone
- (833) 609-0686 (customer support)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsite Improved 2 accessible site(s) | Improved Site | 22 | — | |
| Campsite Premium Premium Site | Improved Site | 33 | — | |
| Campsite Unimproved Unimproved Site | 12 | None | — |
| Group Camp Type 1 Group camp with 20 Cabins, Dining Hall, Bathhouse, Seasonal Pool, Sleeps 160 | 1 | — |
Camping details from the park
Campsite Improved: Improved Site
Campsite Premium: Premium Site | Improved Site
Campsite Unimproved: Unimproved Site
Group Camp Type 1: Group camp with 20 Cabins, Dining Hall, Bathhouse, Seasonal Pool, Sleeps 160
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabin Deluxe: 7 units
- Lodge: 1 unit
Cabin Deluxe: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, television, wood fireplace, patio
Things to do
GolfDisc golfBikingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingHorseback ridingPicnickingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Minden — about 13 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.4492, -93.3756
- Phone
- (318) 745-3503
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Louisiana State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Go Outdoors Louisiana (official reservation system) facility list; coordinates from CRT/OCD 'Louisiana Office of State Parks' ArcGIS layer (Nov 2021)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology