About Cypress-black Bayou Rec Area
Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area sits in Benton, Louisiana, 20 minutes north of Shreveport. This 8,600-acre park features a wildlife zoo and nature center.
Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area spans 8,600 acres in Benton, Louisiana. The park operates under the Cypress Black Bayou Recreation and Water Conservation District. The property includes a wildlife zoo with native Louisiana animals.
Visitors swim in designated swimming areas along the bayou. The park provides multiple fishing piers for anglers. Boaters access the bayou through on-site boat launches.
The nature center offers educational exhibits for all ages. The park hosts seasonal events and programs year-round. Group gatherings use the picnic areas and pavilions.
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What Amenities Does Cypress-black Bayou Rec Area Offer?
The park offers a wildlife zoo, nature center, multiple fishing piers, boat launches, swimming areas, picnic pavilions, and playgrounds. Visitors can access hiking trails and wildlife viewing areas throughout the property.
What Are the Rates at Cypress-black Bayou Rec Area?
Daily entrance fees are $3 per person or $10 per vehicle. Annual passes cost $40. Primitive tent camping rates start at $15 per night. Cabin rental rates vary by season and cabin type; one-bedroom cabins start at $85 per night.
What Are the Check-In Rules at Cypress-black Bayou Rec Area?
Check-in time for cabins is 3:00 PM; check-out is 11:00 AM. The park requires reservations for cabins and group pavilions, which can be made online or by phone. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Where Is Cypress-black Bayou Rec Area Located?
What Attractions Are Near Cypress-black Bayou Rec Area?
The park is 12 miles north of downtown Shreveport, 15 miles from Louisiana Boardwalk shopping, 18 miles from the Shreveport Aquarium, and 20 miles from Barksdale Air Force Base. The nearest hospital is Willis-Knighton Medical Center, 14 miles away in Shreveport.
What Activities Are Available at Cypress-black Bayou Rec Area?
What Is the Atmosphere Like at Cypress-black Bayou Rec Area?
This recreation area attracts day visitors, weekend campers, and family groups. The park hosts school field trips, corporate events, and family reunions. The atmosphere is family-friendly and focused on outdoor education and recreation.
Are Pets Allowed at Cypress-black Bayou Rec Area?
Pets are allowed in designated areas but must remain on a leash. The wildlife zoo does not permit pets. A maximum of two pets per campsite is allowed. No breed restrictions are listed.
