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Sandstone Trail
Thursday, May 9, 2024
| Other Names | Kisatchie Ranger District, Lotus Camp, Corral Camp, Coyote Camp |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This 36 mile trail winds through a scenic longleaf pines forest. The trail mainly consists of sand and clay and offers several stream crossings, speed bumps, sandstones, hills and sticky red dirt sections.
There are several trailheads that can be found along the main entrance road in addition to the several campgrounds. A small fee is charged to camp at Lotus and Corral Camp but there is no charge for camping at Coyote Camp. A new cross over spur trail has been added to shorten the northern section of the 31 mile loop.
This trail is prone to temporary closures on short notice due to inclement weather. For current status check the trail hotline before heading out.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | May 1 - December 31 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (99 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 Four Wheelers | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | riding permitted during daylight hours only |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | No mudding. Tires with tread depth exceeding 1 inch are prohibited. | |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 36 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 150 to 300 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  Mostly | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Large Jumps |  None | |
| Berms |  Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | |
| Single Track | Few | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Casey's Kwik Stop (318) 238-2338 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Casey's Kwik Stop (318) 238-2338 |
 Water | On Site | Lotus Camp (318) 472-1840 |
 RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (NE) | Nakatosh RV Park (318) 352-0911 |
 RV Disposal | 20-30 Miles (NE) | Nakatosh RV Park (318) 352-0911 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Casey's Kwik Stop (318) 238-2338 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($5.00 per rider) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $10.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Lotus and Corral Camp are pay sites, Coyote Camp is free. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Lotus, LA | ||
| From: Natchitoches, LA
1) Take SR-6 west about 7 miles 2) Turn left (south) on SR-117, continue about 20 miles 3) Turn left (east) on Longleaf Scenic Byway, continue about 3.5 miles 4) Lotus Camp is on the right (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | OHV Trail Hotline (866) 830-6467 |
| Contact Info | Kisatchie National Forest - Kisatchie Ranger District 229 Dogwood Park Road Provencal, LA 71468 (318) 472-1840 mailroom_r8_kisatchie@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
Sandstone Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 11/5/2012 (Thanks!)
Sandstone Trail Photo
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